Country: Ghana
Position: Field Veterinarian
International Partner: GAPNET
Start Date: July 15, 2019
Joseph is a retired veterinarian from Quispamsis, New Brunswick. As a Canadian-Ghanaian, Joseph has been able to garner support for change in rural Ghana communities through his ability to understand the local culture and language. Leading animal health and biosecurity trainings over multiple placements, Joseph has been a wonderful volunteer enhancing animal and human health in Ghana, volunteering with VWB/VSF since 2016.
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