About

Ghana Public Health Association, a non-governmental, multi-disciplinary, civil society organization bringing together all people interested and active in safeguarding and promoting public health through professional exchange and action was launched in Accra. It sought to harness the expertise of professionals in the health care fraternity for the advancement of public health, promote effective communication among members and the public on health and health-related issues. The association henceforth went on to participate and influence health policies, programs, and resource allocation including human, material, finance and collaborate with individuals, organizations, groups, and agencies with a common interest in public health and related issues both locally and internationally for the advancement of health for Ghanaians. The association was set up to be voluntary and not political but strictly professional and open to all according to Dr. George Amofah.

“There is a renewed interest in public health in the 21st Century. It is our expectation that the association will forge linkages with other public health associations and relevant bodies to enhance its activities to achieve their aim,”

Dr Amoako-Numah

At the launch of the Ghana Public Health Association, Dr. Christina Amoako-Numah as the Presidential Advisor iterated that the Government recognized the prevalence of poor nutrition, sanitation, and unsafe water as a major challenge. She said it was to mitigate such problems that the government adopted a multi-prong strategy which included active public education and the creation of awareness on public issues through Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs).

Therefore, the association provides a major tool that could sustain the collective efforts in attaining good health for all was attitudinal change and noted that it was important to focus on actions that would change the lifestyle of the citizenry and eventually make them less susceptible to preventable diseases.