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
BMC Guesthouse Rates Updated
We’ve just posted updated guesthouse rates on our “Accommodations” page. Due to inflation over the past year we have had to adjust our rates to be in US dollars. Head over the “Accommodations” page for more details about… Read More
MDCG Physician License Renewal Fees Increase
The Medical Dental Council Ghana has increased retention (renewal) fees for licensed physicians from 200GHS to 400GHS (currently around 100USD). This affects all volunteer physicians who have previously been licensed and wish to return to serve at BMC.
Learn about Nalerigu’s Courtyard Poundings
Dr. Haun’s husband William has produced a short documentary about the courtyard pounding events the women of Nalerigu do together. It’s a great look at the traditions of Mamprugu and the spirit of unity in the community.
Thanks Again, Dr. Howard!
Dr. Jim Howard joined us again for nearly two weeks at BMC. This year he also organized a container full of medical supplies to be shipped to us. It is always a huge undertaking to fill a container… Read More
Thanks, Brinker Family + Macy!
It’s been about five years but we were thrilled to welcome Dr. Jared Brinker and his family back to BMC for the third time. They were accompanied by Macy, a family friend with a keen interest in medicine…. Read More
Thanks, Georgia & Sean Wheeldon!
It was a pleasure to have medical student Georgia Wheeldon and her husband Sean join us for over a month. Georgia was a great asset to the hospital and Sean did a wonderful job of getting involved in… Read More