Author Archives: GPHA Communication

Leadership and Governance for a Resilient Health System

Leadership and Governance for a Resilient Health System by Dr. Nana Enyimayew Resilient Health Systems require a strong leadership and governance. Without these 2 important factors, no health system can stand the test of time. In the August 2021 virtual scientific lecture, Dr. Nana Enyimayew shares his rich experience the characteristics of a resilient healthContinue reading “Leadership and Governance for a Resilient Health System”

YOUR SAFETY IS IN YOUR OWN HANDS

YOUR SAFETY IS IN YOUR OWN HANDS The Ghana Public Health Association has noticed, with growing concern, theemergence of the dreaded Coronavirus variant termed, “Delta variant,” in Ghana and elsewhere in Africa and the rest of the world. This invasion of the variant in Ghana is occurring, unfortunately, at a time when there appears toContinue reading “YOUR SAFETY IS IN YOUR OWN HANDS”

Strengthening Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) at LEKMA Hospital

Strengthening Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) through improving surveillance and building sustainable capacity at Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly [LEKMA] Hospital, Greater Accra, Ghana. Goal To establish and evaluate a functional model for AMS as a centre of excellence with an appropriate cultural shift in attitudes to AMR for potential roll-out; by strengthening systems and processes for Antimicrobial StewardshipContinue reading “Strengthening Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) at LEKMA Hospital”

Maintaining Resilient Health Systems in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Maintaining Resilient Health Systems in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted all aspects of human lives (Health, security, education, finance, economy food, etc). Health delivery systems in all countries of the world have not been spared. There is congestion in hospitals, shortage of staff, shortage of medicalContinue reading “Maintaining Resilient Health Systems in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic”

Historical Perspectives of Pandemics and Epidemics

Historical Perspectives of Pandemics and Epidemics Major public health diseases have plagued humanity from the pre-historic and Biblical eras. There is nothing to suggest that these events will end soon, especially in the wake of this COVID-19 pandemic. In our contemporary life, certain factors such as increasing globalization, poor sanitary and veterinary practices, global warming/climateContinue reading “Historical Perspectives of Pandemics and Epidemics”

Response To Tape By Dr. Samuel Ofori

RESPONSE TO TAPE BY ONE DR. SAMUEL OFORI ON COVID-19 VACCINE IN GHANA 1. The Ghana Public Health Association (GPHA) released a statement on 13th October 2020, contributing to on-going discussions on Ghana positioning itself to benefit from any available safe, affordable, and cost-effective COVID-19 vaccine. The context and rationale were clearly articulated, as wellContinue reading “Response To Tape By Dr. Samuel Ofori”

Positioning Ghana To Benefit From COVID-19 Vaccines

Statement on positioning Ghana to benefit from COVID-19 Vaccines Noting that COVID-19 continues to cause havoc worldwide crossing the 1 million mortality number, and all predictions indicate that the situation is likely to be with us for some time; Recognizing that current preventive measures (social distancing, face masks, hand washing) have to be initiated repetitively,Continue reading “Positioning Ghana To Benefit From COVID-19 Vaccines”