A kid has a major bowel obstruction caused by dozens of seeds from the swamp ebony tree fruit or diospyros mespiliformis.
West Africa’s Borassus Palm
A look at the African Fan Palm (borassus aethiopum) found across Sub-Saharan Africa and its uses in northern Ghana.
Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse
The lunar eclipse as seen from Nalerigu, Ghana.
Abdominal Tuberculosis
Heidi extracts a large ovarian cyst that appears to be cancerous. The actual diagnosis is a bit of a surprise.
Hand Tendon Injuries and Repair
From time to time I have patients come to me with deep lacerations to the hand which on further inspection reveal injuries to the tendons. This causes an inability to move their fingers as they should. Often the injury is caused by a knife or cutlass but it can also due to a moto accident.
A Weekend at Mole National Park
See some wildlife images from our Constitution Day weekend at Ghana’s famous Mole National Park.
Biking & Burning
The challenges of bike riding during dry season.
Ŋmpuruga pitti namna la, ziim yi ti yiiri na.
The Mamprusi puts on shoes if his foot is bleeding. – Mamprusi Proverb