Home

About Us

Members

St. Joseph's

Sponsors

Support Us

Contact Us

PATRON
 
bullet

Professor Lord David Alton of Liverpool, House of Lords.

Co-PATRON

bullet

Daasebere Professor Emmaunel Oti Boateng

bullet

Mr. Peter Henry Phillip Dyson FRCS



Members Registry
Last update
06/09/2008

TRUSTEES
 

EXECUTIVE

bullet

President: Paul Ofori-Atta FRCS. Orthopaedic Surgeon. West Herts

bullet

Vice President: Mr. Simon Derbie. Senior Nurse ODP. Northwick Park

bullet

Secretary: Ms. Rosemary Doogan. Theatre Manager. BUPA Harpenden

bullet

Welfare Officer: Mr. Stephen Townsend. Surgical Assistant. West Herts

bullet

Membership Secretary: Mrs. Gladys Ofori-Atta. Nurse ODP. West Herts

bullet

Treasurer: Mr. Raymond Ofori (Lead Laboratory Service Improvements)

NON EXECUTIVE

bullet

Dr. A. O. George Taunton. Somerset

bullet

Mr. George Bannerman. FRCS Orthopaedic Surgeon. Romford

bullet

Dr. Conrad Buckle Consultant Emergency Medicine. King's Lynn

bullet

Ms. Sarah Wright. Physiotherapist. West Herts

bullet

Dr. Kofi Amu Darko MRCGP, LLM. Birmingham. Legal Advisor

bullet

David Lewis (webmaster)

bullet

Dr. Ami Kotecha BSc. MB.BS. (Editor-Educational Material)

bullet

Veronica Mac-Quarshie

MEMBERS

bullet

Dr. Edward Acquah. FRCA Consultant Anaesthetist, Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry

bullet

Miss Sally Sheppard

bullet

Estelle M. Appiah. MA LLB (London)

bullet

S. M. Zakariah MB., ChB., FRCS (Edinburgh)

bullet Davinia Leggett
bullet Vinay Gokool
bullet James K. Adjogatse MB., ChB. FRCS(England), FRCS(Gen Gurg.)
bullet Mr. Amar Patil
bullet Mr. A. V. Marchon
bullet Sue Holder (special assistant to the president)
bullet S. P. Raymond MB., BS. FRCS, FRCS Ed
bullet Dr. Adam Baba Mutu
bullet Mercy Edna Acheampong
bullet Isaac Amo Dadzie
bullet Dr Bola Akinola
bullet Mr Godwin K. Asamoah
bullet Mr Jack Williams
bullet P.A. to the President: Dr Louisa Draper
bullet Dr Ed Hiller
bullet Dr Christine Ama Amakye
bullet Mrs Felicity Adu-Mills
bullet Caesar Owusu Mensah
bullet Dr. Wibert Spaans
bullet Dr. Bhakti Hansoti
bullet Dr Atul Kamat
bullet Dr Vimisha Patel
bullet Mrs. Patricia J. Edwards
bullet Dr. Michael Brunner
bullet Mr. Christopher Brian Hurt
bullet Mrs. Catherine Dimmer
bullet Ms. Claire FitzPatrick
bullet Mrs. Marian Dickson
bullet Dr. Sarah Daniels

 

 

 

 

 

 


  Professor Lord David Alton of Liverpool, House of Lords.

Professor Lord Alton is a Director of Liverpool John Moore University and a member of the House of Lords. He started his career as a teacher and later became a member of parliament in 1979. He served as a founding Chairman on All Party Committee on Street Children and also as Treasurer of many Organisation including A Catholic relief Organisation CAFOD.

Lord Alton is a Trustee of Partners in the G.K. Chesterton Institute and Mawdsley Children's Education Trust and the Founder of the Jubilee Campaign in the former Soviet Union, Middle East and the Far East concentrating on Human Rights Issues. He has visited Kenya Southern Sudan, Georgia and China during difficult circumstances.

Lord Alton has been deeply involved in the recent award to President Kufuor of Ghana at the Liverpool John Moore University in March, 2007. He is the author of eight books. In spite of his heavy schedule, Professor Lord Alton has made his support to Motec Life-UK in the drive to up-grade Healthcare Services in Ghana.

He is married with a daughter and three sons. Motec Life -UK are humbled by the support from a noble man of his calibre.

