Dr Amoako receives GH¢10k, home appliances after winning Channel One Community Legends

Dr Emmanuella Amoako, the only paediatric oncologist at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, has been named the winner of the 2026 Channel One Community Legends.

Dr Amoako was recognised for her dedication to paediatric care, particularly her work in treating children with cancer  She received GH¢10,000 and a bouquet of home appliances from Electroland Ghana Limited at a presentation ceremony held at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital.

Her selection followed a national call for nominations, which attracted more than 50 nominations from people across the Central, Western and Western North regions.She was subsequently shortlisted among the top 10 nominees before emerging as the overall winner after the organisers, in consultation with stakeholders, selected the final three.

Speaking during a visit to the hospital, Head of Programmes Production at Channel One TV, Apiorkor Seyiram Ashong-Abbey, said the initiative was created to recognise individuals whose work was making a positive difference in their communities.“We see a lot, we experience a lot, and one of the things that we said we wanted to start doing was spotlighting what individuals are doing in their communities to make the lives of Ghanaians better,” she said.

She said the number and geographical spread of nominations for Dr Amoako reflected the impact of her work beyond the Central Region.

“This dear doctor of yours received over 50 nominations. And it wasn’t just from the Central Region. We got nominations from the Western North Region, from the Western Region, just talking about their experiences and their encounters with her,” she added.Ms Ashong-Abbey said the award was also intended to encourage Dr Amoako to reach greater milestones in her career and community service.

Chief Executive Officer of the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Dr Eric Kofi Ngyedu, commended Dr Amoako for bringing recognition to the hospital and urged her to continue inspiring other health professionals.“I’d like to thank you very much for putting out this very important initiative. And then also for supporting our daughter, in whom we are very pleased,” he said.Dr Ngyedu said Dr Amoako’s achievement should serve as an inspiration to young professionals interested in paediatric oncology.

“I think that this is just the beginning. We have seen a lot of prospects in her, and management and the board are very pleased and satisfied with the progress she’s making,” he said.He added: “I will ensure that she, and others who want to follow her, will inspire many other young daughters to go into the area of pediatric oncology.”

Dr Amoako is the first recipient of the Channel One Community Legends award, which seeks to spotlight individuals making a positive impact in their communities.

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