I did not enjoy medical school, especially from the second year to final (6th) year. There were lecturers who reminded us always about how difficult medical school was and how we were likely to fail our examinations. What I found strange was that in our examinations (interim assessments), we were…
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Reflections of A Passionate Doctor
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…
Supreme Court: Laboratory Report Can Be Counter Signed Only By A Registered…
Sunday, May 23, 2021.
Someone put this on the WhatsApp platform for the Society of Obstetricians and…
My take on the ‘impasse’ between ‘Medical Laboratory…
Thursday, May 20, 2021.
To members of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Ghana (SOGOG)
This…