Return to top


 Daasebere Professor (Emeritus) Emmaunel Oti Boateng

-          Omanhene (Traditional King) of New Juaben State
-          Professor of Statistics
-          United Nations Commissioner on the International Civil Service Commission

Professor Boateng has enjoyed a prestigious career as a highly renowned scholar, an eminent national and international executive, and a respected traditional ruler. Born into the royal family of Oyoko clan, Daasebre worked hard to build an unrivalled career as a scholar of statistics, which has been recognised and rewarded with senior government and consultancy posts throughout the world.

Because of his exemplary character and devotion to public service, he was elected and enstooled in October 1992 as Omanhene (Traditional King) of the New Juaben State of Ghana, with the royal title “Daasebre”, or “His Benevolence.”

What makes his career so remarkable is the number of outstanding achievements. Those listed below provide merely a sample of his work.

Qualifications
- BSc (Honours) Economics: University of Ghana
- MSc Statistics: London School of Economics and Political Science
- PhD Statistics: University of Liverpool

Publications
- 70 technical publications (statistics, computing, economics, population, policy).
- Daasebre continues to extend his research in national and international affairs.

Academic Career
Statistics
- Scholar and specialist in statistical analysis and economic development
- Senior research fellow and director of studies: the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana
Computing
- Lecturer in data processing and computer programming: University of Ghana
- Organisation of the Ghana’s first Conference on Information Technology

Recent Lectures
- Inaugural lecture at the All Nations University in Koforidua October 2005, influential in policy making regarding Ghana’s development and democracy.

Senior Positions
- Extensive consultancy work including: the World Bank, the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP), the United States Agency for International Development, the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (UK-DFID).
- Former Vice President of the International Statistical Institute

Government Positions
- High office of Government Statistician (the longest running Government Statistician: 17 years)
o Co-ordination of 350 statistical publications for policy direction
o Conducted the 1984 Population Census of Ghana (during a period of economic difficulty)
o Rebuilding of Ghana Statistical Service to become one of the best in Africa (including recruiting and training 100 young statisticians at postgraduate level to enhance the capacity and capability of the service).
- National Tripartite Committee for Minimum Wages (Chairmen of Technical Sub-committee 1983 – 1999)
- Member of the Council of State (to advise President of Ghana on national issues)
- Member of the Standing Committee of the National House of Chiefs
- Vice-President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs

International Positions
- United Nations Statistical Committee (1983 – 1998), including position as Chairman (1987 – 1989), during which time Ghana became the first African country to chair the UN Statistical Commission
- International Civil Services Commission (ICSC) of the United Nations

Omanhene (Traditional King)
- Elected and enstooled in October 2006 as Omanhene (Traditional King) and the occupant of the Yiadom-Hwedie stool of the New Juaben State of Ghana with dual roles of administration and adjudication
- Work to strengthen the New Juaben Traditional Council as a local institution for the prosperity of the people
- Institution of Akwantukese Festival for “Development in Unity for the Welfare of the People.” By celebrating local traditions and customs, this cultural festival draws the local community together, and attracts tourists from Ghana and abroad.
- Reconstruction of New Juaben Palace, a site of local interest and tourist attraction
- Establishment of the Daasebere Award for Excellence, to recognise utilisation and development of local resources
- New Juaben Development Board: formed by eminent citizens of New Juaben, aiming to accelerate development and economic growth and reduce poverty.

Awards, Titles and Recognition of Excellence
- Professor (Emeritus) of Statistics: conferred by the All Nations University of Koforidua in recognition of his distinguished career
- “Genuis Laureate of Ghana”: conferred by the American Biographical Institute. Daasebere name was recorded in the “500 Greatest Geniuses of the 21st Century” for his “unparalleled intellect and wisdom”.
- “International Leader in Achievement” and Honorary Director General of the International Biographical Centre (UK)
- Distinguished Service Award: Economics Department of University of Ghana.

Return to top


  Mr. Peter Henry Phillip Dyson FRCS

Mr Peter Dyson is the Clinical Director of Surgery, West Hertfordshire NHS Trust Hospital. He is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with Special Interest in Spinal Surgery, one of the few in Hertfordshire.

He has made a commitment to support Motec whenever possible including paying working visits to the target hospitals in Ghana.

He is a keen golfer and one way to make friend with him is to arrange for a golf game anywhere sunny where he can be reached on his mobile phone as he prefers to “stay in touch” with his game and as well as his work.

Return to top


  President: Paul Ofori-Atta MB., ChB., FRCS. Orthopaedic Surgeon. West Herts

Born in Ghana, Mr. Ofori-Atta trained at the Ghana Medical School 1976 -1982 and worked mainly in the Catholic Mission Hospital, Nkawkaw in Ghana, and also as a part time Field Tutor of the Ghana Medical School Department of Community Medicine between 1984 and 1987. He is the author of a paper "Laboratory service and ancillary aids in disease diagnosis in rural medical practice" and "Long Distance Orthopaedic Trauma Relief".

