12 Founded in 2024, the Ghana Brain Tumor Foundation (GBTF) is a bold and compassionate force for change—advocating for brain tumor awareness, equitable care, and surgical funding across Ghana. Our mission is clear: to ensure that underprivileged patients gain access to life-saving treatments and the latest global advancements in neurosurgery. Impact in Our First Year In just one year, GBTF has: • Impacted patients, helping those with limited financial means afford brain tumor surgery and care. • Delivered two neurosurgical operating microscopes to Ghana’s leading institutions—Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and Accra Medical Centre—dramatically improving surgical precision and outcomes. • Conducted global web awareness campaigns to promote early detection and reduce stigma • Achieved a surgical success rate of over 60% for funded procedures— bringing hope where it was once scarce Emerging Transformative Global Partnerships American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) Together, GBTF and ABTA will expand educational programs, caregiver support, and advocacy across Ghana and neighboring countries. Through joint fundraising and sponsorships, we will advance: • Early detection education • Research funding for Ghanaian and U.S. clinicians • Access to cutting-edge treatments like liquid biopsy and immunotherapy Emerging Collaboration with U.S. Neurosurgeons We will launch clinical exchanges with leading American neurosurgeons and institutions, including: • Visiting surgical teams for complex cases • Training programs for Ghanaian surgeons • Donations of advanced neurosurgical equipment • Telehealth clinics and workshops on brain tumor resection techniques Ghana Brain Tumor Foundation A New Era in Neuro-Care
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