Thyroid and Nutrition
On 26 May 2026, we joined the University of Ghana Medical Centre to bring clinicians, dietitians, patients and the public together around one question: how does food shape thyroid health?
Screening, Symptoms & Nutrition
Patient testimonies, expert panels and live healthy-eating demonstrations — a full house learning how early detection and good nutrition support life with a thyroid condition.
Founder & President
Founded in 2018 after her own battle with hyperthyroidism, Dr. Dsane leads our mission to bring thyroid awareness, early detection and affordable care to every Ghanaian.
Thyroid Ghana Foundation
Creating awareness, enabling early detection, and providing access to affordable treatment for thyroid diseases — because every Ghanaian deserves quality healthcare.
Awareness & Education
Every year, we lead Ghana's participation in the global awareness week — providing free screenings, educational workshops, and community outreach across multiple regions.
Patient Support
Our patient support forums now reach communities in the Northern, Upper East, and Upper West regions — so no thyroid patient faces their condition alone.
Since 2018
Serving Communities
1,300+
Cases at KBTH (2004-2010)
87.8%
Female Patients
West Africa
Regional Impact
What We Do
Connecting patients with qualified surgical specialists throughout Ghana for thyroid procedures at subsidized costs.
Operating support groups across multiple regions so patients never face thyroid disease alone. Now in Northern Ghana.
Facilitating affordable access to medications for all stages of thyroid conditions, including free distribution to needy patients.
Supporting thyroid research, establishing data collection systems, and fundraising for cancer initiatives across West Africa.
Our Mission
Founded in July 2018 by Dr. Nana Adwoa Konadu Dsane following her own battle with hyperthyroidism, the Thyroid Ghana Foundation is a proud member of the Thyroid Federation International working to transform thyroid healthcare in Ghana.
We create opportunities for early detection, support research and institutions involved in thyroid disease management, and advocate for improved healthcare practices for patients across the country.
"We welcome you to the Thyroid Ghana Foundation and invite you to join us in our commitment to advancing thyroid health awareness, patient support, and research across Ghana and West Africa."
Latest News
On 26 May 2026, Thyroid Ghana Foundation and the University of Ghana Medical Centre brought together clinicians, dietitians, patients and the public to explore how nutrition shapes thyroid health.
Akoma Productions on Wednesday, 30th November, 2022 launched the maiden edition of the Ghana Health Awards and Honors.
An extended profile detailing the founder's personal health journey from misdiagnosis to establishing the Thyroid Ghana Foundation.
Media Gallery
Follow our work through video content featuring awareness campaigns, patient stories, and educational resources about thyroid health.
Your support enables us to reach more communities, fund critical research, and provide life-changing treatment to thyroid patients across Ghana.
