Tasks
To get things up and running, we need a stable foundation
We will take care of this foundation because development in Ghana is a matter that is dear to our hearts.
Our work thrives on continuity and reliability both in terms of financing and personnel. From fundraising to negotiations, from medical expertise to unbureaucratic help - we can make it happen.
Development
Vision, friendship and idealism spanning many years
| 1978 | Frimpong-Boateng and Haverich get to know each other as medical students in Hanover |
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| 1994 | The Chief of Toase donates land to Frimpong-Boateng to build a medical clinic |
| 1998 | Frimpong-Boateng and Haverich meet with a delegation from the German Bundestag in Toase, foundation team is set up |
| 2001 | Opening of the "Frimpong-Boateng Medical Center" outpatient clinic, which was privately financed by the two founders at first In the ensuing years, continuous further development thanks to the help of partners, sponsors and donations to become one of the most important medical centres in the region |
| 2018 | The Academy for Health Professions in Ghana project starts |
| 2019 | Foundation of the "Germany-Ghana Medical Education Program e. V." and its partner association in Ghana to finance, build and open a school of nursing at the Medical Center in Toase |
| 2020 | Building and teaching start via e-learning for the local nursing staff already employed at the Frimpong-Boateng Medical Center in cooperation with the school of nursing at MHH |
| 2021 | Completion of the skeleton structure in November 2021 |
| 2022 | Planned: pilot phase starting in September involving 50 trainees in part-time operation |
| 2023 | Planned: academy launches first training programme with up to 200 trainees per year |
| 2022-2023 | Corona |
| 2025 | Completion of the building, installation of a large photovoltaic system for the required electricity demand |
| 2025/26 | Start of the training programme with up to 200 trainees per year. |
As President of the MHH, I am enthusiastic about the German-Ghana project, which represents a great opportunity for both Ghana and Germany, MHH in particular, represents a great opportunity. I very much welcome and support the activities of the association. The MHH is very much looking forward to welcoming graduates of the nursing school from Ghana who would like to continue their training with us for further specialisation. With the establishment of a new W3 professorship for nursing sciences at the MHH, we will in future also be offering the opportunity to gain further academic qualifications.
Prof. Denise Hilfiker-Kleiner, Ph.D.
President, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover [Hannover Medical School]
Nursing plays a key role in healthcare systems all over the world. The latest developments in medicine and technology and increasing needs are changing the demands placed on health care, and therefore also on the role of nursing. Investing in nursing means ensuring that training is provided at a high level of expertise and professionalism. As a medical school, this is what we do every day - and it is what we know how to well. MHH is using its expertise to support this exchange programme to build a school of nursing in Toase, Ghana.
Vera Lux
Director of Nursing and Head of Nursing Management at MHH
Partners
We would like to thank our partners in Germany and Ghana for their support!
Local leaders
- Mr. Augustus Clinton Asiedu, Hospital manager, Logistics, Frimpong Boateng Medical Center, P.O. Box 101, Nkawie-Toase, Ashanti Region, Ghana
- Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, P.O. Box CT.366, Cantonments, Accra
- Ms. Faustina Excel Adipa, Head, School of Peri-operative and Critical Care Nursing, Korle Bu Accra
- Dr. Kwaku Asante-Krobea, former Head of the School of Peri-operative and Critical Care Nursing, Korle Bu Accra
- Mr. Felix Nyanthe, Head of nursing staff training, Accra
- Mr. Duke Abbey, Site manager, school of nursing
- Dr. Adjoa Frimpong-Boateng, Eye specialist
Partners
- Frimpong-Boateng Medical Center
- Medizinische Hochschule Hannover