Community Health
NCD Impact
The Silent Epidemic
Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, yet millions remain undiagnosed, untreated, or disconnected from care.
lives lost to NCDs each year
The Global Burden
Why NCDs Matter
Non-communicable diseases account for 74% of all deaths globally. Understanding the scale of this crisis is the first step toward meaningful action.
people killed by NCDs in 2021
of NCD deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries
people died from an NCD before age 70 in 2021
Global NCD Deaths by Cause
Student-Led Impact
Why Students Matter
Students are not simply the leaders of tomorrow — they are partners in creating change today. Their energy, perspective, and commitment make them an essential force in the fight against NCDs.
Workforce Development
Students gain hands-on clinical and community health experience, building the skilled workforce needed to address the NCD burden in underserved communities.
Community Connection
Students build trust with community members through sustained engagement, creating relationships that support long-term health behavior change and follow-up care.
Sustainable Impact
By training successive cohorts of student leaders, Akomapa creates a self-renewing pipeline of health professionals committed to community-centered NCD care.
Our Approach
The Akomapa Community Care Model
Our Community Learning & Care Hubs follow a five-stage model designed to address every dimension of the NCD challenge — from awareness to long-term evidence generation.
Prevention
Health education and community awareness campaigns help people understand NCD risk factors and take earlier action.
Screening
Accessible NCD screening at community hubs brings early detection closer to the people who need it most.
Referral
Patients identified with elevated risk are connected to healthcare facilities through established referral pathways.
Longitudinal Care
Follow-up visits, medication counseling, and ongoing management ensure patients stay connected to care over time.
Research
Data collected across all stages drives evidence generation, quality improvement, and innovation in NCD care delivery.
Data & Evidence
NCDs in Ghana and Beyond
Ghana faces a growing NCD burden that mirrors global trends. Understanding these numbers helps guide where Akomapa's community-based model can have the greatest impact.
NCD Deaths (% of all deaths)
Hypertension Prevalence
Diabetes Prevalence
NCD Risk: Insufficient Physical Activity
Community Impact
Our Impact So Far
Through community partnership and student leadership, Akomapa is making measurable progress in the fight against NCDs.
Health Impact
Communities Reached
Community Members Screened
Referrals Completed
Follow-ups Delivered
Health Education Sessions
Leadership Impact
Student Leaders Trained
Faculty Mentors Engaged
Academy Graduates
Research Scholars Supported
Countries Connected
Looking Ahead
Our 2028 Vision
Akomapa is building toward an ambitious future — scaling community-based NCD prevention, growing the next generation of ethical health leaders, and generating evidence that strengthens health systems across Ghana and beyond.
By 2028
50+
Communities Reached
By 2028
150,000+
Community Members Screened
By 2028
10,000+
Referrals Completed
By 2028
8,000+
Follow-ups Delivered
By 2028
500+
Health Education Sessions
