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Healthcare

Ghana β€” Hospitals, clinics, and mental health support

Educational information only β€” not legal advice. Verify all details with official sources. Laws and conditions change frequently.

Healthcare

  • β–ΈGhana's National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) provides coverage for citizens β€” register at any NHIS office with your Ghana Card.
  • β–ΈNHIS covers primary care, specialist visits, and most medications at accredited facilities.
  • β–ΈKorle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra is the main national referral hospital.
  • β–ΈCommunity clinics (CHPS β€” Community Health Planning and Services) provide basic care at the village level.
  • β–ΈPrivate hospitals (37 Military Hospital, Nyaho Medical Centre) offer better-resourced care for those with means.

Mental Health Support

  • β–ΈAccra Psychiatric Hospital is Ghana's main public mental health facility.
  • β–ΈBasicNeeds Ghana is an NGO providing community mental health support.
  • β–ΈChurches and spiritual organizations (Christian and Muslim) provide pastoral counseling widely.
  • β–ΈThe Ghana Mental Health Authority oversees public mental health services.
  • β–ΈWACMH (West African College of Physicians Psychiatry) has resources for mental health access information.

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