Obstetric, Gynaecological and Anaesthetic Ultrasound Training
Warm Welcome in Techiman
In February 2025, an MSIP ultrasound team arrived at Holy Family Hospital in Techiman for an intensive training mission. The team was warmly received by the local hospital staff and introduced to the leadership, including Bishop Afrifah-Agyekum and Dr. Friko. From the first day, the friendly reception reflected a strong local commitment to professional exchange and collaboration — and set the tone for the work that followed.
Daily Lectures and Hands-On Training
The course combined theory and practice throughout. Each morning, participants attended focused ultrasound lectures; each afternoon, they moved into small-group practical sessions. The training covered obstetric basics, gynaecological diagnostics and breast ultrasound, with hands-on experience drawn from real patient cases. Simulation models allowed participants to practise techniques before applying them in a clinical setting.
The high level of attention and motivation among the doctors, midwives and nurses contributed significantly to the success of the course — and made it possible to translate new skills directly into daily patient care.
Equipment and New Technology
The mission also strengthened the hospital’s practical capacity. A set of essential gynaecological instruments was handed over to the hospital team — including biopsy forceps, specula, episiotomy scissors, uterine sound probes and a laparoscopic grasper. Formally presented through Dr. Friko, these instruments now support day-to-day diagnostic and surgical work.
A second focus was the introduction of a mobile ultrasound device, donated by a supporter in Hamburg. Dr. Kingsley received initial training on the system and began exploring its features during the course. Compact and portable, this solution is especially valuable in settings with limited access to larger machines.
Clinical Collaboration and a Fitting Close
Theory met practice at the operating table as well. Dr. Birgitta Bauer assisted the local team in a gynaecological procedure — the treatment of a blockage in the vaginal area — directly connected to the diagnostic work carried out during the ultrasound training. It was a valuable opportunity to apply the skills shared in the course. Even when power outages disrupted some of the planned sessions, the commitment of the team remained unshaken.
At the end of the training, participants came together for a final quiz, shared their feedback and received their certificates. The atmosphere was warm and appreciative — a fitting close to two weeks of engaged and focused learning, and another step in building lasting ultrasound expertise at Holy Family Hospital.