Francis Hasford

Deputy Director-General of GAEC; President of FAMPO; Vice-President of GSMP; Chair of IOMP Publications Committee; Project Counterpart of IAEA RAF6060.

[Francis Hasford @haspee1]

On 19 February, I joined colleagues, @JerryKponyo and @DanielNanaAdjei, on panel discussion of the @AI4SD Mini Conference at @KNUSTGH; 17 - 19 Feb 2026. The panel discussed achievements, challenges, and way forward for the @AI4SD project, sponsored by the @frenchembassyGHA

[Francis Hasford @haspee1]

Deeply grateful for the support, mentorship, and collaborations that have shaped my journey to Full Professorship. A milestone that renews my commitment to advancing education, research, and clinical impact in my beloved Medical Physics profession.

[Francis Hasford @haspee1]

Happy to announce release of the latest Medical Physics International publication (MPI Vol.13, No.2; 2025):
https://t.co/HpuTFTJLOw
Enjoy reading this exciting issue, share with your networks and send any feedback to the editorial board.
Thank you! Happy New Year!

[Francis Hasford @haspee1]

A must read article "Establishing a Global Medical Physics Graduate Clinical Training and Development Program in Ghana: A Model for Global Health International Education and Collaboration"
#medicalphysics #Ghana #USA
https://t.co/nuyqqXCXmC

[Francis Hasford @haspee1]

Learn about nuclear applications for sustainable national development through the newly published GAEC Newsletter (Vol. 1, No. 1).
https://t.co/1M5d36btdK

[Francis Hasford @haspee1]

Delivering 3 talks in 1 week at #IUPESM WC2025 has been great. Many impressive talks on Med Phy and Biomed Eng by blend of great speakers, early-to-mid career professionals and students. Excellent experience! Beautiful city Adelaide, South Australia #IOMP #FAMPO #GSMP #Africa

[Francis Hasford @haspee1]

Proud to be recognized as IUPESM Fellow. It's an honor and a call for more service. Yes, a call to serve for the benefit of future generation of medical physicists in Ghana, Africa and the larger LMIC region. God be my help🙏

[Francis Hasford @haspee1]

Pleasure to announce publication of the New Issue of Medical Physics International Journal (MPI, Vol.13, No.1; 2025).
Available online https://t.co/A3zf8N5dYi
Download full articles from the link and enjoy reading.
Would love to have your feedback 😊
--
F. Hasford (Co-EiC)
@IOMP

[Francis Hasford @haspee1]

Honoured to be appointed Deputy Director-General of Ghana Atomic Energy Commission #GAEC. With humility, gratitude, and firm resolve to serve with integrity, vision and purpose. I commit to being a servant leader. God be my help!
#nuclear_science_applications
@GAECGH @iaeaorg

[Francis Hasford @haspee1]

Honoured to receive the Author Service Award from @SpringerNature in recognition of my contributions to the editorial work for @HealthandTechnology journal. Heartfelt thanks to the editorial board, reviewers, authors, and Springer Nature team for the commitment to excellence.

[Ghana Atomic Energy Commission @GAECGH]

Opening remarks for the ceremony by the Director General of GAEC Prof. Samuel Boakye Dampare @sambdampare

[Samuel Boakye Dampare, PhD @sambdampare]

On 16.01.2025, Ghana & U.S. commissioned a #NuScale E2 Centre at GAEC, sponsored by the U.S. DoS thru' the "FIRST" programme, equiped with Full Scope SMR Simulator. This initiative, first of a kind in Africa, boosts our HRD & NKM efforts for nuclear power prog in Ghana & Africa.

[Samuel Boakye Dampare, PhD @sambdampare]

This week, Ghana successfully Co-chaired with Finland the IAEA Ministerial Conf. on Nuclear Sci & Tech & TCP. @Vienna to discuss solving global challenges with atoms: #Atoms4food #RaysofHope #Atoms4NetZero #NUTEC plastics. Ghana can do more with Nuclear.

[Francis Hasford @haspee1]

Deep insights shared at the Public Engagement on Prostate Cancer. Congrats to Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), Ghana Society for Medical Physics (GSMP) and the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) for spearheading this important health topic. #GAEC #RAMSRI #GSMP

[Francis Hasford @haspee1]

Walking cancer away at the GAEC Cancer Awareness Health Walk, 2024. #pinkoctober
@GAECGH @ramsriGAEC

[Radiological and Medical Sciences Research Inst. @ramsriGAEC]

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧����𝐡
𝑫𝑨𝒀 5 - 𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒔, 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔
Join us in raising awareness about breast cancer!
Share this flyer and spread the word. Together, we can make a difference! 💖 #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection

[Ghana Atomic Energy Commission @GAECGH]

Last year’s Cancer Health Walk left a lasting impact, and we're ready to do it all over again! Join the movement and walk for a purpose. #GAECcancerwalk2024 #CancerAwareness #Cancerprevention #Walkforhope #WalkforACure

[Francis Hasford @haspee1]

Discussing breast cancer causes, early detection, screening and diagnosis on Starr FM; 2nd October 2024.
https://t.co/1uyOpEZSey

[Francis Hasford @haspee1]

Was an engaging interaction, discussing breast cancer on STARR 103.5 FM.
Uniting our Voices and Taking Action Against Cancer
@ramsriGAEC @GAECGH

[Radiological and Medical Sciences Research Inst. @ramsriGAEC]

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡
𝘿𝘼𝙔 4 - 𝙋𝙍𝙄𝙊𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙕𝙀 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastCancerAwareness
#gaec60