Health & Community · Get help
Know when general information is no longer enough.
This page provides direction—not diagnosis. Choose urgent or professional help based on the situation and the services available where you are.
Do not wait for an online answer in an emergency.
Immediate danger
Use emergency help now.
If someone may be in immediate danger, is seriously injured, cannot breathe normally, is unconscious, or you believe the situation is life-threatening, call Ghana’s national toll-free emergency number 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Professional care
Speak with a qualified health professional when symptoms or concerns need assessment.
- 01Hospital or clinic
- 02Qualified doctor or nurse
- 03Licensed pharmacy for medicine guidance within its role
- 04Mental-health professional
- 05Youth-friendly or reproductive-health service
- 06Trusted safeguarding service
Young people
Involve a safe, trusted adult when you can.
A parent, guardian, teacher, health professional or another trusted adult may be able to help you reach appropriate care. If the person who should help is the source of danger, seek another trusted adult or emergency service.
Choose the appropriate pathway