Our Conference Starts In
Meeting Schedules
Pre-conference workshops
9:00 - 03:0
am - pm
Topics
- 1. Essential Pain Management (Lead: Dr William Addison)
- 2. Palliative Care (Lead: Dr Anita E. Agbeko)
Venue
SMS Auditorium B, Boadi
9:00 - 3:00
am - pm
Topic
- 3. Zoonoses: Detection, Management and Control Strategies (Lead: Prof. Tony Opoku Agyemang)
Venue
SVM Auditorium, Boadi
9:00 - 3:00
am - pm
Topics
- 4. Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) (Lead: Prof. Yaw Amo Wiafe)
- 5. Leading with Calm Precision: The Role of Good Leadership and Quality Control Measures in Strengthening Service Delivery by Allied Health Professionals (Lead: Dr. Michael Owusu)
Venue
FAHS Auditorium, Boadi
7:00 - 9:00
am - am
Activities
- Registration
- Housekeeping Announcements
- Poster Set-up
9:00 - 11:30
am - am
Activities
- Opening Ceremony
- Theme: “Bridging the Gaps: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Strengthening Ghana’s Health System”
- Keynote speaker: Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh (Minister of Health)
- Sub-Theme 1: Governance, Leadership and Health Workforce
- Topic - Pragmatic solutions to brain drain and its impact on service delivery.
- 1st Guest speaker: Dr. Kwesi Asabir (Director, Human Resources for Health Directorate (HRHD) of the Ministry of Health)
- Sub-Theme 2: Health Systems Financing
- Topic - Innovative financing mechanisms for sustainable healthcare in Ghana
- 2nd Guest speaker: Prof. Dr. Wilm Quentin (Chair, Planetary and Public Health Care Management, University of Bayreuth, Germany; Project Leader, German-West African Centre for Global Health and Pandemic Prevention (G-WAC); and Editor-in- Chief, Health Policy Journal.
- Sub-Theme 3: Health Information Management Systems
- Topic - Digital Health and Health Systems strengthening lessons learnt from the National Electronic Medical Record System (EMRS)
- 3rd Guest speaker: Pharm. (Mrs.) Magretta Odame Antwi, Head of EMRS Unit, KATH, Kumasi
- 3rd Guest speaker: Dr. Wisdom Atiwoto (Director, Research, Statistics and Information Management Directorate (RSIM), MoH)
7:00 - 9:00
am - am
Activities
- Registration
- Housekeeping Announcements
9:00 - 10:00
am - am
Activities
- Sub-Theme 4: Health Services Delivery and One Health
- Topic - Enhancing Health Outcomes Through Quality Assurance: A Multidisciplinary Commitment to Excellence
- 4th Guest speaker: Prof. Jennifer Moodley (Quality Manager, The Bank Hospital in Ghana, lead of the COHSASA accreditation process)
- Topic - Topic – Accelerating Quality Assurance in the Healthcare Industry; lessons learnt from Safecare initiative.
- 5th Guest speaker: Ms. PharmAccess Ghana)
- Sub-Theme 5: Medical Products, Vaccines and Technology
- 6th Guest speaker: 6th Guest Speaker
- Topic - Topic: Strengthening collaboration between modern and traditional Medicine in our healthcare system. (Dr. Kofi Busia, Fomer Director, WAHO)
Our Partner
The German-West African Centre for Global Health and Pandemic Prevention (G-WAC) is hosted by the College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. The Centre collaborates with the Technical University Berlin, Charité-University of Medicine Berlin and University of Bonn, Germany.
A three-day summit of talks, activities, and workshops
Research Scholars
Students
Policymakers
Academics
Practitioners
Other Stakeholders
Networking Opportunities
Connect with leading scholars, professionals, and decision-makers from across the globe.
Virtual Participation
For those unable to attend in person, the conference offers a comprehensive online participation option.
Research Spotlights
Engage with leading minds in dynamic panel discussions that explore critical health challenges and emerging solutions.
AUDITORIUM B, KNUST SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
This three-day summit will gather distinguished leaders, renowned scholars, and dedicated professionals from across the globe at the KNUST School of Business. The conference's goal is to foster insightful discussions and collaborative initiatives to address critical health concerns and issues of global importance.
Conference Fees
Meet the Organizing Committee
Prof. Christian Agyare
Prof. Akwasi A. Kusi
Prof. Cynthia A. Danquah
Prof. Isaac Ayensu
Mr. Jamil I. Badu
Senita Osei
Dr. Ama A. Amuasi
Dr. Kofi A. Mensah
Dr. Princess Acheampong
What to Expect
- Our comprehensive program is designed to offer a rich and diverse experience, featuring:
- Pre-Conference Workshops: Intensive sessions on Day 1 to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Engaging Talks & Presentations: Leading experts will share their insights on a wide array of health topics.
- Interactive Activities: Opportunities for networking and collaborative learning.
- In-Depth Discussions: Forums to debate and deliberate on pressing global health challenges.
Fostering Global Health Innovation and Collaboration
The 11th Biennial Scientific Conference stands as a pivotal platform, convening global leaders, distinguished scholars, and dedicated professionals. Our mission is to catalyze insightful discussions and drive collaborative efforts to address the most pressing health concerns and issues impacting our world today.
A legacy of impactful gatherings
Hands-on learning opportunities
