IHDN Mission Activities

10/19/2025

Reports on Activities at E.P.C International Mission Hospital Continues Breast Cancer Outreach

Breast Cancer Awareness Outreach at King’s Voice women fellowship meeting, Afife.

As part of ongoing activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a medical team from the E.P. Church International Mission Hospital, Weta-Adzadokpo, visited the King’s Voice women fellowship meeting, Atiteti, on Saturday, 18th October 2025.

The outreach formed part of the hospital’s commitment to promoting women’s health through education and preventive care. During the session, the team delivered an insightful talk on breast cancer awareness, highlighting the importance of early detection and the services available at the hospital to support women in the fight against breast cancer.

A total of 20 women participated in the screening exercise, where their vital signs were taken and clinical breast examinations performed to identify any abnormalities. One case involving a breast lump was detected and promptly referred for a breast ultrasound for further assessment and management.

The E.P. Church International Mission Hospital continues to encourage all women to regularly examine their breasts and seek early medical attention, as early detection remains key to saving lives.

The team members were:

1. Dr. Elliot Adu-Brobbey
2. Dr. Daisy Adjorlolo
3. Mr. Julius Tettevi
4. Mr John Atsu Morto
5. Ms Juliet Tettevi
6. Mr. Victor Gbewordo

Please find below some pictures

10/15/2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Outreach at Agbozume

As part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a team from the E.P. Church International Mission Hospital, Weta-Adzadokpo, visited the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Agbozume, on Sunday, 12th October 2025, to create awareness and conduct free breast screenings for women.

The event coincided with the 10th Priestly Ordination Anniversary of Rev. Fr. Prosper Agbenyega Agbogah, the Priest-in-charge of the church. During the Mass, the hospital team delivered a talk on breast cancer awareness, early detection, and the services available at E.P. Church International Mission Hospital to support women’s health.

A total of 29 people (28 females and a male) were screened. Their vital signs were checked, and clinical breast examinations were performed to detect any abnormalities. One woman was found to have a blood pressure of 241/124 mmHg without symptoms of end-organ damage. She was immediately referred to the hospital (joined the team back to the hospital), detained, and started on blood pressure control medication.

Please find below some pictures from the outreach program.

The team members were:
1. Dr. Elliot Adu-Brobbey
2. Dr. Daisy Adjorlolo
3. Mr. Lawrence Obiri-Yeboah
4. Ms. Sandra Vulley
5. Mr. Bright Agbanyoh
6. Mr. Victor Gbewordo
7. Mr. Paul Worla Attipoe

10/03/2025

Dear All,
Happy New month! October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The E.P. C International Mission Hospital continues to play a major role in educating the community about the importance of early detection to save lives. Please contact the hospital to get your screening! Let us band together to make breast cancer a rare cause of mortality in our community

10/03/2025

Dear All,
Happy New month! October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The E.P. C International Mission Hospital continues to play a major role in educating the community about the importance of early detection to save lives. Please contact the hospital to get your screening! Let us band together to make breast cancer a rare cause of mortality in our community

08/04/2025

Dear All,

“Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, [be diligently active, make thoughtful decisions], for you will find it after many days. (Amplified version) Ecclesiastes 11:1”

It is exactly 16 days since we arrived on the shores of Ghana, West Africa on our 46th mission trip to Ghana. Where should I start? It is always difficult to say goodbye. Especially, when you have poured your heart into the work that you have planned for and to see the fruits of your labor emerge before your eyes.
All that we could say is thank you for your prayers and support and without you, we could not have accomplished all that we have. Among other things, we are grateful that after 6 months, we were finally able to procure the 40ft container that was shipped.

Some memorable highlights of our trip, were when Helen worked in the antenatal clinic alongside Ms Benedictine Semabia, nurse midwife and was able to diagnose a breached baby by hands and listening to the location of the heart without using an ultrasound.
Nikita, a college student and aspiring doctor, could never forget the cases she was able to observe.
Kai, recalled her observances about how patients reacted with good news about their test results.
Antoine, the business guy, enjoyed imparting knowledge to the students that they could use for the rest of their lives.
Sheila taught Computer Science and Christian values to high school students. She was amazed at their Biblical knowledge and their acceptance of the elderly. An 18 year old young man came in for medical treatment. Emily and Sheila prayed with and for him.The patients seemed very grateful.
While there, the E.P.C International Mission Hospital had a Peer Review system that answered the question, what is the benefit of having an efficient way of doing business in a healthcare institution?

