Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation

13/05/2026

Uncovering lupus, the disease with 1000 faces with the C.E.O of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). Thank you Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe for your kind reception, listening ear and assurance for change.

Lupus is an unpredictable autoimmune disease. It greatly imitates other diseases. This often makes it invisible. Many essential medications of lupus patients are yet to be covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme - making adherence to treatment difficult due to the burden of out-of-pocket expenses. Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation believes the time to change the status-quo is overdue. We continue to advocate against all odds to see desired change happen in Ghana.

Living with lupus:
We live an unedited life. It's raw; not perfect mixed with flares and remission; good days, so-so days, and bad days; smiles and tears, falling and rising up; failures and successes; feelings of hopelessness and hopefulness...through it all we strive on as warriors, as advocates and as Ambassadors of Hope.


World Lupus Federation National Health Insurance Authority

11/05/2026

Every voice matters in raising awareness, correcting misconceptions, engendering empathy and breaking the around . Lupus knows no boundaries - it can attack anyone. Collaboration is needed to accelerate awareness and relevant policies

We are deeply grateful to Honourable Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, MP for her remarkable efforts in making lupus visible as well as her firm support for lupus and autoimmune patients.

10/05/2026

It was an honour to be received by the Clerk of Parliament of Ghana to Make Lupus Visible
Lupus Advocacy in Ghana thrives with listening leaders. Thank you Clerk.

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Understanding makes it easier to empathise with colleagues and others living with this chronic autoimmune disease significantly contributes to reducing .

Parliament of Ghana

10/05/2026

The University of Ghana (UG) Health Services Directorate in Collaboration with Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation (OYEMAM), organised a meeting for healthcare workers as part of efforts to Make Lupus Visible. The meeting was well attended by the hospital staff both in person at the Public Health Unit as well as online.

We are deeply grateful to the Premier University in Ghana for leading the noble call to raise awareness among all clinicians and healthcare providers.

Recent global lupus awareness survey by the World Lupus Federation shows a very significant knowledge gap about lupus among respondents. Implying that this collaboration is extremely needed to help bridge that gap. Thank you UG!

The theme for the meeting was *Make Lupus Visible: Uncovering the Disease of 1000 Faces*

We believe that a raised index of suspicion = early detection = reduced diagnosis time = potential early treatment and saving of more lives. The more our dedicated healthcare workers understand lupus from patient perspectives, the more they will demonstrate and have better outcomes. UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON World Lupus Federation Ministry of Health, Ghana Ghana Health Service Ghana Medical Trust Fund-MahamaCares World Health Organization (WHO) Autoimmune Association

10/05/2026

is the onset of for many women. 90% of lupus sufferers are women and most of them fall within the productive years of 15 - 45. So as we celebrate mothers' day today, let us remember every pregnancy and child born is a selfless sacrifice and a miracle. Happy Mothers' Day to all

10/05/2026

The solidarity from Bishop Dr. Charles Cofie Hackman in raising awareness about and in is highly commendable. Thank you. Long live H4P.

Let’s stand together and celebrate the victories of our brothers and sisters with Lupus. Together we make lupus visible and continue promoting dignity, hope and support for all.

Contacts;
Tel: (+233) 0209 555 777/ 0596 313 338/ 0277 552 208

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Website: www.h4porganization.org / www.helpinghandshow.com

10/05/2026

Take a read. Help share.

New data from the World Lupus Federation’s recent global public survey shows that 58% of people worldwide still know little or nothing about . Awareness can lead to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.

As co-founder and Secretariat of the World Lupus Federation, the Lupus Foundation of America commissioned this important survey and plan to leverage the findings to inform our strategies for further awareness, education and advocacy.

This , learn how to help us spread the word and raise awareness: https://buff.ly/Us3G3ee

10/05/2026

Many invisible disabilities and physical challenges are often blamed on other health conditions but yet they are caused by the 'great imitator' Low awareness is one key reason.

Today is — when we all take a moment to show support for the millions affected by lupus. It’s easy to raise lupus awareness! Wear purple and share lupus facts from our toolkit at WorldLupusDay.org/tool-kit