Public Health Project in Ghana

(Projects for Gap year, Internship and Holidays)

Volunteers who wish to specialize in the community outreach in Ghana Medicine & Healthcare programs can join a full time Public Health project. Whether you are on a gap year hoping to study medicine at university, a summer placement, or you already have some medical experience, you can make a big difference to local children and adults who would often struggle to access healthcare or afford the treatments without our outreach program.

The Public Health project is based in and around the city of Kumasi in the center of Ghana. Volunteers live with a local Ghanaian host family, who will welcome you into their home and introduce you to the Ghanaian culture.

Voluntary Public Health Placements in Ghana

Volunteers work alongside a local healthcare professional who will train you in the various screening and testing procedures where possible. Volunteers are involved in the following types of work:

• General health testing (e.g. blood sugar levels, body mass index, blood pressure)
• Eye screening
• Testing for hepatitis
• Testing for diabetics
• Minor wound and skin treatments
• Malaria testing and treatment
• Educational talks on general health issues (e.g. hygiene and first aid)

The public health outreach program takes place in orphanages, schools, churches, villages and community centers. Volunteers usually work from Monday to Friday and have the weekends free to relax or travel. Contact us or Apply today