His area of professional interests are primary and revision knee and hip arthroplasties as well as knee arthroscopic surgery. He is the founder and currently the executive President of the multi-national and multicultural organisation Motec Life-UK. His ambition is to upgrade orthopaedic Trauma care in sub-Saharan Africa through education, training and exemplary charitable programme of activities.

Outside medicine, he is a keen farmer, loves meeting people, and would like to help people in any way that he could. He is married to a lovely wife Gladys and they are blessed with three children, Catherine, Sylvia and Aaron. Family are based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England.

bullet

Long distance orthopaedic
trauma relief in Africa – an odyssey

bullet

At the Frontiers of Change - Diaspora & Health Development in Ghana

bullet

Motec at Ghana-UK/THET Health Links Workshop 21st March 2007 report

bullet

Orthopaedic Pathology in Ghana - A Birds Eye View

bullet

The Courage Of The Few

bullet

Medical Intervention

bullet

St John of God - The Sefwi Asafo Story (co author)

bullet

The Case for Professional Leave

bullet

AGM 07 Speech by Paul Ofori-Atta

bullet

Motec Focuses on Education & Training

bullet

The Evolving Sub-Saharan Experience

bullet

Fracture Bio-physiology and Treatment Options

bullet

AGM 07 Speech by Paul Ofori-Atta (edited 10/08)

bullet

Paramedic Workshop - A Success by Dr. Bhakti Hansoti & Mr. P. Ofori-Atta

bullet

A Global Opportunity in North Ghana

bullet

Motec Life - UK October 08 Report

Return to top


 Dr. Edward Acquah. FRCA Consultant Anaesthetist, Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry

Ghanaian by birth, qualified from UGMS in 1986.

After serving as house officer and medical officer ta Korlebu Teaching Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, Nkawkaw and Cape Coast General Hospital, I travelled to the United Kingdom in 1989 to pursue postgraduate training in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care.

I am currently working as a consultant anaesthetist at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire.

My areas of interest are paediatric anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia and acute pain management.

Return to top


  Secretary & Educational Facilitator: Ms. Rosemary Doogan. Theatre Manager. BUPA Harpenden

I trained as a RGN in 1986 at St Mary's hospital in Paddington London. From then on I have worked in a variety of Hospitals but I have always stayed within operating theatres and in particular orthopaedic theatres.

I currently work at BUPA Hospital Harpenden which is one of the leading Hospital's within the BUPA group. Whilst at BUPA I have further qualified as a Surgical Care Practitioner which is a relatively new role within BUPA. Currently my role is a dual one that of Clinical Nurse Specialist in Orthopaedics and also the Deputy Theatre Manager. I have always been involved and have enjoyed training staff and over the years have set up educational programs for staff development.

One of my main interest within Motec is to help develop educational programs in Ghana with particular interest in Infection Control and Peri-operative care.

bullet

NKawKaw Holy Family Hospital

bullet

Rosie's Educational Report

bullet

Educational Report 2006 2007 by Rosmary Doogan

bullet

Pain Management

Return to top


  Welfare Officer: Mr. Stephen Townsend. Surgical Assistant. West Herts

Steve is MotecLife’s Welfare Secretary and Fundraiser. He has been committed to the organisation since it’s inception in 2006.

A qualified Theatre Nurse with over 20 years experience, Steve currently works for West Herts Health Service Trust as a Surgical Care Practitioner and is highly trained to participate in and assist with a wide range of Orthopaedic and Trauma procedures.

He has a wife and three children and he sings and plays guitar in one of Hertfordshire’s busiest rock bands.

bullet Steve waxes lyrical on the subject
of starting a charity organisation
bullet April 2007 Theatre Report
bullet Welfare Officer Report Oct 07

Return to top


  Dr. A. O. George Taunton. Somerset

AKIN GEORGE.  AKINTUNDE OLADIPO GEORGE, M.B.B.S.

Dr Akintunde George was born in Ibadan Nigeria, trained in the Ahmadu Bello  University Zaria medical school and graduated in May 2002. He has worked  at the teaching hospital at Kaduna , Nigeria in 2003 and he is currently a  trainee senior house officer at the Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton after working a trauma and orthopaedics senior house officer at the Hemel  Hempstead and Watford General Hospitals. His career objective is to train  as a Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon with special interest in spinal  surgery. 

