In a powerful demonstration of advocacy, healthcare, and youth empowerment, the Health4DStreets outreach event took place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra. The full-day program, organized by the Public Health Alliance
International Ghana (PHAIG) collaborated with the 37 Military Hospital to bring together hundreds of youth, health professionals, and public health advocates, raising awareness and providing solutions to the growing challenges of drug abuse and streetism in Ghana.
The day began with a community aerobics session, followed by a health screening, Free NHIS and Ghana Card registrations for street individuals and vulnerable youth.
During his welcome address, Dr. Samuel Nuamah, Executive Director of PHAIG, called on government and stakeholders to take urgent steps in addressing the rising cases of drug abuse and homelessness among Ghanaian youth.
“We are losing a generation to drugs and despair. If we don’t act now, the consequences will be irreversible,” he warned.
The program featured a diverse lineup of activities, including expert talks on sexual and reproductive health by Dr. Ama Ghunney from UGMC and a compelling session on drug abuse and mental health by Dr. (Med.) Robert Assuah, a psychiatrist from the Accra Psychiatric Hospital.
Alhaji Mohammed Saani Adams, Director for Youth Development & Empowerment at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, delivered opening remarks, commending the initiative and encouraging collective responsibility toward the nation’s youth.
There were also inspiring addresses on entrepreneurship and youth development from Ms. Ami Seglah and Mr. Klenam of Health Alliance in Tech, followed by an interactive open forum that gave the young people present the platform to put forth their challenges and suggestions.
A major highlight of the event was a motivational talk by celebrated artiste Mr. Kwame Nsiah Apau, popularly known as Okyeame Kwame, who spoke passionately on “Harnessing Creativity for Youth Development,” urging young people to use their talents as tools for transformation.
Rev. Edward Agyekum Kufuor gave a talk on Youth Development and how youth development goes beyond what one learns in school but mostly about the people that one comes across and socialises with, which has much impact in shaping one’s development.
The event was interspersed with powerful musical performances from artists such as Okyeame Kwame, Abochi, and many others, creating a vibrant atmosphere that balanced education, entertainment, and empowerment. The CEO of Telecel, Madam Patricia Obo-Nai, was there to grace the occasion.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Nuamah, reiterated the organization’s commitment to sustainable interventions for street youth and called for long-term policy and programmatic partnerships.
Health4DStreets stands as a call to action for a society-wide response to the health and social issues facing the nation’s young people, not just through events, but through policy, education, and compassionate care.
