For a quarter of a century, the story of the West African Health Foundation (WAHF) has been written on the ground—one community, one outreach, and one life transformed at a time. Before the foundation laid the bricks for permanent medical…
When we set out to build the state-of-the-art Specialist Eye Institute at Juaben in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, we knew we weren’t just constructing four walls. We were designing the future of eye care in West Africa and establishing…
In Ghana, hundreds of thousands of people are currently living in darkness due to a condition that is entirely reversible. This condition is not a mystery or a rare disease; it is cataracts. As part of the West African Health…
In many parts of the world, a change in vision or the onset of cloudy eyes is followed by a quick visit to an optometrist or ophthalmologist. A routine procedure or a prescribed pair of glasses restores clarity, and life…
One month ago, the energy on the Brooklyn Bridge was electric. Hundreds of you laced up your sneakers, waved the Ghana flag high, and walked with a singular, powerful focus: to bring sustainable healthcare and eye care to West Africa.…
We are thrilled to share a monumental milestone in our 25-year legacy of healing ! As announced during our 3rd Annual Walk-A-Thon, the West African Health Foundation (WAHF) Eye Institute in Juaben, Ashanti Region, Ghana, has officially reached 90% overall…
You’re invited to the 3rd Annual WAHF Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, June 6th,2026. This year is a major milestone: we are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the West African Health Foundation! Last year’s event demonstrated your incredible commitment and generosity, and…
25 years ago a tragedy hit my family whereby my youngest sister passed away after a routine Cesarean Section in a hospital in Kumasi, Ghana, due to some preventable causes. The unfortunate part is that this story is not unique…
After two and a half decades of dedicated annual medical missions, comprehensive malaria control, environmental sanitation, and public health education, the West African Health Foundation (WAHF) is looking to the future. Over the next 25 years, WAHF is transitioning from…
2026 marks a historic milestone for the West African Health Foundation (WAHF). Twenty-five years ago, we set out with a vision to bridge the gap in healthcare accessibility across West Africa. Today, we stand as a testament to what is…