About Us

The Korle-Bu Neuroscience Foundation (KBNF) supports the delivery of quality brain and spinal medical care in West Africa.

We partner with national governments and local partners to develop neuroscience care in West Africa.

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“You probably have more neurosurgeons in Vancouver than I have in the whole of Ghana. We have only 25 neurosurgeons for a population of 33 million. We need to support each other, so we can build upon this, because these lives also matter.”

— Dr. Harry Akoto, Neurosurgeon, Deputy Medical Director, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana on the NEED FOR NEUROSURGEONS

OUR PURPOSE is to enhance the delivery and quality of healthcare in West Africa.

OUR FOCUS is to develop fully equipped, staffed, and self-sustaining neurosience programs and facilities.

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    EDUCATION & TRAINING

    - SIDE-BY-SIDE MENTORSHIP involves health care professionals working and learning together, from the operating room to bedside nursing and rehabilitation.

    - HORIZONTAL COLLABORATION fosters supportive relationships among healthcare professionals in West Africa, creating a network of mutual assistance.

    - VERTICAL COLLABORATION connects established neurosurgeons and centers with frontline healthcare providers in West Africa, providing advanced support on clinical cases and operations throughout the year.

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    SHIPPING & ACQUISITIONS

    We partner with local governments, NGO’s and hospitals in the developed world to supply and distribute critically-needed medical equipment and supplies to hospitals and clinics in West Africa.

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    NEUROSURGICAL ADVANCEMENT TRIPS

    Our specialized teams, including neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, rehabilitation therapists and biomedical engineers collaborate with local medical professionals to perform essential brain and spine surgeries.