Ghana Association for Medical Aid (GAMA)

Delivering Healthcare with Compassion—From New Jersey to Ghana

The Ghana Association for Medical Aid (GAMA) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization founded in 2013 to bridge the gap in healthcare access for underserved populations in New Jersey and Ghana.

Through annual medical missions, public health education, and targeted humanitarian outreach, GAMA provides critical medical services and supports the dignity and well-being of thousands each year.

Community Health in New Jersey

In New Jersey, GAMA delivers free health services and outreach programs focused on reducing disparities in care among immigrant and underserved populations. These efforts include:

  • Health fairs and screening events for conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol
  • Health education workshops on disease prevention, nutrition, and wellness
  • Navigation assistance for community members to access health insurance and primary care

For instance, our health fairs and screening events have identified and treated numerous cases of hypertension and diabetes, improving the health outcomes of many community members. This local engagement empowers families and promotes long-term, preventative health practices.

Our work in New Jersey serves the immediate health needs of the local community. It provides valuable experience and resources for our international missions.

Annual Medical Missions to Ghana

Each year, GAMA leads a team of 35+ volunteer physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to Ghana, providing free healthcare to over 2,500 adults and children. Missions have reached several  region of Ghana, including:

Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, Volta, Central, Eastern, Northern and Northeastern

Core services provided during these missions include:

  • General medical consultations and treatment
  • Chronic disease care, with 3–6 months of free medication provided to patients with conditions like hypertension and diabetes
  • Minor surgeries and wound care
  • STI testing and education. Appropriate referral when needed based on results.  
  • Maternal and pediatric services
  • Ophthalmological services, including:
  • Vision screening
  • Free eyeglasses and medications
  • Referrals for surgical eye care
  • Provision of supplies for Dental care
  • Health education and preventive services

All patients receive compassionate, personalized care. GAMA works closely with local clinics, providing them with training, equipment, and ongoing support to ensure they can continue to provide quality care after our missions. GAMA works closely with local clinics to provide follow-up treatment and continuity of care.

Stories of Impact

GAMA’s work goes far beyond clinics. It transforms lives:

  • A young girl who lost one leg in an accident was given a new lease on life through GAMA-funded prosthetics and rehabilitation.
  • Over 800 Ghanaians have received free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) enrollment, unlocking access to consistent medical care.
  • GAMA has donated hospital beds, wheelchairs, and surgical supplies to local hospitals and clinics, supporting long-term capacity building through various regions

Supporting Children, Orphans & Institutions

GAMA is deeply committed to supporting vulnerable children and institutionalized populations, ensuring health equity across all groups:

  • Donated school supplies, food, and hygiene kits to schools and orphanages in rural and urban areas
  • Supplied medical and hygiene supplies to prisons like Nsawam and Jamestown
  • Delivered essential supplies to Pantang Mental Health Hospital, a facility in great need
  • Provided equipment and medications to Catholic Charities Hospital in Accra

These donations reflect GAMA’s holistic understanding of health as clinical care, dignity, support, and opportunity.

Funding

GAMA is sustained through:

  • Individual donations from members and supporters
  • Contributions from local community organizations in the U.S.
  • Generous support from Ghanaian financial benefactors
  • The annual Fundraising Gala in December celebrates the community and fuels the mission ahead

Vision for the Future: 2025–2030 Goals

Looking ahead, GAMA aims to:

  • Expand surgical services offered during medical missions
  • Invest in healthcare infrastructure—including medical equipment, clinic development, and training initiatives
  • Strengthen follow-up care by supporting local healthcare systems and increasing access to specialists

GAMA is committed to building a more sustainable, resilient, and locally driven healthcare model in Ghana.

One Organization, Thousands of Lives Changed

From delivering sight-saving glasses to a child…

To walk with a woman receiving her first cancer screening…

To fill prisons and mental health facilities with needed supplies…

GAMA is a lifeline of hope, healing, and humanity across oceans and communities.

Help Us Do More

Learn more, support our mission, or get involved:

Website: Gama-Aid.org

Email: Gamastrong2013@gmail.com

President: Andrew Baddoo, MD