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Community Health
The Silent Epidemic
Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, yet millions remain undiagnosed, untreated, or disconnected from care.
The Global Burden
External evidence
Non-communicable diseases account for 74% of all deaths globally. Understanding the scale of this crisis is the first step toward meaningful action.
Student-Led Impact
Students are not simply the leaders of tomorrow — they are partners in creating change today. Their energy, perspective, and commitment make them an essential force in the fight against NCDs.
Students gain hands-on clinical and community health experience, building the skilled workforce needed to address the NCD burden in underserved communities.
Students build trust with community members through sustained engagement, creating relationships that support long-term health behavior change and follow-up care.
By training successive cohorts of student leaders, Akomapa creates a self-renewing pipeline of health professionals committed to community-centered NCD care.
Our Approach
Our Community Learning & Care Hubs follow a five-stage model designed to address every dimension of the NCD challenge — from awareness to long-term evidence generation.
Students, community health workers
Health education and community awareness campaigns help people understand NCD risk factors and take earlier action.
Students, faculty supervisors
Accessible NCD screening at community hubs brings early detection closer to the people who need it most.
Students, partner clinicians
Patients identified with elevated risk are connected to healthcare facilities through established referral pathways.
Students, faculty mentors, community members
Follow-up visits, medication counseling, and ongoing management ensure patients stay connected to care over time.
Student scholars, research faculty
Data collected across all stages drives evidence generation, quality improvement, and innovation in NCD care delivery.
Data & Evidence
External evidence
Ghana faces a growing NCD burden that mirrors global trends. Understanding these numbers helps guide where Akomapa's community-based model can have the greatest impact.
Community Impact
Akomapa current results
Through community partnership and student leadership, Akomapa is making measurable progress in the fight against NCDs.
Looking Ahead
Future targets — not yet achieved
Akomapa is building toward an ambitious future — scaling community-based NCD prevention, growing the next generation of ethical health leaders, and generating evidence that strengthens health systems across Ghana and beyond.
Target by 2028
50+
Target by 2028
150,000+
Target by 2028
10,000+
Target by 2028
8,000+
Target by 2028
500+