Meanwhile, before our arrival, Dr. Nelson Agboadoh and his team continued to perform a number of successful surgical operations, including hernias, breast excisions, breast cancers and removed other benign breast tissues. His most memorable experience was successfully performing a difficult thyroidectomy and the patient survived!
Clinic attendance was less than in January this year. While other hospitals went on strike, the E.P. C International Mission Hospital remained open to see patients. Dr. Agamah and Dr. Nagendra worked in their specialties. While Dr. Nagendra continued to train staff and monitor activities in pathology and general laboratories, Dr. Agamah saw patients in the OPD and IPD, doing ward rounds and solving pressing problems and needs of the hospital staff.
Nurses Ernestine and Emily worked in the OPD alongside Bernice Egu.

On Wednesday, July 30th the mission team said goodbye to the hospital staff and left Agbozume for Accra. Part of the highlight of our time in Accra was to witness the celebration of Dr. Agamah and his medical school colleagues commemorated their 40th anniversary since graduating from medical school. Each physician shared reflections on his/her journey and some, although retired, are still trying to give back to their communities in some large and small capacity.
On Thursday, July 31 st, Helen departed and returned to the U.S. A. The rest of our team remained in Accra to do some sightseeing and we visited supporters from the Korle Bu Community Chapel, Pathology Without Borders, spent time within several departments of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and established new relationships. Some of us slipped in a spa day in between our tours, at the Senam Spa, located in the
Legon area of Accra.
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, Mr. Victor Gbewordo, Mr. Mark Dedzoe and Mr. Ernest Bobonu saw us off at the Katoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana.
During our return on KLM flight from Accra to Amsterdam, a gentleman fainted. The attendants made a request over the loud speaker for any doctor that is traveling to come to his assistance. They checked his blood sugar and was able to provide necessary support until his recovery. We all breathed a sigh of relief that our flight was not delayed.
The rest of our flight was uneventful. We landed at Schipol International Airport and waited to transfer to our flight from Amsterdam to Chicago. After a one-hour delay on the tarmac, our flight took off. We, passengers were spared the expenses that could have incurred if our flight had to be delayed until the following day. We, however made it to Chicago, IL. Then finally around 9:15 pm we arrived home in Springfield, IL.
Once again thank to Mr. John Simpson and all our supporters back home, who prayed for and helped us make this, our 46th mission trip to Ghana, a success.
Please visit www.IHDN.org and check out the IHDN Mission Activities page.

Sincerely, June Wood Agamah, MPH
Logistics Coordinator, IHDN
Author of Caryl’s Closet

08/04/2025

Dear All,

“Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, [be diligently active, make thoughtful decisions], for you will find it after many days. (Amplified version) Ecclesiastes 11:1”

It is exactly 16 days since we arrived on the shores of Ghana, West Africa on our 46th mission trip to Ghana. Where should I start? It is always difficult to say goodbye. Especially, when you have poured your heart into the work that you have planned for and to see the fruits of your labor emerge before your eyes.
All that we could say is thank you for your prayers and support and without you, we could not have accomplished all that we have. Among other things, we are grateful that after 6 months, we were finally able to procure the 40ft container that was shipped.

Some memorable highlights of our trip, were when Helen worked in the antenatal clinic alongside Ms Benedictine Semabia, nurse midwife and was able to diagnose a breached baby by hands and listening to the location of the heart without using an ultrasound.
Nikita, a college student and aspiring doctor, could never forget what she saw and observed during ward rounds.
Kai, recalls how she felt when she watched the joy a womon felt after receiving good news snout her health!
Antoine, the business guy, enjoyed imparting knowledge to the students that they could use for the rest of their lives.
Sheila taught Computer Science and Christian values to high school students. She was amazed at their Biblical knowledge and their acceptance of the elderly. An 18 year old young man has a condition that is under review. Emily and Sheila prayed with and for him.The patients seemed very grateful.
While there, the E.P.C International Mission Hospital had one of its Peer Review system that answered the question, what is the benefit of having an efficient way of doing business in a healthcare institution?

Meanwhile, before our arrival, Dr. Nelson Agboado and his team continued to perform a number of successful surgical operations, including hernias, breast excisions, breast cancers and removed other benign breast tissues. His most memorable experience was successfully performing a difficult thyroidectomy and the patient survived!
Clinic attendance was less than in January this year. While other hospitals went on strike, the E.P. C International Mission Hospital remained open to see patients. Dr. Agamah and Dr. Nagendra worked in their specialties. While Dr. Nagendra continued to train staff and monitor activities in pathology and general laboratories, Dr. Agamah saw patients in the OPD and IPD, doing ward rounds and solving pressing problems and needs of the hospital staff.
Nurses Ernestine and Emily worked in the OPD alongside Bernice Egu.