He is also the treasurer and member board of trustees of Motec Life UK and  his goal is to help uplift the level of orthopaedic care in developing  Africa through charitable work and training.  His activities outside the practise of medicine includes writing, and  Christian work.

He is married to Funke who is also a doctor and based at Martock, Somerset, UK.

bullet Orthopaedic Pathology in Ghana - A Birds Eye View
bullet The Evolving Sub-Saharan Experience

Return to top


Gladys Ofori-Atta  Membership Secretary: Mrs. Gladys Ofori-Atta. Nurse ODP. West Herts

Gladys Irene Ofori-Atta Born in Ghana, trained as a nurse, worked in Ridge Hospital and Holy Family Hospital as a scrub nurse.

In the UK, she worked in Nevill Hall Hospital and West Hertfordshire now as an operating department practitioner.

She is married to Mr. Paul Ofori-Atta with three grown up children.

She enjoys gardening. Her ambition is to learn how to swim as she comes from a costal town of Ghana.

bullet Glady's Report - Maiden Vist to Nkawkaw
bullet St John of God - The Sefwi Asafo Story (co author)

Return to top


  Motec Project Manager: Mr. George Bannerman. FRCS Orthopaedic Surgeon. Romford

Mr George E Bannerman FRCSI Orthopaedic Surgeon Queen’s Hospital, Romford, East London
(Lead Co-ordinator, Committee for Koforidua St. Joseph's Hospital)

Graduated from Ghana Medical School in1985 and worked as Medical Officer at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Koforidua 1987 to 1990. Postgraduate training in Ireland and UK and currently an Associate Specialist in Orthopaedics, Queen’s Hospital in Romford

A keen gardener and DIY enthusiast and enjoys playing the Piano. Married with three children.

bullet Appeal for Support & Participation
by Mr Bannerman (AGM 2007)

Return to top


  Dr. Conrad Buckle Consultant Emergency Medicine. King's Lynn

Name: Mr Conrad Buckle BSc MB ChB FRCS FCEM Cert MHSC

Ghanaian born in Egypt, primary school in Ghana, high school and university in Canada, graduated from University of Ghana Medical School in 1990, and then postgraduate training in UK since 1992. No wonder I have a very global outlook on life!

Currently Consultant in Emergency Medicine at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Trust since 2002. Also act as Emergency Planning Lead for my Trust.

I Lead the Educational wing of Motec and my main aim is to contribute to the development of emergency medicine in Ghana and other developing countries.

Academic interests include medical education, sports medicine, telemedicine.

General interests - music, "gadgetry", sports (could you guess from picture!)

Return to top


  Ms. Sarah Wright. Physiotherapist. West Herts (Support Secretary)

Hello my name is Sarah Wright and I'm a Chartered Physiotherapist currently working in the NHS West Hertfordshire Trust.

My professional areas of interest are orthopaedics and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

I enjoy horse riding and competing and playing lacrosse.

bullet St Joseph's Physiotherapy Report
bullet Sarah's Physio Report St.Joseph's Oct 07

Return to top


  Dr. Kofi Amu Darko MRCGP, LLM. Birmingham. Legal Advisor

Dr Kofi Amu-Darko MB. ChB. DROG. DFFP. MRCGP. PgDip. (Software Dev’t). LLM. Member responsible for International Affairs, Medico-Legal Matters.

Profile
Dr Kofi Amu-Darko graduated from Ghana Medical School in 1989. He currently works as a General Practitioner in Stoke on Trent.

He holds a Masters in Laws (LLM in Health Law) from Nottingham Law School. His professional interests include medical acupuncture, Health Law and Medical Ethics.

His hobbies are hill walking, camping outdoor life, badminton, travelling and having a good night out.

bullet Stroke by Dr Kofii Amu Darko
bullet Diabetes by Dr Kofi Amu Darko
bullet ECG
bullet Striking Analysis of Motec's Paramedic Workshop
bullet Nkawkaw Report October 2008

Return to top


  Vice President: Mr. Simon Derbie. Senior Nurse ODP. Northwick Park

Simon is an enterprising young man whose ambition is to help mankind, particularly under privileged people with the potential to achieve better than they ever imagined for themselves. He has helped many in Ghana train to develop their career potentials.

For himself, he trained as a nurse in Ghana and pursued nurse anaesthetist career at the University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, the second city of Ghana. He has worked in Zimbabwe and South Africa and now seems settled as a Senior Nurse Anaesthetist at Northwick Park Hospital Harrow, Middlesex.

