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Ach Brochure 110516sm
Ach Brochure 110516sm
On behalf of the Amani Medical Foundation, I would like to express my deepest appreciation
and gratitude for your consideration in sharing of our vision to establish the African Childrens
Hospital.
Africas population is almost 50 percent children, but too many mothers and children suffer
and die needlessly. There is only one comprehensive childrens hospital in sub-Saharan Africa
(in South Africa.) There is a growing realization that children are not just small adults, but need
an environment, facilities, and equipment appropriate to their needs. Pediatric beds in existing
general hospitals do not reflect this realization. Sometimes multiple children share the same
bed, and too often doctors have to make the heart-rending decision to turn sick children away
because there is no room in the inn.
The ACH will be a 164 bed facility and will also provide specialty services including a pediatric
intensive care unit, a neonatal intensive care unit, a maternity wing and a full range of imaging
services. The long-term vision is to grow in a measured way, and once the ACH is fully opera-
tional, to allow it to serve as a tertiary pediatric teaching and referral hospital for all of Ghana
and the nations of west Africa.
The African Childrens Hospital at Amani Medical Center holds the promise of becoming a
model for pediatric care, setting new standards and showing the way for other African nations
where similar challenges exist.
Our strength is our people- we have a wonderful and dedicated team, who love each other; are
committed to our mission; full of integrity; and most importantly love serving people.
If this seems exciting to you, please join us. With your help these dreams and promises can be
made real!
Sincerely,
Victor H. Agbeibor, MD
President
Amani Medical Foundation
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What you need to know about
African Childrens Hospital at Amani Medical Center
The need for focused care for children and women in Africa is huge and pressing.
African countries south of the Sahara have twice the number of children found in an equivalent population in the
developed world (40-60% under the age of 16), yet there is only one comprehensive hospital dedicated exclusively
to the care of children: The Red Cross Childrens Hospital in South Africa.
Because of this lack of access to quality medical care, women and children across all of sub-Saharan Africa suffer
needlessly. Where there are hospitals and clinics, many are not fully staffed and do not have adequate medical
equipment.
Founded by a Ghanaian physician acutely familiar with the needs of the area, the Amani Medical Foundation
endeavors to establish the Amani Medical Center in southeastern Ghana. This facility will be a tertiary care pediatric
and womens not-for-profit hospital and medical school providing services to the most at-risk populations in Ghana
and other West African countries.
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The Amani Medical Foundations goal in
creating the African Childrens Hospital is
to establish a comprehensive, not-for-profit
womens and childrens hospital in Ghana.
Advocacy
We aim to improve the quality of life of the most vul-
nerable segment of the Ghanaian/African population
Education
We aim to train the next generation of physicians,
nurses, and other health care professionals.
Integrity
We will conduct our affairs with honesty, consistency,
and transparency.
Excellence
We will be known as the premier role model of health
care in the developing world.
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Improving Health Care for Children and Women
in Ghana, West Africa
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A Worthwhile Cause
Africa bears 25% of the global burden of disease and Children: In African countries south of the Sahara,
is the least healthy region in the world. It is also the 40-60% of the population is age sixteen and under.
poorest and least educated region, with an average per This is twice the number of children found in an
capita income of US $340. equivalent population in the developed world, and yet
there are virtually no dedicated childrens hospitals to
The statistics are even more abysmal for sub-Saharan care for this innocent and vulnerable population. The
Africa. Women and children in particular suffer and die Red Cross Childrens Hospital in South Africa is the
needlessly given that they are the most vulnerable. only comprehensive hospital dedicated exclusively to
children in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Women: In Ghana as in most African countries, there
are more women than men. It is estimated that 53%
of the population are women. They are considered
Africas greatest resource.
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Why Ghana?
SAHARA
DESERT
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The Millennium Developmental Goals (MDG)
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African Childrens Hospital at Amani Medical Center
Bringing state-of-the-art care to western Africa
Design concepts
The gentle curve on the inside of the building stems The patient rooms are on the northwest end facing
from the symbolism of Ashanti stools while forming a the mountains. The tranquil views will be therapeutic
funneling view of the beautiful mountain range from to the patients.
one end of the atrium to the next.
The rest of the buildings have a similar patterning in
The building faades modular nature comes from the their stone work. The window openings are deep and
modular, alternating patterns & color of Kente cloth setback which help shade the openings, and the solid
in Ghana and is subtly articulated. This rhythm moves buildings are similar to traditional heavy masonry
from the building into the site. buildings this region of the world.
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The atrium has elevated corridors, or bridges,
spanning from the clinic to the bed tower and surgical
spaces, providing privacy, but also beautiful views into
the lively atrium and mountains beyond.
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The east to west orientation of the building is
suggested for equatorial regions to minimize the suns
exposure on the longer building faces.
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The African Childrens Hospital Fast Facts
The African Childrens Hospital (ACH) will be a non-profit, Project location: Accra, Ghana, West Africa
free-standing pediatric academic medical center with an Project square footage: 379,809 square feet
adjacent wing for womens care. Site size: 27 acres
Architecture: Stanley, Beaman, and Sears
The beautiful 27-acre site has been master planned
to address the initial hospital as a 164-bed facility Spacious private rooms with overnight accommodations
with associated outpatient clinics, and further room for 48 medical surgical Pediatric beds
expansion. The campus was designed with patients and Emergency Services:
families in mind. - 10-bed emergency department and trauma center
- 8 observation beds
From every public space to every patient room, the award-
- 6 fast-track beds
winning Stanley, Beaman, and Sears design team utilized
evidence-based design principles to create a child friendly, - 8 operating suites: six equipped and 2 shelled
family centered, safe and therapeutic healing environment. 12-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
The result is a carefully created, world class, state-of-the-art 24-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
facility that would effectively serve the needs of women 32-bed Triage/Observation/LDR
and children in Africa. 48 medical surgical beds
3 Cesarean Section Suites
Incorporating environmentally friendly technology
State-of-the-art technology
Paperless information management system
Friendly and warm interior and exterior colors
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The Proposal
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Recognition and Stewardship
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HOW CAN YOU HELP? Your gift is tax deductible
and you may give in these ways:
Gifts or cash may be made by check, money order, or
credit card (VISA or MasterCard).
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Board of Directors
Board of Advisors
Patricia Carswell, Associate Dean, Vanderbilt Universitys Owen Graduate School of
Management in Nashville, TN
John R. Crouch, MD, President, Christian Medical & Dental Association, Tulsa, OK
Jane Kim, MBA, healthcare consultant in Chicago, IL
Jon Lehman, MBA, Associate Dean, Vanderbilt Universitys Owen Graduate School of
Management, Nashville, TN
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