For Atlantic Fellow and neurologist David Brodie-Mends, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana isn’t just where he works. It’s home. This #WorldHealthDay, he takes us inside West Africa’s first Stroke Unit and the beautiful community behind the care.
Filmed by Atlantic Fellow Michelle Memran and featuring interviews with Korle Bu's Stroke Unit Staff, this short documentary not only highlights the hospital's collaborative, multidisciplinary approach but also the connection among colleagues who have become family.
At the same time, it offers an honest perspective on providing care within a healthcare system shaped by limited resources, revealing both the challenges and the resilience of those on the frontlines.
This year, the World Health Organization invites us to celebrate science in action by sharing stories, and this one feels particularly resonant.
With gratitude to @kbth_gh , Monica Appiah, Freda Dodd-Glover, Vincent Boima, Cynthia Osei Yeboah, and the entire Stroke Unit Staff for their warmth, trust, and generosity.
And, of course, to @davidmends , for his huge, inquisitive heart and enthusiasm throughout the creative process.
To view the film on YouTube, click the link in our bio.
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