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Bono Region · Ghana

Heart care that reaches everyone.

Advanced cardiac diagnostics — echocardiography, ECG, and ABPM — brought directly to underserved communities across Ghana.

Echo
Echocardiography
18-Lead
ECG
24 hr
ABPM
72
BPM
120/80
mmHg
Sinus
Rhythm
12-Lead ECG · Live
Normal SR
CHD Detection
72%
Referral completion
HFpEF Screening
58%
Metabolic risk flag

Registry Launching 2026

Ghana's first community cardiovascular outcomes registry — data collection begins Q3 2026.

Echocardiography 12-Lead ECG ABPM CHD Screening Referral Coordination
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Early Detection

Identifying cardiovascular risk before symptoms arise through structured community screening programs.

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Precision Diagnostics

Clinical-grade echocardiography, 18-lead ECG, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring at community level.

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Community Outreach

Mobile cardiac care deployed to underserved communities, removing access barriers to life-saving diagnostics.

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Referral & Care Coordination

Structured pathways connecting screened patients to specialist care, ensuring continuity across the health system.

Our Mission

A cardiovascular system
built for equity

"To reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in underserved communities through early detection, diagnostic-driven care, structured referral systems, and compassionate service."

Equity in Access

Bringing clinical-grade cardiac care to communities historically excluded from specialist services.

Diagnostic-Driven Care

Every clinical decision backed by objective, reproducible cardiovascular data — not assumption.

Measurable Impact

Developing a cardiovascular registry to track outcomes and demonstrate population-level change.

Clinical Focus Areas

CHD Identification — Systematic congenital and acquired heart disease screening with structured referral pathways.

HFpEF Prevention — Targeting heart failure with preserved ejection fraction through early metabolic risk detection.

Cardio-Metabolic-Renal — Integrated screening addressing the intersection of cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal disease.

Hypertension Management — Community ABPM programs to detect and monitor elevated blood pressure in high-risk groups.

Registry Development — Building Ghana's cardiovascular outcomes registry to guide evidence-based policy and practice.

What We Offer

Diagnostic Services

Clinical-grade cardiovascular diagnostics deployed at community level — precision care without the barrier of tertiary-center access.

Echocardiography (Echo)

Transthoracic echocardiographic assessment of cardiac structure and function. Evaluates ventricular function, valvular disease, pericardial effusion, and congenital abnormalities.

2D Echo Doppler Colour Flow
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ECG (12 & 18-Lead)

Standard 12-lead and extended 18-lead electrocardiography for comprehensive assessment of cardiac rhythm, conduction abnormalities, ischaemia, and hypertrophy patterns.

12-Lead 18-Lead Rhythm Analysis
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ABPM

24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring to detect white-coat hypertension, masked hypertension, nocturnal dipping patterns, and true hypertensive burden over time.

24-Hour Nocturnal Dip BP Variability
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Community Screening Programs

Structured population-level cardiovascular screening events targeting underserved communities — combining risk stratification, point-of-care diagnostics, and referral coordination.

Risk Stratification Point-of-Care Referral
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Data & Outcomes

BHI Cardiovascular Registry

Launching 2026

We are building Ghana's first community-based cardiovascular outcomes registry — enabling systematic data collection, outcome tracking, and evidence-based program refinement.

Patient Registry

Longitudinal tracking of screened and treated patients

Outcome Tracking

Measuring mortality reduction and diagnostic yield over time

Early Detection Metrics

Quantifying CHD identification rates and referral completion

Impact Dashboard Under Development — Data collection begins 2026
Clinical Priorities

What the data will
help us prove

We are not presenting fabricated statistics. Instead, we are building the infrastructure to generate honest, reproducible cardiovascular impact data for Ghana.

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CHD Prevalence in Ghana

Establishing baseline congenital and structural heart disease rates in underserved populations through systematic screening data.

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HFpEF & Metabolic Risk

Documenting the intersection of heart failure, diabetes, hypertension, and renal disease in community screening cohorts.

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Referral Pathway Completion

Tracking how many diagnosed patients successfully reach specialist care — measuring the true impact of our coordination model.

