Share on FacebookFirst Lady Melania Trump has launched her first major solo international trip, focusing on child welfare across Africa. She arrived in Ghana on Tuesday, kicking off a five-day tour aimed at highlighting the well-being of children.
Her first stop was the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, where she was warmly welcomed before observing the local healthcare practices for newborns.
A Hands-On Approach
During her visit, Mrs. Trump watched as nurses demonstrated how babies are weighed—placed in small cloth sacks and hung from a scale. She also observed how vitamins are given to infants and toured the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.
At one point, she held a baby in her arms, smiling and calling him a "beautiful boy" before gently handing him back to his mother. As part of her child-welfare initiative, she personally handed out teddy bears wrapped in soft white blankets—gifts that carried the logo of her “Be Best” campaign, which promotes children’s well-being.
A Warm Welcome in Ghana
Despite her often reserved public image, those who met the First Lady described her as "warm and gentle." Pediatric nurse Rabiu Fauziya, who guided Mrs. Trump through the hospital, said, “She’s very friendly, easy-going, and interactive.”
After the hospital visit, Mrs. Trump shared a private tea with Ghana’s First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo. The two women exchanged gifts and continued discussions on child welfare efforts.
A Tour Across Africa
Ghana is just the first stop on Mrs. Trump’s African tour. She is also scheduled to visit Malawi, Kenya, and Egypt, continuing her focus on children's health and education.
Though she has often stayed out of the political spotlight, Mrs. Trump has made headlines for her few but impactful public appearances. In June, she visited children detained at the U.S.-Mexico border, sparking controversy with her now-infamous jacket that read, “I really don’t care. Do U?”
Her Africa trip, however, marks a different tone—one of connection, care, and a hands-on approach to promoting children's well-being around the world.
