IHDN Mission Activities

02/04/2026

Dear All,
One Monday, February 2, 2026, we began the 2nd IHDN Health & Development Institute High Schools Enrichment Program and had our first full day of patient consultations, clinics and ward rounds at the E.P.C International Mission Hospital.

A total of 34 Students from four (4) local high schools attended the Enrichment courses.
Ten (10) students from Klikor Secondary , Eight (8) students from Weta Secondary, Six (6) students from Some Secondary and 10 students from A. M. E Zion Secondary School. After day one, 26 students remained. These students were bused in, welcomed by Ms. Emma Hammond and staff, fed and oriented. Students were well behaved and seemed happy to be part of something new and exciting!

Our Volunteer mentors are a diverse group of people with varying gifts and talents. June (your’s truly) presented on Christian Values, Answers to Life’s Most Basic Question, How to Find Your Purpose and Make Life’s Decisions and Knowing Essential Skills to Succeed in Life. Ms. Alberta assisted and the students learned how to trust God in the midst of their struggles. Amanda taught Reading and Comprehension and did assembly line for Scanning of patient Records with Dr. Toya and Rachel. Adeshina did scanning of IHDN Internet Network on Firewall. He worked on isolating risks if any was found. Mr.Jim got 2 additional students, total 4 and they worked on biomedical systems, fixed monitors and worked on faulty equipment. Three of these graduates from Valley-view Technical Training went through 4 years of biomedical engineering. Mr. Jim is focusing on teaching them how to relate with staff when equipment breaks down . Mr. Gabriel did Mathematics Review with the students. Ms. Julia found interesting malarial slides in between ward rounds and consultation with Dr. Agamah. She is amazed at how difficult it would’ve been for patients to get medical care if the hospital was not here.
Dr. Miriam worked with Paul (X-Ray technician) as she dictated X-Ray reports. She also scanned patients with ultrasound and dictated their reports. Rachel helped with scanning of patients records and taught students about Infectious Diseases. Dr Toya taught classes on Listening and Speaking and continued English Review with students. During down times, she entertained students with games and movements (Hokey Pokey, etc.) Dr Zakaria, Dr. Seth and Juliana enjoyed working in the consulting room with Dr. Agamah. They went to read malaria slides with Dr Brobey. Mr Noble joined the building team as they continued construction on the Women & Children ward in Wagbato. They even had to battle with an 8 ft cobra! We are greatful that there was no injury.

01/30/2026

Dear All,
Thank you for your prayers!
The IHDNMission team made it safely to Ghana. The Springfield team met with the Chicago team. Ten of us flew to JFK and we were joined by our daughte, Dr. Alikem Miriam and Mr. Jim Loeffler from Michigan. Thanks for your prayers and support. All 36 suitcases arrived with the team. We thank God for traveling mercies!🙏🏾🙌🏽🎊🎈🌺🌷

01/29/2026

Hi All,
Please continue to keep the IHDN 47th Mission trip to Ghana. Part of the team left Springfield and joined another part of the team at O’Hare International. Our Delta flight should be leaving within the next hour, bound for JFK and finally to Accra, Ghana in the morning!
Thanks to Mr. Thomas Ose for braving the Chicago traffic to get us to O’Hare on time!’

01/25/2026

Dear All,
We are exactly four (4) days away from our 47th Mission trip to Ghana. We are being prayed up by members of our Hope Church and family and friends all over the country.

01/16/2026

Dear All,
The International Health & Development Network (IHDN) is preparing for its 47th mission trip to Ghana, West Africa on January 29-February 21, 2026.
We are a 13-member volunteer team from Springfield, IL, Indiana, Chicago and Michigan.
Dr. Edem Agamah, Team uLeader; June Agamah, Logistics Coordinator (Yours truly); Mr. Noble Adgibli, Dr. Toya Cain, Mr. Adeshina Tognibo, Ms. Amanda Frawley, Ms. Alberta Chalmers, Ms. Rachel Weng, Mr. James Loeffler, Ms. Juliana Guaglianone, Dr. Alikem Miriam Agamah, Dr. Zakriya A. Shah and Dr. Seth Yates.
Focus of the trip – a) Medical Student Electives, Residency Electives – in b) Internal Medicine and c) Radiology, d) Construction of Women & Children Health Center, e) Support &Training of Biomedical Technicians, f) Christian Leadership Training, g) Health & Development Scholars Program – with High School Students -English, Maths, Computer Science, Integrated Science, h) Community Outreach, I) Medical and Surgical interventions will continue throughout the trip.
Please pray for the team as we prepare: sorting and packing of medical supplies and equipment, traveling mercies from Springfield to O’Hare and back, travels in-country, the staff at the E.P.C International Mission Hospital, the receiving and supporting local volunteers.
This is a community-wide effort that requires the intervention of your prayers and God’s protection and power, to accomplish all that is needed.

