About Us
Adjah Cancer Support Ghana (ACSG) is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization in Ghana committed to supporting people and families affected by cancer and promoting cancer awareness, prevention, early detection, health education, and community wellbeing.
Our motto is “So no one faces cancer alone.”
ACSG works with communities, health professionals, schools, volunteers, organizations, donors, and other partners to promote greater awareness of cancer and strengthen community health. Our work includes cancer education, community outreach, early-detection awareness, support for community health screening activities, patient and caregiver support, school and youth health education, fundraising, research, and public education.
Through our Global Health Hospital Elective in Ghana, we seek to create meaningful opportunities for healthcare students and professionals to learn about healthcare delivery in Ghana and gain international exposure in a different health system. Participants can learn from local healthcare professionals, observe healthcare practices, and develop a broader understanding of global health and community health challenges.
We believe international learning should be based on respect, responsible engagement, cultural understanding, and a willingness to learn. Our approach encourages participants to appreciate the realities of healthcare in Ghana while sharing knowledge and experiences from their own backgrounds.
ACSG is committed to creating a supportive environment where participants can learn, engage with local communities, and develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between healthcare, community needs, and social factors.
We believe that meaningful international experiences can broaden perspectives, strengthen professional development, and build lasting connections between people and communities.
Adjah Cancer Support Ghana (ACSG)
“So no one faces cancer alone.”
Program at a glance
Why choose us?
Choose our Global Health Hospital Elective in Ghana for an opportunity to gain international healthcare experience while learning about the Ghanaian health system and patient care in a different cultural setting. Participants receive orientation, local coordination, and support throughout their placement. The elective provides opportunities to observe healthcare practices, learn from local healthcare professionals, and develop a broader understanding of global health and community health challenges.
We also value cultural exchange, respectful learning, and professional development. Participants can gain new perspectives, strengthen their understanding of healthcare delivery in Ghana, and build meaningful connections while experiencing Ghanaian culture and community life.
Requirements
Participants should be healthcare students, graduates, or professionals interested in gaining international experience and learning about healthcare delivery in Ghana. Applicants should be responsible, respectful, open-minded, and willing to learn from local healthcare professionals and communities. Participants must follow hospital policies, professional standards, confidentiality requirements, and local laws.
Any clinical activity must be appropriate to the participant’s qualifications, experience, and authorization and carried out under appropriate supervision. Participants should have valid travel documents and travel insurance and meet any visa, vaccination, health, or hospital requirements applicable to their placement. Participants must be willing to respect Ghanaian culture and adapt to the local environment.
Volunteer experience
A typical day begins with breakfast and preparation for the hospital placement. Participants spend the morning at the hospital, observing healthcare delivery, learning from local healthcare professionals, and gaining insight into patient care and the Ghanaian health system. Activities may include ward or department observations, clinical discussions, health education, and learning about cancer care and public health, depending on hospital approval and the participant’s area of study.
After lunch, participants may continue their hospital placement or take part in scheduled community health or educational activities. Evenings are generally free for rest, reflection, cultural experiences, or exploring the local community. All activities follow hospital policies and respect patient privacy and confidentiality.
€311 per week
Participants will stay in safe, clean, and comfortable accommodation arranged by ACSG in Ghana. Accommodation may be provided in a local guesthouse or suitable residence, depending on availability and group size. Shared rooms may be provided for participants of the same gender. Private rooms may be available at an additional cost.
Three meals per day—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—are included in the program fee. Meals will include a selection of Ghanaian and familiar food options. Participants should inform ACSG in advance of any allergies, dietary restrictions, or special requirements.
Basic amenities, including a bed, bathroom facilities, electricity, and water, will be provided.
3 meals per day
During free time, participants can relax and explore Ghana at their own pace. They may enjoy local Ghanaian food, visit markets, explore Ho and surrounding communities, take nature walks, visit cultural and historical sites, or experience local music and traditions. Participants may also arrange optional trips to waterfalls, mountains, beaches, and other attractions.
Free-time activities are separate from the hospital elective and are undertaken at the participant’s own discretion. Any transportation, entrance fees, guides, meals outside the program, or other costs related to personal excursions are the participant’s responsibility.
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