A team of nine volunteer doctors and nurses from Greece has arrived in Ghana to deliver free medical services to communities across the country, in a mission running from August 28 to September 10, 2025. The initiative, organised by the Holy Orthodox Archdiocese of Accra under the blessing of the Patriarchate of
Alexandria and All Africa, is being carried out in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Health, the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Greek Consulate in Ghana, and local Orthodox parishes.
The visiting specialists include general practitioners, surgeons, ophthalmologists, internists, and nurses. They have brought with them 22 suitcases filled with donated medicines collected in Greece, which will be distributed free of charge to patients during the mission. The programme is designed to reach both urban and rural communities, with scheduled stops in Gomoa Fomena, Tema Newtown, Lapaz, Larteh Akuapem, Akim South, and Akim Breman.
Services on offer include free consultations, pharmaceutical support, preventive examinations, and educational seminars on hygiene and first aid. These activities aim to address both immediate healthcare needs and longer-term public health awareness, particularly in areas where access to medical services is limited.
His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel of Accra, encouraged the public to take advantage of the opportunity, describing the mission as “a gift of compassion, open to all regardless of race, nationality, or religion”. His remarks reflect the inclusive nature of the outreach, which seeks to bridge gaps in healthcare access without discrimination.
The mission’s combination of direct medical care, free medication distribution, and preventive health education is expected to have a meaningful impact on the targeted communities. By partnering with local health authorities and faith-based organisations, the organisers aim to ensure that the benefits extend beyond the two-week period, leaving behind improved awareness and stronger community links to healthcare resources.
This collaboration between Ghanaian institutions and international volunteers highlights the role of cross-border partnerships in addressing healthcare challenges. For many residents in the beneficiary areas, the arrival of the Greek medical team offers not only immediate relief from untreated conditions but also a renewed sense of connection to global networks of solidarity and care.
Source: Greek Doctors Arrive in Ghana for Free Health Care Mission | Ghana News Agency
