Akoma Productions on Wednesday, 30th November, 2022 launched the maiden edition of the Ghana Health Awards and Honors.
The graceful event which took place at the premises of the Medical Training and Simulation Centre, Legon in Accra saw in attendance invited guests, media and dignitaries including; Rev. Prof. Patrick F. Ayeh-Kumi, Dr Abena Engmann (Board Chairperson of Ghana Health Awards & Honors), Dr Solomon Brookman (Head, General Surgery Dept, UGMC), and Dr Darius Osei (Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre Limited) who gave an opening remark to commence the event.
The Ghana Health Awards and Honors is dedicated to the Ghana Health industry recognizing individuals and organizations making positive impact in the health sector in Ghana.
Speaking at the press soirée, Mrs Nana Adwoa Konadu Dsane, the founder of the Ghana Thyroid Foundation and the Ghana Health Awards and Honors reiterated that, health workers mostly boil the ocean to save lives hence the need to acknowledge their sacrifices.
"Though people have had bad experiences when it comes to their healthcare providers, there are some who are doing so well and would even not go home when there's a life to save. I've come across a lot of them because of the Thyroid Ghana Foundation. Especially during the COVID-19 time, some stayed away from their families for 2 weeks without their families seeing them. Don't you think they deserve some recognition? I think this is long overdue!"
The Ghana Health Awards and Honors themed "Our Health, Our Heroes" is scheduled to take place in March 2023 at the Medical Training and Simulation Centre, Legon in Accra.
Award Categories
Outstanding Awards: Outstanding Best Health Worker, Best CEO, Best Hospital Administrator, Best Human Resource Director, Best Internal Audit Director, Best Finance Director.
Healthcare Professionals: Best Surgeon, Best Emergency Medicine Consultant, Best Endocrinologist, Best Pediatrician, Best Obstetrics/Gynaecologist, Best Psychologist, Best Urologist, Best Neurologist, Best Neurosurgeon, Best Dentist, Best Rheumatologist, Best Radiologist, Best Ophthalmologist, Best Dietician, Best Occupational Therapist, Best Physician Assistant, Best Radiotherapist, Best General Nurse, Best Theatre Nurse, Best Midwife, Best Nurse in Research, Best Public Health Nurse, Best Health Innovationist, Best Physiotherapist.
Health Facilities: Best Pharmacy, Best Pharmaceutical Company, Best Laboratory Facility, Best Emerging Laboratory, Best Private Health Facility, Best Public Health Facility, Best Dental Facility, Best Eye Facility, Best Fitness Center, Best Physiotherapy Centre, Best Healthcare Insurance Provider, Best Company with CSR practices in Health, Best Herbal Facility.