Ghana Medical Foundation

Empowering Ghana’s Students Through Health and Education

The Ghana Medical Foundation

Our mission is to empower students in Ghana to live higher-quality lives and serve their communities by advancing public health, expanding educational access, and creating pathways into healthcare careers.

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Healthcare and Educational Challenges in Ghana

42%

Ghana has a 42% staffing shortfall below the minimum workforce needed to safely run national health facilities.

Human Resources for Health / PubMed Central, 2021

22%

Only about 22% of Ghana’s college-age population is enrolled in tertiary education, compared with about 79% in the U.S.

World Bank Open Data, 2023 Ghana / 2022 U.S

1.3 per 10,000

Approximately 1.3 physicians for every 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to nearly 40 per 10,000 people in the U.S.

World Bank Open Data, 2022

From Health Education to Healthcare Careers

Our programs help students improve their health, succeed in school, and prepare for careers that serve their communities.

Health Education

Practical knowledge students can use

Professional-led health education clinics
Lessons on prevention, nutrition, mental health, first aid, and wellness
Activities that help students apply what they learn at home and in their communities
Early exposure to healthcare roles and responsibilities

Healthcare Pathways

Support from education to career preparation