He is married with four children and currently a Non Executive Member of the Trustees of Motec.

bullet St Michaels Hospital, Pramso
bullet The April Story (Anaesthetics)
bullet Simon's June 07 Report
bullet Motec Target Hospitals by Simon Derbie
bullet Motec Symbolic Visit
bullet Team Building
bullet Trauma in Perspective
bullet Professional Development
bullet A Global Opportunity in North Ghana

Return to top


  Treasurer: Mr. Raymond Ofori (CSci FIBMS) (Laboratory Project Leader)

Ray is a Chartered Scientist and a Masters Graduate in Medical Microbiology. He is a Chief Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology and works for Quest Diagnostics, London.

He worked at the Holy Family Hospital, Nkawkaw, Ghana as Senior Laboratory Technician for 8 years before coming to the UK. His ambition is to help upgrade pathology services, especially microbiology, which is his specialty for hospitals within Ghana where Motec-Life operation covers.

bullet

Pathology at St Josephs

bullet

Motec at Ghana-UK/THET Health Links Workshop 21st March 2007 report

bullet

Motec Laboratory Capacity Building

bullet

St John of God - The Sefwi Asafo Story (co author)

bullet

Motec Lab Report AGM Dec 07

bullet

October 2007 Report by Ray Ofori

Return to top


  David Lewis

David is Motec's webmaster, graphic designer, photographer and IT technician.

Currently David works for Hertfordshire Constabulary as a Scenes of Crime Officer where, amongst other things, he is responsible for the Scientific Services Branch and the Special Branch intranet sites. He has spent several years working with software engineers developing a computerised system for the recording and tracking of crime scene evidence.

David is married with three daughters, enjoys mountain biking and plays drums in one of Hertfordshire's busiest rock bands.
 
bullet

Email Me

 
bullet

I.T. at St. Joseph's

bullet

David's October 2007 Report

Return to top


  Dr. Ami Kotecha BSc. MB.BS.

I am Anaesthetic Registrar training in the Imperial school of Anaesthesia. I graduated from St Batholomew’s & The Royal London School of Medicine in 2000 and also have a BSc in Immunology and Cell Pathology. I am particularly interested in the increasing role of regional anaesthesia in the daily practice of an Anaesthetist.

I lived in India until my early teens and having seen the inequalities in healthcare in a developing country, I have had an ambition to play a part in improving the health of people who have limited access to healthcare. I look forward to helping develop the vision of Motec.

Outside of work, I enjoy trekking and am to trek the Atlas Mountains in Morocco this year. My other aim for this year is to learn how to ride a bicycle.
 
bullet

Ami's Anaesthetic Report Koforidua

bullet

Pain Management

bullet

Anaesthetic breathing systems

bullet

Blood Conservation Techniques

bullet

Opioids and opioid receptors

bullet

Pharmacodynamics

Return to top


  Miss Sally Sheppard

Hi I'm Sally, I am a qualified physiotherapist with 7 years experience. I have highly specialist skills in the areas of Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, and Plastics. I'm currently a locum physiotherapist which has given me the opportunity to work within many NHS Trusts and to experience different communities.

I live in Bournemouth and love being on the South coast, I enjoy outdoor activities, socialising and travelling.

I have recently spent 3 months travelling in Africa, and was humbled by my experiences, I'm looking forward to giving something back by working through Motec life-UK.
 
bullet

Physiotherapy report from Ghana Trip April 07

Return to top


  Estelle M. Appiah. MA LLB (London)

Estelle is a solicitor and a Director, Legislative Drafting, Office of the Attorney General, Accra. Ghana. She is acting as Motec's local legal advisor and is seeking the appropriate recognition of Motec in Ghana to enable the organisation to enjoy the benefits that our charitable organisation is legally entitled to in the country.

Return to top


  S. M. Zakariah MB., ChB., FRCS (Edinburgh)

S. M. Zakariah British trained General Surgeon Assistant Commissioner of Police and a Police Surgeon, Police Hospital Accra. Aims at improving Orthopaedic Trauma Care at the Police Hospital and will be joining Motec at Koforidua. Hoping that Motec would also extend services to the Police Hospital in the future.

Return to top


  Davinia Leggett

My name is Davinia Leggett

I qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2004, and I am currently working in the NHS, for the West Hertfordshire Trust.

My professional areas of interests are in orthopaedics and amputees.

I am also a qualified level 1 athletics coach.
 
bullet

Davinia's Physiotherapy Report

Return to top


  Vinay Gokool  (Recovery Ward Project Leader)

I qualified as a nurse in 1996. I work in the Hemel Hempstead General Hospital Theatres as a Senior Charge Nurse. I lead both the anaesthetic and recovery unit within the department.

