Patrick Fynn

Patrick Fynn is a Ghanaian medical practitioner, activist, writer and social entrepreneur. He is the founder and team leader of StandOut Care, a primary healthcare organisation that takes basic health services to people who struggle to reach them.

StandOut Care

StandOut Care runs mobile clinic sessions and free public medical screenings for vulnerable groups, including prison inmates, deprived communities and organised groups. Its goal is to promote wellness and widen access to healthcare in Ghana, in line with the World Health Organization's push for universal health coverage. Fynn has spent more than five years in civic and non-profit work built around these community health initiatives.

Fellowships and networks

He was a 2020 Yunus and Youth Fellow and became a One Young World Ambassador in 2022, winning the Novartis Reimagining Healthcare Scholarship. He is also a member of the Queen's Commonwealth Trust network of young leaders.

Writing and speaking

Fynn writes for Ghanaian and international outlets and speaks about the challenges and opportunities of social entrepreneurship for young people, arguing that young professionals can build organisations that meet real community needs.