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Cervical cancer screening and health access illustration with medical tools, Ghana map and care pathways
Category: Health & WellbeingAll 16 regionsISDAO-supported

One Love Sisters Ghana Cervical Cancer Screening Initiative

Expanding Access to Cervical Cancer Screening Across Ghana

At One Love Sisters Ghana (OLS), we believe that access to quality healthcare is fundamental to healthy, resilient communities. Through our Cervical Cancer Screening Initiative, implemented with the generous support of ISDAO, we have strengthened access to essential preventive health services for underserved communities across Ghana.

Over a three-year period, OLS successfully facilitated cervical cancer screening for 1,554 individuals across all 16 regions of Ghana, contributing to improved awareness, early detection, and access to life-saving health services.

Beyond screening, the initiative promoted community education on cervical cancer prevention, the importance of routine health check-ups, and timely access to sexual and reproductive health services. By working closely with healthcare providers, community leaders, and local partners, we helped reduce barriers that often prevent people from accessing preventive healthcare.

This initiative reflects OLS's commitment to strengthening community health systems, promoting health equity, and ensuring that underserved populations have access to quality information, screening, referrals, and care.

We are proud of the progress achieved through this partnership and remain committed to expanding access to preventive healthcare, strengthening community wellbeing, and contributing to healthier communities across Ghana.

Community protection hotline and referral pathway illustration with phone, shield, Ghana map and safety services
Category: Safety & ProtectionAll 16 regions18 health facilities

Community Protection & Integrated Support Services

Strengthening Community Protection, Care, and Access to Essential Services

One Love Sisters Ghana (OLS) is committed to strengthening community protection systems that ensure individuals can access timely, confidential, and compassionate support when they need it most.

Through our national Community Protection Hotline, operating across all 16 regions of Ghana, OLS provides a trusted entry point for individuals seeking information, guidance, safety planning, psychosocial support, and referrals to appropriate services. Our trained frontline responders work closely with a network of trusted partners to help individuals navigate situations involving gender-based violence, protection concerns, mental health challenges, discrimination, and other urgent social and well-being needs.

Every request for support is handled with confidentiality, respect, informed consent, and a survivor-centered approach, ensuring that individuals receive care that prioritizes their dignity, safety, and well-being.

Integrated Tele-Nursing Services

To improve access to healthcare, OLS has expanded its community support model through an integrated Tele-Nursing Program currently operating across six regions of Ghana in collaboration with 18 community-friendly health facilities.

  • Health information and education
  • Sexual and reproductive health guidance
  • Basic health assessments and advice
  • Referrals to appropriate healthcare facilities
  • Follow-up support and continuity of care
  • Navigation of available health services

This integrated approach bridges the gap between community protection and healthcare by ensuring that individuals can access both immediate support and professional health guidance through trusted and confidential channels.

Our Community Support Model

OLS combines protection, health, and community care through a coordinated referral system that includes:

  • Community Protection Hotline
  • Tele-Nursing Services
  • Health Referrals
  • Psychosocial Support
  • Safety Planning
  • Gender-Based Violence Response
  • Community Education
  • Leadership and Capacity Building
  • Referrals to Legal, Shelter, and Other Essential Services

Building Stronger Community Support Systems

Our goal is to ensure that every individual can access the information, support, and services they need to make informed decisions about their health, safety, and well-being.

By strengthening referral pathways, expanding access to healthcare, and working alongside community leaders, healthcare providers, and partner organizations, OLS is helping to build more responsive, accessible, and community-centered systems of care across Ghana.

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