We’ll have some time to socialize, celebrate and tour and site seeing.
I’ll keep you posted on our activities in real time. So please stay tuned to the IHDN Mission Activities page, www.IHDN.org.
Thank you all for your support all these years. We covet your continued prayers and support, for without you, we cannot continue to bring hope to those who need it most. May the good Lord continue to be your source!

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01/05/2026

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01/05/2026

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12/05/2025

Dear All,
In the spirit of giving. Please join us in thanking Christian Bible Church in Cessna Park, IL with a matching donation with Mission Match.

On November 10, 2025, Dr. Edem Agamah and June Agamah accepted a donation of $8,362 to aid in a project for the Women and Children Health Center in Worgbato- a remote village in the Volta Region, from Mark Kugler representing Christian Bible Church for IHDN. This donation included funding from Mission Match.
The donation will help continue construction of the center to help women with pregnancies and new-born children. Consequently, this will help reduce the under 5 mortality rate (MRU5) in the country of Ghana. This is the third project that the Christian Bible Church has been involved with in cooperation with Mission Match which matches church giving up to $3,000 for projects in forty different church’s around the world. If you and your church wants to save the lives of women and children. Please check out Mission Match at : missionmatch@emptytomb.org.
To continue support towards the IHDN Ministries, go to:
www.IHDN.org. Click on Facebook IHDN Mission Activities to see what has been accomplished. 🙌🏽
Then please make your checks payable to: IHDN, P.O.Box 7488, Springfield, IL 62791.
Or Zelle: 217-415-1414.
We are forever grateful to you for your support!
May God bless you and your family throughout the season!🙏🏾✝️💕

11/21/2025

Dear All!

Please join me in congratulating the staff of E.P.C. International Mission Hospital for their team work and leadership demonstrated throughout the month of October. They led the charge to take the message of hope and demonstrated love and care through medical services to communities in the Volta Region. They checked vital signs of men, women and children and encouraged all women to regularly examine their breasts and seek early medical attention as early detection remains key to saving lives. Many patients were referred to the hospital for ultrasound or further management of their cases.
Indeed, we'll like to thank you for the lives you've touched and saved during the Community Outreach Screening led by team members, Dr. Elliot Adu-Brobbey, Dr. Daisy Adjorlolo, Mr. Julius Tettevi, Mr. John Atsu Morto, Ms. Juliet Tettevi and Mr. Victor Gbewordo.

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11/07/2025

Dear All,
Apart from Thanksgiving, November is one of my favorite months in the year. The weather is gorgeous! God paints the skies with beautiful hues of orange, reds, purple and browns.
I love to wear my colorful scarves and fall colors!
One highlight of November, is the Annual Technical Exchange For Christian Healthcare (TECH) and the Annual Global Mission Health Conferences held in Louisville, Kentucky. This year is a celebration of 30 years of faithful leadership of the organization’s role in narrowing the healthcare deficiencies in remote places in the world.
We hit the road from Springfield, IL, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 and arrived in Louisville.

Imagine a world where no one is invisible. Where we feel every one deserves access to food, water and housing. A world where forgiveness, freedom and civil liberties reign!
During the TECH meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, we learned how to solve problems when things go wrong in limited-resource hospitals and how to build stronger Healthcare Systems by managing Medical Equipment in Developing Countries. International Health & Development Network(IHDN) and over 20 other TECH members were given opportunity to share about the latest developments at the hospital and IHDN Ministries. We gained synergy hearing from the other presenters. We were touched by the steadfast commitment of our brothers and sisters working in the trenches to bring hope to the poor all over the world!
I recently received a business card which read: « My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue, but in deeds and truth. » 1John 3:18.
This scripture highlights the main purpose of this year’s conference. People from all nations and tongues gathered to proclaim God’s goodness and his love for mankind. We are called to love one another. We enjoyed times of worship in the huge Southeast Christian Church auditorium and listened to Keynote speaker, Dr. Rick Donlon as he challenged us to remember how important our work is. As Christians we are to heal the broken hearts and teach others God’s word. He reminded us of those who came before us and to emulate their
amazing journeys of faith and sacrifice through the ABCDE(Access the Community, often, Behind closed doors, to Care for the needy, while Disciple-making and to Empower the church).

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