On January 13, 2019, my father died of a stroke.
In the years that followed, I kept hearing the same story from Ghanaian families. Breadwinners and loved ones lost to what people called sudden stroke. But stroke is not sudden. It is the end of years of undetected hypertension. The signs were there. Screening came late.
GHSI exists to change that.
— Mavis Amegah-Dorr, Founder
Ghana Stands at a Critical Crossroads
Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular death in Ghana. Among informal sector workers — trotro drivers, market women, and their families — access to preventive healthcare is nearly nonexistent. Most will never know their blood pressure until a crisis strikes.
Three Pillars of Community Health
GHSI is designed to deliver a comprehensive community health intervention — not just one-time screenings, but sustained care.
Education
Knowledge Is Protection
Before screening, GHSI will deliver accessible health education on hypertension, its connection to stroke, and warning signs to watch for.
Screening
Simple, Accessible, Life-Saving
Community-based blood pressure measurement using WHO-protocol methods, available where people already gather — at lorry stations and markets.
Referral & Follow-up
The Closed Loop
GHSI will track participants for 12 months — measuring not just who was screened, but who connected to care and whose blood pressure improved.
Every Ghanaian Deserves to Know Their Blood Pressure
Your support directly funds free blood pressure screenings, health education, and 12-month follow-up for Ghana's most underserved working communities.
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