25 Years of Helping the World Stand Tall: FOCOS celebrated its 25th Anniversary at the Ziegfeld Theater, marking 25 years of helping the world stand tall.
FOCOS recently commemorated its remarkable 25-year journey with a spectacular gala event held at the prestigious Ziegfeld Theater in New York City on September 22, 2023. The gala, aptly titled the “2023 FOCOS Gala: 25 Years Dedicated to Hope, Healing and Recovery,” was a momentous occasion that marked the organization’s first official in-person gathering since […]
Prince 26 / Male
Meet Prince, a vibrant 26-year-old high school graduate and the second of three siblings. Hailing from a town in Ghana’s Eastern Region, Prince bravely faced the challenges of living with scoliosis, enduring excruciating pain. In his quest for relief, Prince was referred to FOCOS from the Nsawam Government Hospital in 2019. With hope on the […]
Sabina Success Story
For four long years, Sabina grappled with a spine deformity that rendered even the simplest tasks a challenge. Basic household chores became burdensome, and attending school was fraught with discomfort and pain. Walking was a struggle, accompanied by debilitating back pain and shortness of breath, leading to a severe dent in Sabina’s confidence and self-esteem. […]
Mohammadul Success Stories
Meet Mohammadul, an energetic 8-year-old boy from Gambaga in Ghana’s Northern Region. A proud pupil of Zobzia M.A Primary School, Mohammadul dreams of donning the uniform of a soldier one day. Born to dedicated teachers, Mr. and Mrs. Misry, he is the eldest of two children and beams with ambition for the future. Mohammadul’s journey […]
Peter 33 Years / Male
Peter, a vibrant 33-year-old hailing from Kintampo in the Bono-East Region of Ghana, exudes enthusiasm as he shares his remarkable journey to renewed health. Now residing and working in the bustling suburb of Dansoman, Accra, Peter harbors aspirations of becoming a philanthropist, driven by his profound gratitude for the kindness he has received. From childhood, […]
Samuella – 6 Years Old
Samuella is a six-year-old student originally from the Eastern Region of Ghana. During her first visit to FOCOS Hospital in January 2021, her mother indicated that Samuella had experienced normal developmental growth up to the age of one, when it became apparent that Samuella had bowed legs. She also noted that this deformity went untreated […]
Emmanuel – 13 Years
Emmanuel is from a remote village in the Central Region of Ghana where people have little or no knowledge of spinal deformities, and those who suffer such conditions have little or no access to health care. He suffered from a fast-growing spinal condition and said that the pains he endured were some of the most […]
Eunice – 8 Years
Eight-year old Eunice was eleven months old when her parents noticed a spinal deformity. Her symptoms included shortness of breath and not being able to sit properly. In 2019, upon recommendation, Eunice and her parents visited FOCOS Hospital. After assessment, she received a bill that her family could not afford. However, Eunice received the needed […]
Visit by 33 Spine Align
A 7-member team from the 33spine group based in the USA visited the hospital in December 2022. They sponsored the surgeries of 8 patients to the tune of 100,000 USD. During their one-week visit, they interacted with patients, assisted in clinical activities and surgical procedures. Ryan Redmond, Agent Principal for the 33Spine group, had this […]
Hollywood Actress, A.J. Johnson Interacts with Children At FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital
The beginning of every year sets the tone of its run. Exactly five days into 2021, Adrienne-Joi Johnson, and business partner, Amadou are in Ghana to pay a visit to the FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital, in a perfectly timed expedition to extend the New Year cheer among over 20 children currently receiving care at the Hospital. […]
FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital Undertakes First Brain Tumor Surgery
In yet another display of supreme excellence in healthcare delivery within the Sub-Saharan Africa region, the FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Accra-Ghana, established through the instrumentality of Nana Professor Boachie-Adjei and the Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine has, on October 29, 2020, successfully conducted its first Brain Tumor Surgery. The patient, a 54-year-old male, experienced […]
An important update on COVID-19 from Dr. Boachie-Adjei
Dear Friends, Firstly, we hope you and your family are doing well, and staying safe and healthy during these challenging times. In light of the uncertainty we all face in our daily lives with the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we wanted to write to keep you informed of the steps we are taking at FOCOS […]
Dr. Ali M. Maziad, Md, Phd, An American Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Shares Experiences At Focos Hospital
Dr. Ali M. Maziad, MD, PhD, is an American orthopedic spine surgeon in private practice (Maziad Spine Institute) who also maintains an academic faculty appointment at Ain Shams University in his home country, Egypt. He has just landed in Ghana! With over 15 years’ experience, he has chosen to volunteer at FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Accra and offer […]
A Presidential Welcome At Focos Gala New York City 2019
The Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS), a non-profit organization that provides access to comprehensive, affordable orthopedic care, hosted this year’s 2019 FOCOS New York City Fundraising Gala on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the renowned 583 Park Avenue event center in Manhattan. This year’s esteemed guest of honor, the President of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, […]
Prof. Oheneba Boachie-adjei Receives 2019 Guba Award For Exceptional Contribution To Medicine
Prof. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, the President and Founder of the Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS), received this year’s Black Star GUBA Award for exceptional contribution to medicine at an event at The Pierre, a Taj Hotel 2 Fast 61st Street, New York, USA, on September, 26, 2019. A native of Kumasi, Ghana, Prof. Boachie-Adjei emigrated […]
FOCOS HOSTS SCOLIOSIS RESEARCH SOCIETY 2019 TRAVELLING FELLOWS
FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital, hosted this year’s Travelling Fellows from Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) from Monday 26th August – Wednesday 28th August, 2019 at the FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Accra. The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) is an international society that was founded in 1966 with 37 members. With a purpose to foster the optimal care of […]
FOCOS Hospital Commissions The Largest Hospital Solar Powered Project In Africa
As part of its commitment to deliver premium orthopedic healthcare in Ghana and beyond, the Foundation of Complex Orthopaedic Spine (FOCOS) has commissioned a large off-grid solar powered project. The 700kwh Hybrid Solar System with 1LMWH Battery Storage has been touted by experts as the largest in Africa for a hospital. The project, which is the first of its […]
Miss World, Ms. Vanessa Ponce De Leon Paid A Visit To The FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital
Reigning Miss World, Ms. Vanessa Ponce de Leon paid a visit to the FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital on Friday, 5th July 2019, to spend time with the children on admission at the hospital as part of the Miss World Foundation’s social interventions. Her visit was to interact and inspire children at the hospital, who are currently undergoing […]