Ghana is often considered the top destination in Africa for volunteering in laboratory and diagnostic research. Located in West Africa, Ghana offers a relatively peaceful environment and well-distributed health facilities across the country. Many of these facilities include laboratories or diagnostic centers that play a crucial role in delivering reliable healthcare services.

Volunteering or interning in a community laboratory in Ghana allows you to apply empirical observation and precise measurements to study common tropical diseases such as malaria, anemia, and typhoid. You will also gain insights into how HIV/AIDS can be addressed through stigma-free community interventions aimed at reducing its spread.

The laboratory you’ll work with is small to medium in size, community-based, and dedicated to supporting both clinicians and patients by providing essential diagnostic services. It serves a hospital that offers general medical care, and all departments refer their patients to this single lab. As a result, the lab experiences a significantly high workload, offering a hands-on, fast-paced learning environment.

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