Baptist Medical Centre
Nalerigu, Ghana
About BMC
The Baptist Medical Centre was founded in northern Ghana in 1958 by IMB missionary doctor George Faile II. Today it is a 123 bed hospital serving tens of thousands of patients annually.
Volunteers
Coming to BMC as a volunteer? Here’s everything you need to know about travel, what to bring, accommodations, medical protocols and more.
How Can I Help?
There are many opportunities available for those wishing to support the hospital. Find out how you can become personally involved in our ministry.
Latest News
Rest in Peace, Mr. Bawa
It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of Bawa Ziblim. Mr. Bawa served as a cook to BMC missionary doctors and volunteers for decades. He was a dedicated man whose service behind-the-scenes was critical to the quality care provided by the many volunteer physicians every year at BMC.
Welcome Dr. Anastasiia Furtak!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Anastasiia Furtak to our volunteer staff at BMC. Dr. Furtak hails from Ukraine and is a licensed general surgeon. She will be working alongside BMC surgeon Dr. Heidi Haun until Dr. Haun… Read More
VIDEOS: BMC 60th Anniversary Celebration
Please enjoy these highlights from our day of celebration on November 8, 2018.
Thanks, Dr. Chris Gilsdorf!
Resident physician Dr. Gilsdorf joined us from the UT Medical College in Knoxville for three weeks in April. He found out about our volunteer opportunities through his attending Dr. Ken Bielak who has visited BMC several times in the past.
Thanks, Dr. Emily Sliz
Resident Dr. Sliz of JPS in Fort Worth, Texas joined us in April for a surgery rotation alongside of our surgeons Drs. Haun and Furtak.
Thanks, Dr. Fuller Robinson
The ever-faithful Dr. Fuller Robinson has once again joined us this Spring to provide dental services to the people of Nalerigu and its surrounding communities. We are always happy to see him and grateful for his incredible work ethic!