About MLHTS-Kintampo
A caring institution training Ghana's health workforce
Founded to widen access to quality health education in Kintampo — where brilliant, needy students are supported to become the nurses, scientists and pharmacists their communities need.
Our Mission
Mission Statement
Rooted in and professing fidelity to the principles of community service and non-profit education, MLHTS-Kintampo is a health training institution dedicated to nurturing intellectual growth and a spirit of service in its students. We prepare them to become exceptional healthcare and community service professionals guided by our core values of excellence, integrity, professionalism, caring, compassion, and justice.
Guiding Philosophy
Our Guiding Philosophy
In fulfillment of this mission, MLHTS-Kintampo will:
- Offer a strong, not-for-profit healthcare academic community dedicated to the pursuit of accessible and equitable healthcare for all, regardless of income, background, or creed.
- Enhance students’ awareness of human dignity and the importance of quality of life for all.
- Provide opportunities for motivated students, not necessarily only the academically brilliant, who need financial assistance to pursue affordable or free, quality education.
- Develop students through our Be–Know–Do leadership philosophy, building character and integrity (Be), knowledge and critical thinking (Know), and practical competence, service, and leadership (Do) so they are prepared not only to become skilled healthcare professionals, but also responsible leaders in their communities.
What we stand for
Core Values
Compassion
Care for every patient and classmate with dignity and warmth.
Excellence
Rigorous, accredited standards in every program and practical.
Integrity
Honest, ethical practice — the foundation of trusted care.
Community
Rooted in Kintampo, serving the health of the whole region.
Innovation
Research and new methods that move healthcare forward.
Service
Putting patients and the public good before all else.
From the President
President's Message
On behalf of Dr. Maame Akyaa Duah Agbenyikey and myself, I extend a heartfelt welcome to you to Martin Luther Health Training School (MLHTS), Kintampo. We are delighted that you are exploring the opportunities our institution offers in healthcare education, research, leadership, and community service.
At MLHTS-Kintampo, our mission is built on a foundation of not-for-profit education and a deep commitment to serving underserved communities. We believe in the power of communalism and actively work to expand access to quality healthcare, particularly in rural and resource-deprived communities. Our guiding principles draw inspiration from the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., together with our Be–Know–Do leadership philosophy, through which we develop character, knowledge, practical competence, service, and leadership in our students.
Central to this mission are the George Agbenyikey Memorial Adopt-A-Student Scholarship and the George Agbenyikey Memorial Scholarship Fund. Our ambitious goal is to provide scholarships and financial assistance to at least 70% of our students within the next five years, ensuring that motivated students are not denied quality education simply because of their financial circumstances.
These scholarships are primarily supported by the Martin Luther Health Training Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation based in Maryland, USA. We warmly invite individuals, families, alumni, businesses, and organizations to support the Foundation. Your donation can directly help a student pay for tuition, books, accommodation, food, healthcare, and other essential educational needs. Every contribution, regardless of size, can open the door to an education and change a life.
We also invite you to participate in our ongoing Lifestyle Study, which explores the impact of lifestyle and social practices on health outcomes within our community.
The establishment of MLHTS in Kintampo holds special significance for my family and me. More than 30 years ago, my father acquired property in Kyeremankuma, Kintampo, with the dream of establishing an eye clinic to serve the community. Sadly, that dream remained unfulfilled following his passing. To honor his legacy and carry his vision forward, this health training school was established to bring healthcare education and services closer to the people of Kintampo and surrounding communities.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Hon. Dr. Owusu Duah for his invaluable guidance and unwavering support in the establishment of this institution.
I invite you to explore our website, learn about our academic programs, support our scholarship mission, and become part of the growing MLHTS-Kintampo family. Come experience our beautiful 30-acre campus adjacent to the Kintampo Waterfalls, where the Pumpu Creek flows through our grounds and forms our own natural waterfall, affectionately known as “Martin Luther Falls.” We also invite you to learn about our road adoption and community service program, through which our students and partners promote road safety and community well-being along the Kintampo corridor.
Together, we can make quality education possible for every motivated student, regardless of their ability to pay.
Dr. Wilfred Agbenyikey
President · Martin Luther Health Training School (MLHTS), Kintampo