Healthcare in Accra for French speakers

Moving to Accra — or arriving for work or study — is a big step, and finding healthcare you can navigate in French makes it far less daunting. This guide explains how to find French-speaking doctors, how insurance works in Ghana, and how to get care without the language barrier.

Can you find French-speaking doctors in Accra?

Yes. While English is Ghana’s official language, Accra has a long-established French-speaking community — from neighbouring Francophone countries, embassies and international organisations. Aneeja Hospital was built around exactly this need: our doctors and staff work in both English and French, so you can describe symptoms, understand a diagnosis and ask questions in the language you think in. Dr Nathalie Sekretev, our French-speaking GP and paediatrician, is listed by the French Embassy in Accra.

How does the health system work for newcomers?

Ghana has a mix of public and private healthcare. Public facilities are covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) but can involve long waits; private hospitals like Aneeja offer shorter waits, continuity with the same doctor, and — at Aneeja — bilingual care. For most expatriates and Francophone residents, a private hospital is the practical first port of call for everyday and specialist needs.

What about health insurance?

You have three common routes, and they are not mutually exclusive:

NHIS — Ghana’s national scheme, which residents can register for.
Private Ghanaian insurers — Aneeja works with NHIS and several private insurers, so a card you already hold may be accepted.
International / expatriate cover — many newcomers keep a global policy; bring your insurer details and we will guide you on claims and paperwork.

See our insurance page for the full list of accepted insurers and how billing works.

Which services will you actually need?

For most families settling in, the everyday essentials matter most. The quick reference below shows what is available at one bilingual hospital so you know where to turn from day one.

Quick reference for French-speaking patients at Aneeja
What you need	At Aneeja Hospital
A French-speaking GP	Yes — bilingual family doctors
Emergency care	24/7, every day
Children’s healthcare	Paediatrics department
Insurance	NHIS + private insurers accepted
Specialist care	9 departments on one site

Bring your ID and any insurance details to your first visit.

What should you do in an emergency?

Keep your hospital’s number saved before you ever need it. Aneeja’s emergency department is open 24 hours a day, every day, and you can call +233 30 241 1491 at any time. Knowing you can explain an emergency in French — and be understood immediately — is one less thing to fear when something goes wrong far from home.

How do you get started at Aneeja?

The easiest first step is to register as a patient and meet a GP who can become your regular point of contact. Read more about the hospital and its French-Ghanaian team, or contact us in French or English to ask a question, get directions to Tantra Hill, or arrange your first visit.