Leyaata, Here We Come!

Our 15-member Ghana Health Partners team is about to depart, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring you—our families and friends—along in spirit. Nearly 18 years ago to the day, our first team set out for Carpenter, beginning a partnership rooted in respect, learning, and a shared commitment to health for all.

Since then, these current team members have collectively completed more than 80 missions to Ghana, each one deepening our relationships and understanding. We’ve gathered a lifetime of memories—chickens in latrines, 13-hour bus rides, cancelled flights—and more laughter than our jaws can handle.

This year, we’re thrilled to welcome five new teammates to the GHP family. Their journey begins as we once again join our colleagues at the Leyaata Hospital—working side by side, learning from one another, and strengthening a partnership built on mutual respect and shared purpose.

We can’t wait to stand under the African sun, on Carpenter soil, with our brothers and sisters—continuing the work of bringing health and hope to men, women, and children across Ghana’s Savannah Region.

Thank you for cheering us on, praying for us, and sharing your loved ones with this mission. Bags are packed, hearts are full, and new stories of collaboration and friendship are about to be written—Leyaata, here we come!

GHP 2025 (minus Dr. Neil who we will meet up with in Amsterdam)

Precious optometric equipment en route to Leyaata.

Thank you, Mrs. Bacon for the delicious cookies!

DR. JENNIFER WILSON
MD, CCFP (EM), FCFP, DIM&PH, MPH (FCM) CSGH
Director of International Partnerships Canadian Consultant for Family & Emergency Medicine
Leyaata Hospital, Carpenter, Ghana

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