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Rare Disease Ghana Initiative

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

HealthDisability
NGONational reach
Profile last updated: August 22, 2026

About

Rare Disease Ghana Initiative is a non-governmental organisation based in Accra, Ghana working on health, disability.

Rare Disease Ghana Initiative is a national non-governmental organisation in Ghana that advocates for and coordinates care for individuals and families affected by undiagnosed, genetic and rare diseases. It raises awareness, provides support and care navigation, including hotlines and outreach, and works to improve healthcare and social services. It partners with government, clinicians and global alliances, and is the national voice for rare disease in Ghana. Its activities include Rare Disease Day, symposiums, family meet-ups and the African Summit on Rare Diseases.

Location

Accra, Ghana

Organisation type

NGO

Focus areas

rare diseasesundiagnosed diseasesgenetic disordersadvocacypatient supportGhana

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

HealthDisability

Works for

PatientsFamiliesCarers

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningDirect servicesAwareness & education

Programmes

Orphan Zone

Health · Ghana

Practical help and support for people affected by rare and undiagnosed conditions in Ghana.

Countries of operation

Ghana

Funding & support

Ways to support

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