By Nadia Ntiamoah
Residents of the Greater Accra Region are set to benefit from a major free healthcare intervention as a United States–based medical team begins a 10-day medical outreach in the capital, bringing specialist care to underserved communities at no cost.
The outreach, scheduled to run from January 17 to January 27, 2026, is being organized by the Ghanaian Association for Medical Aid (GAMA), a New Jersey–based non-profit medical organization made up largely of Ghanaian health professionals living and working in the United States.
The exercise is being carried out in partnership with Uriel Impact Generation, a Ghana-based humanitarian organization focused on community development and social support.
This year’s mission marks GAMA’s second medical outreach to the Greater Accra Region, following years of similar interventions across other parts of the country.
In previous editions, the organization has delivered free medical services to communities in the Northern, Western, Central, Eastern and Ashanti Regions, targeting populations with limited access to specialist healthcare.
Founded to bridge healthcare gaps in Ghana, GAMA has over the years become known for deploying volunteer doctors, nurses and allied health professionals from the United States to provide free diagnosis, treatment and health education.
The initiative is entirely non-profit and relies on volunteer expertise, donations and local partnerships to deliver care to thousands of patients during each mission.
The 2026 Accra outreach will focus on the diagnosis and treatment of both chronic and acute conditions.
According to organizers, services to be offered include care for hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, infectious diseases, malaria, mental health conditions, pediatric care, and vision-related problems.
Patients requiring further attention will also receive referrals and medical advice for continued care.
GAMA’s medical team is led by Dr. Andrew Baddoo, a US-based nephrologist and the head of the organization.
Dr. Baddoo has spearheaded several of GAMA’s previous missions and is widely regarded for his commitment to improving access to quality healthcare in Ghana through diaspora-led initiatives.
One of GAMA’s two New Jersey–based advisers, Kofi Ayim, has also been closely involved in coordinating the outreach.
He is expected to be present at some of the treatment centers to support the medical teams and assist with community engagement throughout the exercise.
The outreach is being conducted in collaboration with traditional and community leadership in Accra, including Naa Manye Affipong, the Paramount Queen Mother of Jamestown Ngleshie Alata, whose involvement is expected to help mobilize residents and ensure smooth community participation.
Organizers say the Greater Accra outreach is particularly significant due to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in urban Ghana, where many residents still struggle to afford specialist care despite proximity to major hospitals.
