A guest blog post by Dr. Victor Mawuli Morhe

In September 2024, the Ho Teaching Hospital Stroke Unit hosted a team from Wessex Global Stroke Partnerships, accompanied by colleagues from Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, for a collaborative review of our ongoing project. This visit was part of our broader mission to establish a fully functional and efficient stroke unit that can meet the growing needs of stroke patients in our region.

One of the key areas of focus was helping pretest online training modules, which we believe will be instrumental in upskilling our medical and nursing staff. During the review, we discussed how these resources can potentially impact our daily operations and where we could further tailor them to meet our specific needs.

The visiting team also took part in ward rounds conducted by the local Stroke Multidisciplinary Team. Seeing our progress through the eyes of visiting colleagues allowed us to identify areas where we have made substantial gains, such as improved patient monitoring and more streamlined communication within the multidisciplinary team. These rounds also sparked conversations about introducing protocols to enhance the unit’s capacity to handle more complex stroke cases.

Discussions during the visit focused not only on what we’ve achieved so far but also on the way forward. We explored potential areas for further improvement, including strengthening our rehabilitation services and implementing more structured follow-up care for stroke survivors. These conversations will help shape the next phase of our project, ensuring that we continue to grow and provide world-class stroke care for our patients.

In all, this visit reaffirmed the importance of collaborative efforts in healthcare development. The input and support from Wessex Global Stroke Partnerships and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital have been invaluable, and we look forward to building on this partnership to improve stroke care in Ho and the surrounding regions.

Dr. Victor Mawuli Morhe