Urban slum residents in LMICs like Ghana face poor investment in living conditions & healthcare, undermining SDGs. Case studies from Accra reveal gaps in access to PHC and highlight the need for innovative, context-specific urban health solutions.
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The call for participation in the 10th edition of #pagya is open until August 10 2026. We are excited to read your concepts, ideas and intentions and work with you this year.
More details on our website!
#pagyaiscoming
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How fast time flies!
Congratulations to Francisca Lamini, #NSMQ2021 Finalist from Keta SHTS on her graduation from Harvard University.
The NSMQ legend ends her pre-med journey with a Summa Cum Laude recognition, the highest academic distinction.
#Primetime
EPA wishes to inform the general public and all relevant stakeholders that the ban on production, importation, distribution, sale, and use of polystyrene foam products, popularly known as "Styrofoam" or "Takeaway Packs," in Ghana shall become effective 1st January 2027‼️‼️‼️
One of my life goals is to mentor the next generation of creators to own their narratives and push the boundaries more than I have.
Engaging with British High Schoolers through the SNAPCHAT UK philanthropy session to discuss my creator journey was fulfilling.
Thank You Snapchat Team for putting this together, I can't wait to be back
I read a paper that was SO WELL DONE. I was impressed. The results were cool, but especially, the paper included all controls that the rest of us ignore - sometimes due to money/time issues, sometimes lazyness.
So I emailed the authors to congratulate them
Reply was emotional
Except for campaigns on birth rate reduction and child survival, available evidence on health communication effectiveness is generated from high-income countries in the global North and Asia.
Olaoye, A., & Onyenankeya, K. (2023).
At the awards ceremony of the first Ama Ata Aidoo "Ma Keke" a short story contest at the 22nd Ghana International Book Fair. The winner has been announced! Congratulations to Ikechukwu Harry for winning first place with "The Archive of Forgotten Names"
"Once it's dark, we rush home...no power supply and no streetlights..even if you are sick, you wait til daybreak, than lose your life from attacks"
CHORUS @HPRG held a dialogue on the huge impact of urban crime on health and health facilities
👉Stakeholders push for solutions
In this #blog, we document how we (Ghana Team) engaged the @_GHSofficial Health Promotion Division to develop awareness creation materials on the CHPS activities in urban areas.
💡INSIGHT: @DKumapley and Selase Odopey from CHORUS Ghana share experiences, lessons, and challenges in using participatory research approaches to co-produce health awareness materials with the @_GHSofficial:
https://t.co/Xc4qLNciCC
@UnivofGh
Our study in urban slums shows that "having >8 years of formal education & receiving on-the-job training had statistically significant effects on knowledge of malaria and diarrhea treatment @Chinyerembachu@HPRG_Nigeria@AgwuP@NuffieldLeeds@ChorusUrban