Outreach & Community

Care that reaches
the last mile

We go to the community — not the other way around. Mobile diagnostic units bring precision cardiac care to where people live and work.

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Mobile Cardiac Screening

Portable echocardiography and ECG equipment deployed directly to rural and peri-urban communities across Ghana.

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Diagnostic Outreach

ABPM and 12-lead ECG in community settings — clinical precision, zero tertiary-center barrier.

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Health Education

Community-level cardiovascular literacy programs targeting risk factor awareness.

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Referral Coordination

Ensuring diagnosed patients navigate the health system to specialist care with structured follow-up.

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CHD in Children

Paediatric cardiac screening targeting congenital heart disease in high-burden communities.

Collaboration

Build the cardiac
ecosystem with us

Cardiovascular equity requires a coordinated system. BHI partners with hospitals, NGOs, corporate CSR programs, and government health agencies to scale impact.

Hospitals & Clinics

Referral network integration, shared diagnostic resources, joint outreach programs.

NGOs & Health Orgs

Co-designing community programs targeting shared cardiovascular health goals.

Corporate (CSR)

Employee cardiac screening programs and community health sponsorship aligned with CSR goals.

Government

Supporting national cardiovascular health policy with field data and implementation frameworks.

Collaborate with BHI

Whether you are a hospital system, a development partner, a corporate funder, or a government agency — there is a meaningful role for you in building cardiovascular equity across Ghana.

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Our People

The Foundation's Leadership

Bono Heart Initiative is guided by a team of clinicians, public health specialists, and community advocates united by a single purpose — cardiovascular equity for all Ghanaians.

KA
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Founder

A cardiologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Mensah founded BHI after witnessing the devastating toll of undetected heart disease in rural Ghana.

Dr. EDWARD BEDIAKO MENSAH

Founder & Executive Director
MBChB FGCP Cardiology
AB
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Medical

Dr. Boateng leads BHI's clinical operations, overseeing echocardiography and diagnostic protocols across all community outreach programmes.

Dr. Abena Boateng

Medical Director
MBChB MSc Echocardiography
EO
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Operations

Emmanuel manages BHI's field operations, coordinating mobile screening logistics and community health worker deployment across 8 districts.

Emmanuel Owusu

Director of Operations
MPH Health Systems
AA
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Research

Dr. Asante leads BHI's cardiovascular registry development and outcomes research programme, building the evidence base for equitable cardiac care in Ghana.

Dr. Adwoa Asante

Head of Research & Registry
PhD Epidemiology
PK
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Community

Philip bridges BHI's clinical programmes and the communities we serve, managing health education campaigns and community health worker training.

Philip Koomson

Community Engagement Lead
BSc Public Health
YM
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Finance

Yaa oversees BHI's financial management, donor relations, and grant reporting — ensuring resources reach frontline cardiac care efficiently.

Yaa Mensah

Finance & Partnerships Director
MBA Non-profit Finance
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JA
MB
EF
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Clinical Advisory Board

BHI is supported by a seven-member Clinical Advisory Board comprising cardiologists, public health physicians, and cardiovascular researchers from across Ghana and internationally. Advisory Board details available upon request.

Upcoming Events

Join Us in the Field

Community screening days, health education forums, and fundraising events — find an event near you or register your community.

Jul
08
2026
Outreach

Mobile Echo & ECG Clinic — Techiman

📍 Techiman District Hospital
⏱ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Register
Jul
22
2026
Education

Heart Health Workshop for Health Workers

📍 BHI Sunyani Office
⏱ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Register
Aug
30
2026
Fundraiser

Annual Hearts of Bono Gala

📍 Kumasi City Hotel, Kumasi
⏱ 7:00 PM Onwards Get Tickets
Event Types
Free community screening — no referral needed
Clinical outreach & diagnostic events
Fundraising & partnership events
Latest Updates

News & Field Reports

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📋 Registry
April 2026 · 2 min read

Cardiovascular Registry Development Enters Final Design Phase

BHI's outcomes registry infrastructure is now in final design — data collection is on track to begin in Q3 2026.

