Trip Summary
Visited and delivered 2024–2025 design projects to Ridge Hospital, Akyem Dwenase Health Center, and Kyebi Government Hospital.
Conducted updated medical device needs assessments at all partner hospitals to inform 2025–2026 project goals.
Delivered an infant phototherapy system to Ridge Hospital, developed in collaboration with University of Ghana students.
Introduced a maternal wellness app prototype, “Nurture Nest,” at Akyem Dwenase Health Center to support pregnant and postpartum patients.
Delivered a neonatal pulse oximeter prototype to Kyebi Government Hospital, with constructive feedback from clinicians and engineers.
Hosted the 2nd Annual IGH Summit with Academic City University, the University of Ghana, and other Ghanaian universities.
Presented design projects and feedback findings at the IGH Summit, and led a hands-on engineering design workshop.
Led “Campus to Country” presentation on global health issues in Ghana
Officially began partnership with Academic City University and we are looking forward to their new IGH chapter
Design Workshop
Hosted an engineering design workshop during the 2nd Annual IGH Summit with participation from Northeastern and Ghanaian university students.
Provided a collaborative space for students to engage in engineering-focused discussions and activities related to global health design.
Next Steps
Continue development of the maternal wellness app at Akyem Dwenase Health Center based on local feedback.
Begin design iterations for updated infant phototherapy and neonatal pulse oximeter devices incorporating feedback from Ridge and Kyebi hospitals.
Explore new partnerships with additional Ghanaian universities, such as Valley View University, to expand IGH’s reach and collaboration.
Prioritize development of new devices identified in needs assessments, including an oxygen purity analyzer and solar-powered fridge.
Recruit more non-engineering students—especially from business and health sciences—to strengthen project implementation and scale-up efforts.