I like travelling and music.

Return to top


  James K. Adjogatse MB., ChB. FRCS(England), FRCS(Gen Gurg.)

James K. Adjogatse MB., ChB. FRCS(England), FRCS(Gen Gurg.) Consultant General and Breast Surgeon. Univ. of Staffordshire.

I graduated from the Ghana Medical School in 1978 and subsequently had a good experience working in rural Ghana as a Medical Officer at the Worawora Government Hospital in Ghana for four years.

I am now a Consultant in General and Breast Surgery at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent. My main area of interests are breast and laparoscopic surgery. I am keen to impart knowledge and skills of a Multidisciplinary Team working particularly in the management of Breast Cancer in collaboration with local health professionals.

Married with four children. Hobbies include walking and tennis.

Return to top


  Mr. Amar Patil. MBBS MS (Orth) MCh (Ortho). Orthopaedic Surgeon. West Herts NHS Trust

I trained in India and travelled to the U.K. for my orthopaedic training in 1998.

I have been working with Mr. Ofori-Atta for the last two years and have been astonished by the amount of good work he has done through Motec-Life-U.K. in Ghana.

I have worked in very diverse situations in India and have an informed experience working in difficult circumstances in the developing world. I am looking forward to helping Motec achieve her objectives through working visits to Ghana.

I enjoy playing cricket.

Return to top


  Mr A. V. Marchon. MB. BS. FRCS (I), FRCS, FFEM

Mr A. V. Marchon. MB. BS. FRCS (I), FRCS, FFEM Consultant Emergency Medicine, West Herts NHS Trusts.

I am a Consultant in Accident and Emergency at Hemel Hempstead General Hospital, one of the Hospitals of the West Herts NHS Trust. My areas of special interest are Trauma, Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine.

I am well into Classic Cars, just tell me about them and I'll be there.

Return to top


  Sue Holder

I am currently the Admin Lead at the National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville, but prior to that worked with Paul Ofori-Atta at Hemel Hempstead Hospital as a medical secretary and have been aware of the wonderful work he is planning to do in Ghana since 2006. Though not being able to contribute clinically, I do have some experience of charity work and therefore offered my assistance with general administration, book keeping and reclaiming of Gift Aid Tax.

Outside of work I enjoy riding on the back of my partner’s Harley motorcycle and am editor of our bike club’s monthly magazine. I have two grown-up children, one currently at university and the other preparing to return to university later this year.

Return to top


  S. P. Raymond MB., BS. FRCS, FRCS Ed (Professional Training Project, Nkawkaw HoFaHo)

S. P. Raymond MB., BS. FRCS, FRCS Ed. Consultant General & Breast Surgery.

British. Born in Sri Lanka. I am employed by the West Hertfordshire NHS Trust as a General Surgeon with Special Interest n Breast Surgery.

I have been involved in charitable medical work in Asia and I am pleased to have another opportunity to serve people who are in need of basic and sometimes specialised medical work. I am also looking forward to transferring my skills to local health workers in Ghana.

I enjoy music, dancing and travelling to different parts of the world.
 
bullet

Surgeons Report, Nkwawkaw, Mr Raymond

Return to top


  Dr. Adam Baba Mutu

Dr. Baba is a resident Senior Orthopaedic Specialist working at Muenster University Hospital in Germany. He has provided Orthopaedic Trauma Services to Koforidua St Joseph’s Hospital for a three month spell through an arrangement by the International Organisation for Migration (I.O.M). He is aspiring to return to Ghana as full fledged Orthopaedic Surgeon in future.

He is committed to the Crusade of MOTEC to up-grade Orthopaedic Trauma Care in Africa and values his membership of Motec very dearly. His hopes include extending Trauma Services to the Northern part of Ghana. Motec has promised to support the initial ground work that Dr Baba will initiate for Northern Ghana.

Return to top


  Veronica Mac-Quarshie

Veronica Mac-Quarshie- Theatre Nurse RGN ,Diploma , BSc

I worked with Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital as General Nurse, Midwife, Voluntary Surgical Nurse (Family Planning) and Operating Theatre Nurse for over ten years before coming to the United Kingdom.

I currently work with West Middlesex University Hospital as Theatre Nurse.

I enjoy teaching, gardening and singing and my ambition with Motec Life is to take part in the education, development and improving health service in the Operating Theatre and other developing countries.
 
bullet

Nkawkaw Report Oct 2007 by Veronica

bullet

Surgical Site Marking

bullet

Report on Educational Visit June 2008

bullet

Hypothermia

Return to top


Mercy Acheampong  Mercy Edna Acheampong (Mrs)

I have been working with West Middlesex University Hospital as a Theatre Nurse since 2002.

