Osei Boateng Listed Among Africa's Most Impactful 100 Change
Makers 2023
In 2023, Osei Boateng earned recognition as one of Africa's
most impactful 100 change-makers for his steadfast commitment to healthcare
accessibility. As the founder and Executive Director of the OKB Hope
Foundation, Boateng's mission revolves around ensuring quality and affordable
healthcare for all, irrespective of socio-economic constraints.
His dedication to serving underserved and vulnerable
populations marks him as a passionate healthcare leader striving for equitable
healthcare provision.
Boateng's academic journey at Cornell University, where he
earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Health, and Society alongside
minors in Business and Gerontology, followed by a Master's degree in Healthcare
Administration, underscores his comprehensive preparation for this role.
Notably, he has received prestigious recognitions including the Cornell
Tradition Fellow alum and the Cornell Senior Recognition Award.
His impact transcends academia, evidenced by accolades such
as being named a finalist for the Echoing Green, a 2023 Young Global Changer,
and a 2023 CNN Hero. Central to his initiatives is the Hope Health Van, which
delivers vital medical services to remote and underserved areas of Ghana.
Since its launch in February 2022, the van has benefited
over 5,000 individuals across 52 rural communities, effectively addressing
accessibility challenges by bringing healthcare directly to the people's
doorsteps, community by community.