On Wednesday, July 30th the mission team said goodbye to the hospital staff and left Agbozume for Accra. Part of the highlight of our time in Accra was to witness the celebration of Dr. Agamah and his medical school colleagues commemorated their 40th anniversary since graduating from medical school. Each physician shared reflections on their journey and some, although retired, are still trying to give back to their communities in some large and small capacity.
On Thursday, July 31 st, Helen departed and returned to the U.S. A. The rest of our team remained in Accra to do some sightseeing and we visited supporters from the Korle Bu Community Chapel, Pathology Without Borders, spent time within several departments of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and established new relationships. Some of us slipped in a spa day in between our tours, at the Senam Spa, located in the
Legon area of Accra.
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, Mr. Victor Gbewordo, Mr. Mark Dedzoe and Mr. Ernest Bobonu saw us off at the Katoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana.
During our return on Delta flight from Accra to Amsterdam, a gentleman fainted. The attendants made a request over the loud speaker for any doctor that is traveling to come to his assistance. They checked his blood sugar and was able to provide necessary support until his recovery. We all breathed a sigh of relief that our flight was not delayed.
The rest of our flight was uneventful. We landed at Schipol International Airport and after a one-hour delay on the tarmac, passengers were spared the expenses that could have incurred if our flight had not made it to Chicago, IL. Then finally around 9:15 pm we arrived home in Springfield, IL.
Once again thank to Mr. John Simpson and all our supporters back home, who prayed for and helped us make this, our 46th mission trip to Ghana, a success.
Please visit www.IHDN.org and check out the IHDN Mission Activities page.

Sincerely, June Wood Agamah, MPH
Logistics Coordinator, IHDN
Author of Caryl’s Closet

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07/27/2025

Dear All,
Here is a report on the high school students. Here are some photos that make our hearts glad. On Friday, July 25, 2025.
Twenty-five students were presented with Certificates from the Health and Development Institute Training program. The students celebrated with singing and joy-making. They thanked us for the support and training given them.
We propose continuing this program with an Internship for the interested and committed students. Areas include but not limited to administrative support, laboratory training as phlebotomist, nursing aid, house keeping, luandry, maintenance. Students will be required to apply for the internship and produce parental consent before starting the program.
Please continue to pray for these students as they prepare to take their end-of-year exams.
Sincerely,

June Wood Agamah, MPH
Logistics Coordinator, IHDN
Author of Caryl’s Closet

07/24/2025

Dear All,
On Monday, July 21, 2025 was the first day of the five-day conference. A total of 50 students were in attendance. Schools were represented from Five different Secondary and Vocational Schools. .There were 4 students from Some Senior Secondary. 2 were chosen. There were 9 applicants from Klikor Senior High School. Ten students attended from Anglo-Afiadenyigba Senior High School. Eight students attended from Weta Secondary School and from A.M.E Zion Vacationai Technical, there were 19 students in attendance.
Students were administered English and Math tests on the first day and 28 students qualified to participate in the IHDN Health & Development Leadership & Business Conference from July 21-25th.
These bright and enthusiastic students are taught by Mrs. June Agamah(your’s truly), Mr. Antoine Pollard and Ms. Sheila Perry and assisted by Mrs. Kai Pollard and Ms. Nikita Nagendra. The goal is to infuse knowledge in students in Biological Science, basics about Computer Science, leadership and business development. Students learned how to calculate Interest rates and how to prepare their budgets, and business plans.
Students learned that atomic habits develop over time. There are 4 stages to developing good or bad habits. Happiness can be achieved by five words, « Do Something for Someone Else. » These magical words are what the world needs.

07/22/2025

07/22/2025

The IHDN Mission Team arrived in Agbozume on Saturday, July 19th and attended the E. P. Church in Agbozume to worship with the congregation!

07/18/2025

Hello Everyone,
Thank you for your prayers. The IHDN 46th Mission team arrived in Accra, Ghana shortly after 7:00 am this morning, Friday, July 18th. We are again blown away by God’s grace and mercies. We all made it safely and all of our luggage arrived with us.
We are currently in Accra, Ghana. We had a delicious brunch and will hit the road running to get our sims cards and other necessities at the Accra Mall before heading to the hospital in Weta, about 3 1/2 hours away.
Please continue to pray for traveling mercies for our team.
Sincerely,
June Wood Agamah, MPH
Logistics Coordinator, IHDN
Author, Caryl’s Closet