Butre, Ghana, West Africa: May 23-June 2, 2024-CANCELED
Mission Purpose – To bring compassionate care and the message of the Gospel to the people of Butre, Ghana.
Mission History: The first mission trip to Ghana was in 2008. To date, HHMM has conducted 8 missions to this region of the world. Over 130 missionaries have attended to the needs of almost 11,300 patients, 32 surgeries have been performed. Additionally, over 255 people needing dental care have been attended to.
The overall impact has been positive, we have been able to develop good relationships with local church and government officials. Our future plans included expanding to other areas of need throughout the region.
Local maladies include: Hypertension, diabetes, respiratory and gastric infections, skin diseases, etc.
Vaccination: See more information here.
Surgical: This is a surgical mission.
Types of specialties needed for this mission:
- Family Medicine Providers (Physicians, Physician Assistants (PA's), Nurse Practitioners (NP’s)
- Surgery: General surgeons
- Anesthesia: Anesthesiologist and CRNA's
- Dentistry: Dentists and Dental Hygienists
- Optometrists
- Pharmacists and pharmacy Techs
- Nursing: RN’s and LVN’s
- OR personnel: Scrub and Circulating Nurses or Techs
- Physical Therapist and Chiropractor
- Counseling
- Natural Family Planning Instructors
- Non-medical volunteers
Climate
Temperatures range from the low 75-85 F and rainy
Mission Chaplain
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Missionary Chaplain. Upon commitment to a mission, you will receive a list of responsibilities and duties, which we require of each Chaplain. If you have any questions regarding the program please contact Lupita Assad.
See the application page for more information.
Mission Leadership
Medical Director: Matt Harrison, M.D.
Home: South Carolina
Missions attended: 6
Years serving as Medical Director: 2
Meet the Medical Director
Matt Harrison, M.D.
Home: North Carolina
Missions attended: 6
Years serving as Medical Director: 2
Meet the Missionaries
The reason why I love doing service work is because of the fact that I know I have tried to improve this world. I can‘t cure cancer but I can put a smile on a face."
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Ana Caballero
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It has truly been a life-changing experience for me... I always return from the missions with a renewed energy."
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