From a low-to-middle-income country with access to palliative care standing at less than 7% for a population of 35 million—where nearly half of all mortality is related to chronic and serious conditions—Ghana is stepping into a new era of care.
Bold, innovative steps are being taken to expand access and strengthen excellence across the country.
In line with the global call to action, the Ghana Palliative Care Association (GPCA), together with its institutional members, has endorsed a Five-Year National Strategy (2025–2030), completed in 2024, that focuses on improving access, quality, and regulation of palliative care services.
To demonstrate national commitment, October has officially been designated as Palliative Care Excellence Month in Ghana—a platform to highlight progress, innovations, and partnerships shaping the future of care.
This initiative aligns with the Global Palliative Care Access Map, positioning Ghana as a regional leader driving systemic reforms that prioritize compassionate, patient-centered services.
Key innovations emerging from our collaborative work include:
- Licensing and regulation of home-based and out-of-hospital palliative care models (White Valley Care Limited & Palliumgeron Caregiver Limited).
- Establishing palliative care hubs in private and public health facilities nationwide (White Valley Care Limited).
- Training and certifying caregivers to strengthen community-based support (White Valley Care Limited & Palliumgeron Caregiver Limited).
- Expanding digital health and telemedicine solutions through the ValleyUp Mobile Application and Mobile Hospice Concept (White Valley Care Limited).
- Introducing Medical and Surgical Audits for chronic care to ensure accountable clinical practice and resource efficiency (Medix Consortium Limited).
In 2025, Ghana seeks to accelerate the implementation of this strategy by building stronger alliances with the government, private sector, and international partners. Our goal is to make palliative care not only more accessible but also sustainable, ensuring that no patient or family is left behind.
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