Event Details
Date :
[ August 24, 2024 ]
Venue :
Accra - Ghana
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The CAPSTONE project, a collaborative effort between European and African institutions, has launched in Accra, Ghana, to tackle the growing health crisis of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in West Africa. This initiative brings together health experts, educators, policymakers, and government officials to address the critical need for improved NCD management in the region.
At its core, CAPSTONE aims to establish two new accredited master’s degrees in public health with a specific focus on NCDs. These innovative programs will equip a diverse range of health professionals, including doctors, nurses, and allied health workers, with specialized knowledge and skills to address the complexities of NCD care. The project also includes the co-development and delivery of six new NCD-focused courses.
The project held its first consortium meeting Accra, Ghana, from June 24 to 28, 2024 . The meeting was attended by representatives from all the partner institutions in Europe and Africa. During the consortium meeting, participants engaged in a series of workshops and discussions covering key topics such as stakeholder engagement, competency profiles, didactical frameworks, curriculum development, and impact evaluation . The meeting featured intensive workshops, discussions, and field trips to local health facilities, providing participants with firsthand insights into the current landscape of NCD care in Ghana.
The event ended with a launch of the CAPSTONE project, which was graced by the Dr Nsiah Asare, who is the Presidential Advisor on Health, representatives from the Embassy of the Gambia in Gambia, the Provost of the College of Health Sciences University of Ghana, The Deans of the School of Public Health and School of Medical Sciences at the University of Ghana, the Director of NCD Alliance Ghana and other stakeholders and members of the press.
With support from the Ghanaian government, CAPSTONE represents a significant step forward in improving NCD care and education in West Africa, addressing the lack of resources and capability at the primary healthcare level.
At its core, CAPSTONE aims to establish two new accredited master’s degrees in public health with a specific focus on NCDs. These innovative programs will equip a diverse range of health professionals, including doctors, nurses, and allied health workers, with specialized knowledge and skills to address the complexities of NCD care. The project also includes the co-development and delivery of six new NCD-focused courses.
The project held its first consortium meeting Accra, Ghana, from June 24 to 28, 2024 . The meeting was attended by representatives from all the partner institutions in Europe and Africa. During the consortium meeting, participants engaged in a series of workshops and discussions covering key topics such as stakeholder engagement, competency profiles, didactical frameworks, curriculum development, and impact evaluation . The meeting featured intensive workshops, discussions, and field trips to local health facilities, providing participants with firsthand insights into the current landscape of NCD care in Ghana.
The event ended with a launch of the CAPSTONE project, which was graced by the Dr Nsiah Asare, who is the Presidential Advisor on Health, representatives from the Embassy of the Gambia in Gambia, the Provost of the College of Health Sciences University of Ghana, The Deans of the School of Public Health and School of Medical Sciences at the University of Ghana, the Director of NCD Alliance Ghana and other stakeholders and members of the press.
With support from the Ghanaian government, CAPSTONE represents a significant step forward in improving NCD care and education in West Africa, addressing the lack of resources and capability at the primary healthcare level.
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