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Public Health Project in Ghana

Ghana Interns who wish to specialize in the community outreach aspect of our Medicine & Healthcare programs in Ghana can join a fulltime Public Health project. Whether you are a student looking to gain experience in public health or already work in the field, you can contribute by helping local children and adults who would struggle to access healthcare or afford treatment without our outreach programs.

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

International Public Health Experience with Projects Abroad

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Public health interns participate in community outreach activities every day. Interns work alongside a local healthcare professional who will train you wherever possible in the various screening and testing procedures.

Interns are involved in the following types of work:

  • General health testing (e.g. blood sugar levels, body mass index, blood pressure)
  • Eye screening
  • Screening for worms
  • 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 programs take place in orphanages, schools, churches, villages, and community centers. Interns usually work from Monday to Friday and have the weekends free to experience living in Ghana.

This project is available for less than a month if you don't have time to join us for a month or more. This project has been selected by our local colleagues as being suitable for shorter durations for both the host community and the volunteer. Although you will gain valuable cultural insight and work intensely within the local community please be aware that you may not be able to make the same impact as someone participating for a longer period.