Agenda
Please see the schedule of sessions below
This year’s agenda will focus on the most pressing issues in healthcare innovation, with the goal of strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system’s resilience to better respond to emergencies.
How resilient have we been in ensuring healthy lives and well-being for all Ghanaians during the COVID-19 pandemic?
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- • Dr. Anastasia Yirenkyi, Dir. TAMD, MOH • MOH Choir • Nana Ehunabobrim Prah Agyensaim VI, Paramount Chief of Assin Owirenkyi Traditional Area • H.E. Stephanie S. Sullivan, US Ambassador to Ghana • Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, Reg. Dir, WHO AFRO • Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation • Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development • Minister for Roads and Highways • Hon. Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, Minister for Health • H.E. Nana Addo-Dankwa Akuffo Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana
Opening Ceremony
- 11:05 am - 12:50 pm
- Dr. Ernest Konadu Asiedu, Head, QMU, PPMED, MOH
Presentation
Holistic Assessment: The Unprecedented Year 2020 in Retrospect -- Q and A
- 12:55 pm - 1:05 pm
Voices from the Field
- 1:10 pm - 1:25 pm
Break
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Moderator: Prof. Alfred Yawson, Head, CHD, UGMS Speakers: • Dr. Ernest Konadu Asiedu, Head QMU, PPME, MOH • Prof. Richard Adanu, Rector, GCPS • Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, DG, GHS • Dr. Lydia Dsane-Selby, CEO, NHIA • Mad. Vicky Okine, ED, AHRH • Dr. Anastasia Yirenkyi, Dir. TAMD, MOH
Panel Discussion
Holistic Assessment: The Unprecedented Year 2020 in Retrospect
- 3:05 pm - 3:20 pm
Closing
Harnessing lessons from today to create a more resilient Ghanaian health system tomorrow
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Moderator: Dr. Linda Vanotoo, Country Dir., HSSA/R4D || Speakers: • Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, DD, Africa CDC, • Dr Ambrose Otau Talisuna, WHO • Hon. Nana Ayew Afriyie, Chairman, PSCH • Dr. Patrick Kuma Aboagye, DG, GHS
Plenary Session: Panel Discussion
Conversations by the Fire Side – Lessons from COVID-19 Response in preparation for building resilient systems.
- 10:05 am - 10:15 am
Voices from the Field
- 10:20 am - 11:35 am
- Dr. Anthony Adofo Ofosu, DDG, GHS
Presentation
Continuity of Essential Health and Nutrition Services During The COVID-19 Pandemic
- Moderator: Prof. Alfred Yawson, Head CHD, UGMS || Speakers: • Dr. Daniel Asare, Private Provider • Dr. Isaac Morrison, Immediate Past National President, SPMDP/Chairman GAR • Mr. Peter Yeboah, ED, CHAG • Nana Akosua Frimpomaa-Sarpong, Community Representative
Plenary Session: Panel Discussion
Continuity of Essential Health and Nutrition Services During The COVID-19 Pandemic
- 11:40 am - 12:05 am
Break
- 12:10 pm - 1:15 pm
Parallel Sessions
- Moderator: Dr. Gyansa-Lutterodt, Dir. TC, MOH Presenter: Dr. Augustina Koduah, Lecturer, Dept. of Pharmacy Practise and Clinical Pharmacy, UG || Speakers: • Dr. Phillip Bannor, Registrar, HeFRA • Dr. Divine Banyubala, Ag. Registrar, MDC • Mrs. Delese A. A. Darko, CEO, FDA
Healthcare Regulations
Strengthening healthcare regulation and compliance for a more responsive Ghanaian health system
- Moderator: Mrs. Gladys Osabutey, Head, UNSU, MOF Presenter: Prof. Justice Novignon, Assoc. Prof, UGSPH || Speakers: • Dr. Lydia Dsane-Selby, CEO, NHIA • Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson, VC, KNUST • Mr. Bright Korkoryie, Head, FAMU, MOH
Health Financing
Optimizing fiscal allocation and use of resources to strengthen our health system's ability to respond to future emergencies.
- 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Closing
Health in all, & All in health: Multi-Sectorality and partnerships for systems strengthening
- 9:00 am - 9:20 am
- Dr. Emmanuel Odame, Dir. PPMED, MOH
Presentation
Multi-sectoral Governance for Health: Implementation of the National Health Policy
- 9:25 am - 10:40 am
- Moderator: Hon. Nana Ayew Afriyie, Chairman, PSCH || Speakers: • Hon. Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, Minister for Health • Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection • Minister for Information • Minister for Finance • Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources
Plenary Session
-- Conversations by the Fire Side – Multi-sectoral Governance for Health: Implementation of the National Health Policy -- Q and A
- 10:45 am - 10:50 am
Voices from the Field
- 10:55 am - 11:10 am
Break
- 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Parallel Sessions
- • Moderator: Dr. Appiah Denkyira, Head, PAP, Pentecost University || Presenter: Mr. Obeng Asomaning Williams, DD HR, MHA || Speakers: • Rep. Public Services Commission, • Dr. Kwesi Asabir, Dir. HR, MOH
Human Resources for Health
Towards a healthier and more empowered health workforce: Challenges faced, and lessons learned from Ghana's COVID-19 response
- Moderator: Prof. John Gyapong, VC, UHAS || Presenter: Dr. Paulina Tindana, Lecturer, UGSPH || Speakers: • Prof. Seth Owusu Agyei, Pro VC, UHAS • Dr. James Duah, Dep. ED, CHAG • Dr. Kofi Bobi Barimah, Ag. ED, CPMR
Research and Innovation
Strengthening Ghana's health arsenal to combat recurring outbreaks and novel crises
- 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
Closing
Our commitment to you: Starting anew for a more resilient Ghanaian health system.
- 9:00 am - 9:45 am
- Moderator: Prof. Alfred Yawson, Head, CHD, UGMS || Speakers: • Mr. Kwabena Boadu Oku-Afari, CD, MOH • Prof. John Gyapong, VC, UHAS • Dr. Kenneth Dadzie Sagoe, HSS Consultant • Dr. Gyansa-Lutterodt, Dir., TC, MOH • Mrs. Gladys Osabutey, Head, UNSU-MOF
Panel Session
Moderator’s forum: Key Highlights and Takeaways from the Summit
- 9:45 am - 10:00 am
Voices from the Field
- 10:00 am - 10:10am
- Mr. Kwabena Boadu Oku-Afari, CD, MOH
Closing Remarks
- 10:15 am - 10:20 am
- Rev. Ben Ampomah Nkansah, Dir. Infrastructure, MOH
Closing Prayer
- 10:25 am
- Mr. Kwabena Boadu Oku-Afari, CD, MOH
