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Disease significantly impacts low-income and disadvantaged families in Ghana, exacerbating poverty and inequality. Limited access to healthcare services means that preventable and treatable diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS remain prevalent, leading to high morbidity and mortality rates among these populations (UN.org). Malnutrition, a consequence of poverty, weakens immune systems, making individuals more susceptible to infections and prolonging recovery times (WHO, 2020). Additionally, the economic burden of disease is substantial, as families often face high out-of-pocket expenses for treatment, which can deplete savings and plunge them deeper into poverty (World Bank, 2019). Children in these families are particularly vulnerable, with disease impacting their physical and cognitive development, school attendance, and long-term prospects (UNICEF, 2021). Efforts to combat disease in these communities must address underlying socioeconomic determinants to achieve sustainable health improvements (UNDP, 2018).