Suzzy Adwoa Pinamang, the second-year student of the Adventist Senior High School in Bantama, Kumasi in the Ashanti Region who was accidentally shot in the eye by a classmate, has successfully undergone life-changing eye surgery at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
Suzzy touched down in the UK on Saturday, May 10, 2025, accompanied by a caregiver, who is a brother to Suzzy.
The update was provided by Rafik Mahama, Special Aide to Mr Ibrahim Mahama — CEO of Engineers and Planners Ltd and Dzata Cement Ltd who fully funded the surgery.
According to Mr Mahama’s statement, the procedure took place on 2nd June, 2025 and has been declared a success.
“Suzzy is now on the path to full recovery. She has already begun regaining her independence and is now able to see on her own,” the update revealed.
The statement extended heartfelt gratitude to the medical teams involved, both in Ghana and the United Kingdom, particularly the staff at Moorfields Eye Hospital, renowned for its cutting-edge ophthalmic care.
Special thanks were also conveyed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Ghana High Commission in London, outgoing UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, Francis Asenso-Boakye, Roger Pope Opticians in London, members of the media, and the general public for their support.
“We are especially grateful to Mr Ibrahim Mahama, whose generosity and full support made this entire process possible for Suzzy,” the statement read.
