IHDN Mission Activities

04/28/2026

On Monday, April 27. 2026, I was invited to speak with students at the UIS Master in Public Health (MPH)
Program. I had a fabulous time presenting about Being a catalyst for change, with the MPH students at University of Illinois at Springfield during Professor Kathy Sgro evening class. Most of them are medical doctors, scientists and bioengineers from around the world. In essence, most are immigrants like myself.

I shared about my journey from Guyana, South America to the United States. I was part of the first MPH graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield, IL. My message focused on three things, 1) Influence 2) Perseverance and 3) How purpose is often revealed through hardship. The students had opportunity to share about their journey. I was in awe of the richness of their educational background and the resilience and determination they demonstrated throughout their journey. We all agreed that adversity can produce purpose. They were very impressed by the IHDN Ministry work we are doing in Ghana and are inspired to go back to their home countries to do something for their people.
I wish them all the best for a bright future is ahead of them!
Sincerely,
June Wood Agamah MPH
Logistics Coordinator, IHDN
Author of Caryl’s Closet
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04/28/2026

On Monday, April 27. 2026, I was invited to speak with students at the UIS Master in Public Health (MPH)
Program. I had a fabulous time presenting about Being a catalyst for change, with the MPH students at University of Illinois at Springfield during Professor Kathy Sgro evening class. Most of them are medical doctors, scientists and bioengineers from around the world. In essence, most are immigrants like myself.

I shared about my journey from Guyana, South America to the United States. I was part of the first MPH graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield, IL. My message focused on three things, 1) Influence 2) Perseverance and 3) How purpose is often revealed through hardship. The students had opportunity to share about their journey. I was in awe of the richness of their educational background and the resilience and determination they demonstrated throughout their journey. We all agreed that adversity can produce purpose. They were very impressed by the IHDN Ministry work we are doing in Ghana and are inspired to go back to their home countries to do something for their people.
I wish them all the best for a bright future is ahead of them!
Sincerely,
June Wood Agamah MPH
Logistics Coordinator, IHDN
Author of Caryl’s Closet
Junewoodagamah.com
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June Wood Agamah is a Guyanese-American writer & author of the book, Caryl’s Closet. About June & Caryl’s Closet Caryl’s Closet is the story of a young Guyanese-American immigrant, June Wood Agamah, coming of age in a changing society. Her story is set amidst the backdrop of a new political sy...

03/18/2026

Please join us on Friday, June 5,2026 for an unforgettable evening of fun and culture as we celebrate and share about amazing transformative work which began under a mango tree and today, the people in the Volta Region of Ghana, have 24 hours access to quality healthcare, women have safe deliveries, and patients experience successful major & minor surgeries and over 120 Ghanaians are gainfully employed!
🎉🙏🏾🙌🏽💜✝️❤️🎊💃💃💃

03/16/2026

Please join us on Friday June 5, 2026 for the Annual 13th "Bringing the World Together" Fundraiser Banquet from 5:30 pm-8:30pm. It will be an evening of culture and live entertainment, delicious food, as we celebrate our cultural differences. All funds will go towards support of the Women & Children Health Center, Surgery, Cancer Care and Pathology Labarotary Expansions. Contact June by May 13, 2026, at Jcagamah@aol.com to reserve a table or make individual reservations.

02/28/2026

With Hope Church – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

02/24/2026

02/20/2026

Hi All,
It’s always difficult to say goodbye. Thanks once again for making this trip to Ghana a special one! We were accompanied to the airport by Mr. Mark Dedzoe, Mr. Ernest Bobonu, Mr. Victor Gbewordo and Dr. Henry Kpeli.
We appreciate you and all the hours you spent driving us around and helping us get the best bargains at the Art Center. The Shea butter experience and visit to the markets were spectacular! Looks like we have new converts in Dr. Zak and Dr. Seth to the wonders of the use of pure Shea butter!
Thsnk you, Auntie Grace, for the delicious cuisine every day! Every meal was delicious!
We say bye for now at the airport!

02/20/2026

Dear All,
We were a 13-member team and at this time, seven (7) of us are heading back to the United States today, Friday, February 20, 2026.
We are happy to note that the IHDN Health & Development High School Enrichment Program was a successful as well the biomedical training sessions. During our time there, the medical staff saw
1500 patients. This year more patients came from out of town, some as far as the capital, Accra.
The hospital staff is experiencing a stagnant growth right now. We have increased our staff but not enough to offset the work-load, which have increased exponentially.

We were able to finish the windows at the Women & Children Wards in Wagbato. We plan to open the wards by the end of the year. It was fun spending time with the elementary students as they eat a delicious lunch of chicken and rice, a rare treat.
We plan to start seeing patients by the end of the year, once we get a committed Midwife to run the wards.

We were audited during our time in Ghana. E.P. Church International Mission Hospital. Then on Wednesday, we received great news: “Congratulations for being the 3rd best institution clinically in the municipal area and best hospital among the 25 hospitals in the Ketu North district.”
We’ll like to congratulate our hard-working, dedicated staff for the wonderful work that they are doing to make our patients live longer in this community. May their service be as unto the good Lord.

Yesterday,our team had a wonderful trip to the Aburi Gardens. We had a fantastic time being guided by Mr. Paul Nabil. (Please keep an eye out for my blog on my trip to Aburi Gardens).
It is now 5:30 pm, Ghana time. We just had a delicious meal, served by Auntie Grace. We’re heading out to the Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana bound for Amsterdam and then to Chicago, IL tomorrow, by God’s grace!
Thank you all for taking the ride on this journey. Your prayers are always needed! I’ll keep you posted!

Sincerely,

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

02/14/2026

IHDN 47th Mission Team in Ghana, made a difference in the lives of people in the Volta Region of Ghana