T he launch was followed by an insightful public lecture by Dr. Kenneth Connell , Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, The UWI, Cave Hill. His lecture, titled “From Bridgetown to Accra – Hypertension as a Threat to the Diaspora: Lessons from COVID-19” , urged for a holistic approach to the universal health system, stressing the need to address hypertension, a global concern. Dr. Connell shared data from the recent World Health Organization Global Report on Hypertension that showed the alarming prevalence of hypertension and the importance of mass testing to detect undiagnosed cases. He advised households in Ghana to acquire blood pressure monitors as essential tools for identifying hypertension. The UG Vice-Chancellor concluded the session by highlighting the significance of lifestyle changes, including incorporating physical exercises like walking and cycling into daily routines. She advised, “We cannot say hypertension is a disease for the elderly. It
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Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo ,Vice-Chancellor of UG; and Professor Clive Landis , Principal of The UWI, Cave Hill Campus sign the Student Exchange Agreement.
Officials from the High Commission of Barbados in Accra, members from the College of Health Sciences of UG, members from UGMS, students, and the broader university community were in attendance, making the launch a truly collaborative and memorable occasion. u
is catching up with everyone of us, so we need to take these precautions. It is easier to form certain healthy habits while you are still young than much later in your years.” The event ended with a warm exchange of gifts between Professor Landis and Professor Amfo, accompanied by captivating Ghanaian cultural performances by the Ghana Dance Ensemble from the Institute of African Studies , University of Ghana .
Students and faculty of the University of Ghana in attendance at the launch.
Dr. Kenneth Connell Deputy Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences The UWI, Cave Hill Campus
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