I have studied quotes for about three decades. There are people I admire because of their quotes. One of them is Mother Teresa. Sometimes I form an impression of these people without meeting them. I have great respect for Mother Teresa in this regard. But I have also been naive. Sometimes I took…
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Reflections of A Passionate Doctor
Success or failure in the same institution: departmental leadership is crucial
Today, I had an interesting discussion with two staff of our hospital (one of them a midwife). An interesting…
Medical training in Ghana: the more difficult the better?
I did not enjoy medical school, especially from the second year to final (6th) year. There were lecturers who…
Pursue a Fellowship or PhD or perish: the fall and fall of medical practice in…
What is the future of medical practice in Ghana? Once again, I am tempted to be a 'prophet of doom.' Academia and…
Cervical cancer becoming number one killer in obstetrics and gynaecology in Ghana:…
A little over decade ago, I sounded a warning: If as a country we didn't pay attention to cervical cancer, deaths…
‘Master say’ – A real problem in our part of the world
"Unthinking respect of authority is the greatest enemy of truth."
- Albert Einstein.
A decade ago, a Pathology…
Creating a society of individuals with rights but no responsibilities
Last week, my institution was in crisis. Many staff had tested positive for Covid-19 and were in isolation. Our…
iBreastExam (and CervAIcal colposcopes) arrive in Battor – a new era for…
The iBreastExam, which is USA FDA approved, enables scanning of the breasts by middle cadre staff (nurses, midwives…
Complex solutions when simpler solutions exist – could Covid-19 testing have…
Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
We are 'an interesting breed' in this country and on this continent. We want complex…
Cervical cancer prevention.The USA versus Ogyakrom
The Ogyakrom team had 7 people doing 'awareness creation' (ambassadors) and one person doing screening and…
LEGENDS’ IN HERBAL MEDICINE : SUPERSTITION, SCIENCE AND THE ROLE OF FDA
29/05/2021 Written By Ethel Tekpor
I had a funeral to attend at Nkonya in the Oti region of Ghana. I…