Diaspora News of Wednesday, 4 March 2015

Source: dd

Ghana Physicians and Surgeons Foundation of North America annual conference in April in Atlanta

As part of efforts to strengthen communication and ties between healthcare professionals in Ghana and the North American diaspora, the Ghanaian Physicians & Surgeons Foundation of North America (GPSF), allied healthcare practitioners, and related organizations are preparing for the 13th Annual GPSF Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on April 17th- 19th, 2015. The theme of this year’s conference is: ‘Health Innovation Solutions for Ghana: A Country Experiencing Economic Growth and Demographic Transition.’
In the spirit of collaboration, this year’s conference will attract representatives from the Ghana Ministry of Health and the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons. The Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Mensah will be in attendance. His Excellency Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Joseph H. Smith, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States will address the gathering.

Several renowned academicians, medical specialists, and representatives from the public and private healthcare sector in Ghana are also expected to speak at the conference. Other presentations would focus on scientific research work, successful collaborative work in Ghana, and how to extend quality medical education to post-graduate students in Ghana. ‘These are obviously very exciting times for our Foundation, as we make tangible communication between healthcare professionals on the continent of Africa and in the diaspora as well as providing continuous medical education to our members. It also amplifies our commitment to the people of Ghana’ said Dr. Nathaniel Lawson, president of the organization.
Other major highlight of the conference is a fundraising dinner dance on Saturday, April 18th, 2015. All are cordially invited.

For more information please visit www.ghanaphysicians.org