Read More →
🤝 Partnership
March 2026 · 2 min read

New Partnership with Techiman District Health Directorate Formalised

BHI signs MoU with Techiman District Health Directorate to expand cardiac referral pathways across the Bono East region.

Read More →
Patient Stories

Voices from the Community

All stories are shared with full informed consent. Names and identifying details are anonymised to protect privacy.

I had no idea I had a heart problem. I felt fine. The BHI team came to our community and found something with their machine. They helped me get to the hospital. The doctor said I needed treatment urgently. I would not have known without them.
AK
A.K., 54
Sunyani District — Screening Participant
My child was born and we suspected something was wrong with her heart. We could not afford to go to Accra. BHI screened her and arranged for a cardiologist to review her case. She has now received proper diagnosis and is being managed. We are so grateful.
MB
M.B., Parent
Techiman — Children's Cardiac Programme
As a nurse in a rural clinic, I never had access to ECG training. After BHI's workshop, I can now identify warning signs and refer patients appropriately. This has already helped three of my patients this year.
EO
E.O., Registered Nurse
Dormaa — Health Worker Training Programme
Transparency

Annual Reports & Downloads

We are committed to full financial and programmatic transparency. All reports are publicly available.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before coming for a screening or partnering with BHI.

Is the cardiac screening really free?

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Yes — all BHI community screening events are completely free of charge. This includes echocardiography, 12-lead ECG, ABPM, and blood pressure checks. BHI is a non-profit initiative and all services at outreach events are provided at no cost to the patient.

Do I need a referral or appointment to be screened?

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No referral is needed for community outreach events. Simply register using the form on this page or show up at a scheduled screening event. For individual appointments outside of outreach events, please contact us directly.

What happens after I am screened?

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After your screening, our clinical team will review your results with you on the same day. If no concerns are found, you will receive a summary and heart health advice. If a cardiac abnormality is detected, we will coordinate a referral to an appropriate specialist and support your navigation through the health system at no additional cost.

Can children be screened for heart disease?

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Yes. BHI runs a dedicated paediatric cardiac screening programme targeting congenital heart disease (CHD) in children. Parents or guardians can register children for screening at outreach events or contact us to arrange a dedicated paediatric assessment.

How can my organisation partner with BHI?

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BHI partners with hospitals, clinics, NGOs, corporate organisations (CSR programmes), and government health agencies. Use the partnership section on this page or email us at info@bonoheartinitiative.org to start a conversation. We tailor each partnership to the specific goals and capacity of the collaborating organisation.

How do I know my donation is being used properly?

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BHI is committed to full financial transparency. All donations are tracked and reported in our published annual reports, available for download on this website. We are a registered non-profit organisation in Ghana and operate under standard NGO financial governance requirements.

Book a Screening

Request a Cardiac Screening

Complete this form and our team will contact you to confirm your screening appointment or direct you to the nearest upcoming outreach event.

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Submit Your Request

Fill in your details and preferred location. No referral letter needed.

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We Confirm Within 48 Hours

Our team will call or SMS you to confirm your appointment or event date.

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Attend — Completely Free

Show up at the confirmed location. Bring your Ghana Health Insurance card if you have one — but it is not required.

Screening Request Form

All fields marked * are required. Your information is confidential.

🔒 Your information is confidential and will only be used to coordinate your screening.

Request Received!

Thank you. Our team will contact you within 48 hours to confirm your screening appointment. If you have an urgent concern, please call us directly at +233 559748910.

Join the Team

Volunteer With BHI

We welcome health professionals, students, logisticians, and community advocates who want to contribute to cardiovascular equity in Ghana.

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Clinical Volunteers

Cardiologists, nurses, sonographers, and allied health professionals to support outreach screening days.

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Health Education Facilitators

Community educators and public health students to lead cardiovascular literacy sessions.

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Logistics & Field Support

Help coordinate transport, equipment set-up, and patient flow at screening events.

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Data & Research Volunteers

Support registry development, data entry, and programme evaluation.

Volunteer Application

Tell us about yourself and how you would like to contribute. We'll be in touch within one week.

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Application Received!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering. Our team will review your application and contact you within one week.

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AI-powered · Cardiac health support
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