Ghana Health Awards and Honors Launched
Akoma Productions on Wednesday, 30th November, 2022 launched the maiden edition of the Ghana Health Awards and Honors.
Thyroid Ghana Foundation
Advancing Thyroid Health Across Ghana
Creating awareness, enabling early detection, and providing access to affordable treatment for thyroid diseases — because every Ghanaian deserves quality healthcare.
Awareness & Education
World Thyroid Awareness Week
Every year, we lead Ghana's participation in the global awareness week — providing free screenings, educational workshops, and community outreach across multiple regions.
Patient Support
Expanding Forums to Northern Regions
Our patient support forums now reach communities in the Northern, Upper East, and Upper West regions — so no thyroid patient faces their condition alone.
Since 2018
Serving Communities
1,300+
Cases at KBTH (2004-2010)
87.8%
Female Patients
West Africa
Regional Impact
What We Do
Four pillars of thyroid health support
Surgery Access
Connecting patients with qualified surgical specialists throughout Ghana for thyroid procedures at subsidized costs.
Patient Forums
Operating support groups across multiple regions so patients never face thyroid disease alone. Now in Northern Ghana.
Medicine Access
Facilitating affordable access to medications for all stages of thyroid conditions, including free distribution to needy patients.
Research & Fundraising
Supporting thyroid research, establishing data collection systems, and fundraising for cancer initiatives across West Africa.
Our Mission
A Ghana where thyroid diseases are detected early and treated effectively
Founded in July 2018 by Mrs. Nana Adwoa Konadu Dsane following her own battle with hyperthyroidism, the Thyroid Ghana Foundation is a proud member of the Thyroid Federation International working to transform thyroid healthcare in Ghana.
We create opportunities for early detection, support research and institutions involved in thyroid disease management, and advocate for improved healthcare practices for patients across the country.
"We welcome you to the Thyroid Ghana Foundation and invite you to join us in our commitment to advancing thyroid health awareness, patient support, and research across Ghana and West Africa."
Latest News
Updates & announcements
Nana Adwoa Konadu Dsane — Feature on Humble Beginning Stories
An extended profile detailing the founder's personal health journey from misdiagnosis to establishing the Thyroid Ghana Foundation.
Launch of the 14th World Thyroid Awareness Week
The foundation launched World Thyroid Awareness Week with the theme "It's Not You, It's Your Thyroid" in collaboration with UGMC.
Media Gallery
Watch, learn, and stay informed
Follow our work through video content featuring awareness campaigns, patient stories, and educational resources about thyroid health.
Help us make a difference
Your support enables us to reach more communities, fund critical research, and provide life-changing treatment to thyroid patients across Ghana.