The Pokuaa Balm of Gilead Foundation delivers free health screenings, medication, health education and school support to families in Takoradi and across Ghana's Western Region.
free sight-restoring eye surgeries, and more than a thousand free screenings across the region.
People given free eye screenings
Free sight-restoring eye surgeries
Screened at a single outreach event
Core programmes serving our community
From the classroom to the clinic, we focus on the needs that change lives the most.
See our servicesBasic education on menstrual hygiene and female reproductive health for the local community.
Supporting indigenes with first aid and emergency medical services.
Educational support and empowerment for brilliant but needy students.
Educating community members on sanitation, health and safety.
Periodic screening and health checks for members of the community.
Pathways to healthier lives, brighter futures, and a world of unleashed potential.
Dr. Mrs. Yaa Pokuaa Baiden is a former Deputy CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and former Chairperson of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana, Western Region.
Through the foundation, she brings that experience home: health consultations, eye screenings, NHIS access, sanitary products for girls, and books for curious young minds.
Read her story
Outreach
Through dedicated effort, the foundation provided free eye screenings to 1,404 individuals, ensuring preventive care reaches those who need it most.
Outreach
Our "125 Free Eye Surgery" initiative provided vital sight-restoring surgeries to those in need, fostering a stronger sense of community well-being.
Outreach
We supported students' educational journeys by donating items to BECE candidates, so they have the resources they need to excel in their exams.
How free eye screenings and 125 sight-restoring surgeries are changing daily life for families across our community.
2 min readA simple guide to joining or renewing the National Health Insurance Scheme, and how our free registration drives can help.
1 min readSanitary pads and honest conversations help girls attend class with confidence. Here is why it matters to us.
1 min readYour support funds free screenings, medication, sanitary products and school supplies for families who need them most. Partner with us, volunteer, or give today.
