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!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…