Our health education clinics will be held once per month at each partner school and will be led by local healthcare and public health professionals who understand the needs of their communities.

Each session will focus on practical health topics such as:

• Nutrition and healthy eating habits

• Hygiene and illness prevention

• Mental health and emotional well-being

• Healthy family practices

These clinics emphasize prevention and practical application, helping students understand not only what healthy behaviors are, but how to apply them in daily life.

In additional to health topics, these clinics will also include medical preperation for student internships, this may include medical certification.

Students participating in the program will receive learning materials and notebooks aligned with the health lessons taught in each clinic.

These materials help students:

• Review concepts after the clinic

• Share health knowledge with family members

• There will be opportunities for students to apply what they learn outside of the health educational clinics

By reinforcing learning outside the classroom, the program encourages health education to extend beyond the school and into the family environment.

Participation in the health education clinics is also connected to:

• School fee scholarship program

• Paid medical internships

• Scholarships for higher education

This model encourages students to engage deeply with the material while also helping remove financial barriers that prevent students from continuing their education.

Each clinic is designed to be simple, interactive, and practical so that students can immediately apply what they learn in their daily lives.

1. Welcome & Introduction
Students gather at their school where a local healthcare professional introduces the topic for the month and explains why it matters for personal and family health.

2. Interactive Lesson
The instructor teaches the core topic using simple demonstrations, discussion, and real-life examples. Students are encouraged to ask questions and participate.

3. Practical Application
Students learn how to apply the lesson at home. This may include demonstrations such as proper handwashing, identifying healthy foods, or discussing ways to support mental well-being.

4. Reflection & Learning Materials
Students receive notebooks and materials that reinforce the lesson and help them review what they learned with their families.

5. Scholarship Connection
Students are encouraged to reflect on the lesson and apply it in their homes. Participation and demonstrated understanding contribute to eligibility for school fee scholarships through partner schools.

Example Lesson Topics

• Nutrition and balanced meals

• Hygiene and disease prevention

• Clean water and sanitation practices

• Mental health and emotional resilience

• Preventing common illnesses

Expected Outcomes

Through consistent monthly clinics, the program aims to:

• Improve students’ understanding of key health principles

• Encourage healthier habits within families

• Increase school attendance and engagement

• Strengthen long-term community health knowledge

Over time, these small but consistent improvements help create healthier students, stronger families, and communities better equipped to care for one another.

Health education clinics are taught by local public health representatives and healthcare professionals who understand the needs and realities of their communities.

Whenever possible, the Ghana Medical Foundation works with local nurses, clinicians, and public health educators to lead each session. Their experience allows lessons to be culturally relevant, practical, and focused on the most important health challenges facing students and families.

To support local expertise and strengthen sustainability, the program provides paid teaching opportunities for qualified public health professionals and healthcare providers who lead the clinics.

This approach helps:

• Provide opportunites for public and healthcare professionals to be empowered to serve their community

• Ensure accurate and responsible health education

• Support local professionals contributing to community health

• Build long-term partnerships with healthcare providers in Ghana

By investing in local leadership, the program aims to create a model where community health education is led by those who know the community best.