Accra, Aug. 15, GNA – A ‘Women in Health’ brunch meeting has been organised to explore and uncover opportunities for women in the health sector as well as empower them to make a difference in society.
The event, held on the theme: “Empowering Women in Health: Path to Unlimited Possibilities” was organised by Lamrock Agency in collaboration with the Women’s Wing of the National Physician Assistant Students’ Association of Ghana (PASAG).
Speaking at the brunch meeting, Dr. Keziah Malm, Programme Manager, National Malaria Control Programme, expressed her delight that women in health were converging to discuss issues that would help them flourish.
“Some women continue to make a difference in the healthcare profession while others struggle. It is very important we identify the challenges we face and know how to overcome them, and this can be achieved through capacity building,” she said.
Dr. Malm urged women in the health sector to continue to seek educational excellence as it would open brighter opportunities for them so that they could enjoy certain privileges.
She also lauded women who had become pacesetters in the respective fields of endeavour and urged upcoming health practitioners to model after them in their quest to be changemakers.
Ms. Christele Codo, winner of Miss Health Ghana 2023, who was one of the panellists at the seminar, urged women in health to prove their capabilities where they find themselves.
She welcomed the passing of the Affirmative Action Bill, which seeks to provide equal rights and opportunities for women.
Ms. Christele Codo was hopeful that the passage of the Bill would serve as a big motivation for women to strive harder in the health sector, as their effort would certainly be rewarded.
Madam Gladys Akeyere Rockson, Chief Executive Officer, Lamrock Agency, Dr. Maame Afua Kpodo-Tay, and Madam Amanda Kwakye (Physician Assistant) delivered some astounding presentations of how women in health can leverage on the opportunities available to them.
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