I qualified as a Nurse/Midwife and have worked in diverse situations in Ghana, at Ho and Hohoe Government Hospitals in the Volta Region undertaking clinics in rural areas then at Korle-bu Teaching Hospital and The Trust Hospital all in the city of Accra.

I am looking forward to helping Motec achieve her objectives through working visits to Ghana.

I enjoy music and travelling.

Return to top


 Isaac Amo Dadzie

Isaac Amo Dadzie was born and educated in Ghana.

He trained as Nurse Anaesthetist in University of science and Technology, Ghana and practised in many Hospitals including Holy family hospital and Tema women’s hospital for about eight years.

He is currently working at Northwick Park Hospital as Anasethetic nurse and also as a mentor for newly recruited staff and student nurses on placement to theatres. His hobbies include singing, reading and travelling.

He feels highly privileged to be part of Motec in improving healthcare delivery and transfer of skills in Ghana.
 
bullet Tracheostomy by Isaac A. Dadzie
bullet General Anaesthesia by Isaac A. Dadzie
bullet Airway Management
bullet A Global Opportunity in North Ghana

Return to top


  Dr Bola Akinola

Graduated from the University of Ibadan medical school (MBBS). Currently ST2 trainee in Orthopaedics at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust (to start in August).

Career objective is to become an orthopaedic surgeon with special interests in oncology, gene therapy and education.

Keenly interested in contributing to the development of medical training and education in developing countries.

Interests include writing, investing, watching arsenal FC games! and Christian work. Married to Michaela (no kids yet!).

Return to top


Godwin K. Asamoah  Mr Godwin K. Asamoah

Completed training as a Nurse at the Koforidua Nurses Training College in 1992.

Qualified as anaesthetic Nurse in 1998 at the University of Science and Technology, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi Ghana. Worked at the Central and St Joseph’s Hospitals Koforidua, Cape Coast Regional Hospital as a General Nurse and Anaesthetic Nurse.

Began his European campaign of education in England in 2001, which included training at the South Bank University, London. Currently working as a Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner at Whipps Cross University Hospital, North East London.

Mr Asamoah hopes that the experience he has acquired over the years will be brought to bear on the healthcare delivery programme of Motec Life –UK in Ghana.

He is married with three children.

bullet

October 2007 Report by Godwin Asamoah

Return to top


Jack Williams  Mr Jack Williams

Born in Liberia and educated in Ghana. Trained initially as an Air Ticketing and Reservation Officer. Worked in Monrovia, Accra and London for British Airways for 12 years in Air ticketing.

Changed course of direction and trained as an Operating Department Practitioner at the Thames Valley University. Currently based at Central Middlesex Hospital.

He enjoys travelling, reading, football and athletics. He is hopping to provide extra services to humanity through Motec.

Return to top


Dr Louisa Draper  P.A. to the President: Dr Louisa Draper. MA., MB. BS.

Louisa qualified as a medical doctor from The Royal Free and University College of London Medical School. She also has an MA in Physiological Sciences from Oxford University. Now in a post graduate medical training scheme in Trauma and Orthopaedics with Watford General Hospital as one of the her training Centres.

Her motivation for being a doctor have always revolved around wanting to work and help in developing countries. Previous work abroad includes India (in a scheme that provides free medical care in the slums in Bangalore, and research in ophthalmology) and Tanzania (research in ophthalmology, and HIV/AIDS awareness project and work in a rural hospital).

Her professional aspiration, a flair of orthopaedics and International Health. Walking, sailing, music and cooking a meal for Sunday lunch for friends are just a few of what Louisa enjoys most.

A great asset, Motec President remarked.
 
bullet Zena Bullmore MBE. A Fortress of Experience & Character for Humanity.
An interview by Louisa Draper, May 2008
bullet Motec's Roll Call by Dr Draper

Return to top


 Dr Ed Hiller

Edward graduated from Oxford medical school and began his work as part of the trauma and orthopaedic team in Hertfordshire. Since he was first introduced to the speciality, trauma and orthopaedic surgery has always aroused his interest and excitement.

Other academic interests include basic scientific research and he completed a degree in physiological sciences at Oxford specialising in cell biology, neuroscience and immunology with a successful project into the structure and function of the nuclear lamina.

He has always enjoyed travelling and adventure sports, particularly long distance solo cycling, running and swimming. He is an avid musician and plays jazz drum kit, Cuban percussion and samba where he performs regularly with professional groups.

