HITA is the short name of our NGO called "Healthcare Information Technology for Africa". We install intranets and W-LANs at schools, universities and healthcare center in Ghana. As well we do reportages, build up networks and organize exchange programs.
Shaun, Leonhard and Karsten – the first three out five of the group of our HITA experts started their way on the 17th of May to Accra, this time via Brussels. Here is the report from Karsten:
"When we left the airplane a hot and humid subtropica air wave welcomed us – Ghana in May is always sure to be sweaty. We had a delay, which means we had to drive a part of the route from Accra to Ho in the dark – this we wanted to avoid because the the streets especially in the countryside are badly prepared and quite dangerous to drive on during the night. The driver of our host, the UHAS, der University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ho, was already waiting since one hour. The number of death during car accidents in relation to the habitants is in Ghana five times higher than in Germany. Although the average Ghanaian drives much less kilometers in general. But our driver Michael knows the way like the back of his hand and brought us safely to the capital of the Volta Region.
Our headquarter in Ho is the Chances Hotel of selfmademan Emanuel Chance. He started to build the complex around 20 years ago himself and is still improving. Since last year Chance is one of the most important co-operation partners in the country. He does not only have extensive and considerably contacts in the Volta Region, but as well a strong and personal interest in helping to develope the healthcare sector in his home county. Therefore he is exactly the man HITA needs to work together with on a local and regional level to give impulses for innovative processes.
The cook Katumi and her team have been waiting with the dinner. Maybe some HITA visitor mentioned the delicious fried bananas, so we got some of these delicious fruits together with an enormous spicy dipping. As well a Club-Beer. Perfect! That´s to hit the spot while finishing a long travelling day. We had a pleseant and comfortable sleep. As well because we could stay in Chance´s brand-new bungalows."
More information on our website: www.hita-ev.org
More photos about Ghana in the series [📸 BEAUTY OF GHANA]:
Beauty of Ghana #1 - Jamestown Harbour
Beauty of Ghana #2 - Watching Boy in Teshie Streets
Beauty of Ghana #3 - Teshie Roadview
Beauty of Ghana #4 - Jamestown Lighthouse
Beauty of Ghana #5 - Meeting with the Boys
Beauty of Ghana #6 - Wash your hands!
Beauty of Ghana #7 - Fish Transport
Beauty of Ghana #8 - Street Shop
Beauty of Ghana #9 – Under Hair Cut
Beauty of Ghana #10 – Lovely Bride Maides
Beauty of Ghana #11 – Children´s Cross