By partnering with a number of hospitals and clinics in Takoradi, we offer a unique and authentic experience of healthcare in Ghana. While on placement in our partner hospital, you can expect to see a range of ailments such as typhoid psychosis, malaria and TB. Ghana is also a place of stunning natural beauty. Wild game parks, golden coastlines, and awe-inspiring waterfalls are just a handful of things students experience. Read more of what they think below!
Northampton University 2018
"I also witnessed a case of complications arising from the practising of witchcraft."
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Anglia Ruskin University 2018
"An overseas placement made me appreciate the NHS more than ever".
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University of Newcastle 2018
"I saw a twin cesarean section at 29 weeks and a baby born in the sac."
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University of Central Lancashire 2018
"I cannot begin to tell you how lucky I feel to have had the opportunity to experience an international placement."
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Bournemouth University 2017
"My advice to anyone considering a trip with Work the World is: make it happen".
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King's College London 2017
"The village week is a must. It was truly the highlight of my whole trip to Ghana."
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University of Southampton 2016
"I saw my first ever birth – which was then followed by six more – a definite highlight!"
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Bournemouth University 2015
"I spent time with the nursing staff exchanging knowledge and ideas".
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University of Manchester 2015
"I spent 7 incredible, emotional weeks in Ghana, where I nursed in Accident and Emergency, male surgical ward, HIV clinic, labour ward, general medicine and paediatrics".
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Bournemouth University 2015
"As a qualified nurse I have gained so much from the experience and would encourage anyone to go".
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