Return to top


  Dr Christine Ama Amakye MB, ChB., FFARCSI Pt 1 Post: Staff Grade Anaesthetist

Born in Accra, Ghana she attended the University of Ghana Medical School between 1977 and 1983. She did her house jobs in Korle-bu hospital followed by a three month stint in general practice in Oman clinic Accra.

 She came to the UK in 1985 and Started work in the NHS in 1988 working across hospitals in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and then Guys hospital in 1994.She moved to QEII hospital, East Hertfordshire in 1996 where she soon became a Staff Grade in Anaesthetics and has been there ever since. 

She is married to Peter and has two lovely grownup children Peter and Angela.

Her professional interests include anaesthetic pre-operative assessment, critical care and anaesthesia for orthopaedics, community dentals and gynaecology. Extra-curricular interests include being an active member of her church, reading and watching films, and encouraging young adults to complete their education
 
bullet Shock
bullet Motec Life-UK February 2008
bullet Christine's Report June 2008

Return to top


  Mrs Felicity Adu-Mills. B.A. Nursing & Psychology

I completed my basic nursing training in 1985 in Ghana. Other qualifications include Midwifery, Public Health Nursing and BA Nursing and Psychology. I have worked in many specialties including Care of the Elderly, Palliative Care and Leg Ulcers. I have attended courses relevant to my practice.

At present, I am working as a community nurse with the District Nurses Team of the Richmond and Twickenham PCT. My experiences include working on orthopaedic ward, children's department and teaching in nursing.

Motec Life –UK offers me an opportunity to contribute to humanity.
 
bullet EPP
bullet Presentation of wound dressing
bullet Basic Health Care at doorsteps in Remote Ghana
bullet Exploring the Concept of Expert Patient

Return to top


  Caesar Owusu Mensah

Caesar Owusu Mensah was born at Pramso. After completing his basic nursing training from Agogo Presbyterian Nursing Training College, he worked at St. Michael’s Hospital at Pramso for 21 years before finally leaving for the UK.

He developed interest in Public Health pursued further studies abroad and obtained a Certificate and a Diploma in Primary Health Care and Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Manchester University and University College of Dublin respectively. He also has a Diploma in Infection Control from Oxford Brookes University.

As a public health professional, his main interest is in better health through health promotion and disease prevention through linkages. In other words, improving health through others experiences.

He came to know Motec Life -UK through MIDA and THET during his linkage activities. Currently, Caesar works in the UK with Health Protection Agency, and as an Infection Control Nurse based in the Essex Health Protection Unit, Witham.

He has a lovely and caring wife, Tina, with two daughters and two sons - Gifty, Corrine, Derrick and Nana-Yaw.

Return to top


Dr. Wilbert Spaans Dr. Wibert Spaans

Dr. Wilbert Spaans is a Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist, working in Holland.
He
has had a long experience working in Southern Africa.

He is married with children.

Return to top


Dr. Bhakti Hansoti Dr. Bhakti Hansoti

Dr. Bhakti Hansoti (North Central Thames Deanery, London) 

I graduated from Edinburgh in 2006 with a MB., ChB. and B.Sc. (hons) in medical microbiology. Whilst at Edinburgh I did not only study hard for my degree but divulged in my passion for travelling. I think the count is 31 countries!

Some of my most memorable trips include Ghana in 2001, where I split my time between rural Shia and then bustling Accra. In 2004 I had an interesting few months in Nepal running rural vaccination programs in the Pokara region. In Jamaica 2006 I experienced first hand the true challenges of trauma medicine in the developing world.

My other passions include salsa and reading.
 
bullet Paramedic Workshop - A Success by Dr. Bhakti Hansoti & Mr. P. Ofori-Atta
bullet Chest Pain by Dr. Bhakti Hansoti

Return to top


Dr Atul Kamat Dr Atul Kamat

I was born on the 1st of April 1979 in Goa, India. I completed my school education in Goa and joined the Goa Medical College in 1996 to fulfil my ambition of becoming a doctor. I qualified in 2001 and completed internship in 2002. During the following year I worked as a junior resident in Neurosurgery at Goa Medical College.

I arrived in London 2004 and after completing the PLAB started as a House Officer in General Surgery at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. My current post is with West NHS Trust Hospitals Trauma and Orthopaedics, my chosen field of work. I have been working passionately to pursue this career.

My hobbies include playing cricket, sailing and traveling.

Return to top


Dr Vimisha Patel Dr Vimisha Patel

I was born in Ndola, Zambia and studied in the United Kingdom.