Healthcare in Ghana Orientation
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Understanding how healthcare works in Ghana is critical to settling in with confidence. This guided orientation provides a clear, practical overview of the country’s healthcare system, including both public and private medical facilities, as well as local and international health insurance options.
Through this experience, you will gain firsthand insight into what to expect from routine and specialist care, how healthcare is accessed, and how services are delivered in real-world settings. We also cover medication access, including how to obtain and fill prescriptions locally.
Designed for members of the African diaspora and expatriates, this orientation equips you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions and navigate healthcare in Ghana with clarity.
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- What You'll Learn -
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Public Healthcare
Gain an understanding of how Ghana’s public healthcare system operates. Learn about service availability, wait times, costs, and the role of Ghana’s public health insurance in accessing care.
Private Healthcare
Learn how private healthcare operates in Ghana, including access to higher quality care, shorter wait times, and the role of insurance or out-of-pocket payment in receiving care.
Access to Medications
Understand how medications are accessed in Ghana, including the difference between over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Access or continue your medications with confidence.
Health Insurance
Understand how health insurance works in Ghana, including the differences between local plans and international private coverage. Overview on payments, reimbursements, and out-of-pocket costs.
Referral Providers
Have specific healthcare needs? Let us know, and we will connect you with trusted referral providers suited to your care requirements.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Ground transportation
- An insightful Reintegration Specialist
- Tours of medical facilities
- Bottled Water
- Travel Visa
- Passport
- Personal Expenses
- Enrollment fees (optional)
Information Center
Available Dates:
- Tuesday – Friday (subject to confirmation)
Time:Â
- Start time: 10:00 AM
- Duration: 3-4 hours
Pick up / Drop Off Location:Â
- African Diaspora Resource Centre
Activity Level:Â
- Light, minimal physical activity
We recommend bringing the following items to enhance your experience:
- Notebook and pen to take notes
- List of any prescription or over-the-counter medications or herbal supplements
- Medical history (for insurance quotes)
A travel visa is required to enter Ghana. The application for visa issuance can be conducted through the the nearest Ghana Embassy or Ghana Consulate in your country of residence.
Type of Visas
We recommend applying for a Multiple Entry visa, to enable you to visit Ghana again in the future using the same visa, however a Single Entry visa is also acceptable if needed to save on costs.Â
Visa on Arrival
- There are certain Nationalities who are exempt from travel visa requirements, and are able to obtain a visa on arrival upon entering Ghana. To check the current list of countries, please read this resource.
- For non-exempt Nationalities, Visa on arrival is also an option, however an approval letter needs to be issued prior to travel. If you are unable to obtain a travel visa through your local Ghana Embassy, please request your visa on arrival approval here.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 48 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 48 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Cancel for any reason travel insurance is highly recommended for protection of funds in the event of illness, emergencies, weather, pandemics, or other unforeseen travel changes.
Your Healthcare Journey in Ghana Starts Here
Be prepared with real insight into how healthcare is accessed and delivered.
Your Travel Team
African Diaspora Resource Centre Ghana
Organizer
Curator of the Repatriation & Heritage tour and facilitator for the Moving to Ghana Workshop
Registered Tour Guide
We partner with top tour guides registered through Ghana Tourism Authority to facilitate your Heritage & Culture Tour
OneAfrica Properties Ghana
Real Estate Specialist
Real Estate Agency and facilitator of Land and Property Tour



