The Society of Family Physicians of Ghana (SOFPOG ) marked the 2023 World Family Doctor with a launch and stakeholder engagement on 19th May 2023, at the Elmina Beach Resort, Elmina.
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This year’s World Family Doctor Day has been marked at Elmina in the Central Region with a call on experienced doctors to mentor younger ones into the field. The World Family Doctor Day, held every year on May 19, is a day to highlight the role and contributions of family doctors in health care systems around…
Introduction In Ghana, breast cancer remains a significant public health concern, affecting thousands of women each year. To combat this threat, the Society of Family Physicians of Ghana (SOFPOG) has initiated a monthly breast cancer awareness campaign. This campaign aims to demystify myths surrounding breast cancer, encourage regular check-ups, show solidarity with breast cancer patients…
Over 500 community members in the AAK district and its environs had benefited from a free medical screening organised by the Society of Family Physicians of Ghana (SOFPOG) at the Abura Dunkwa Hospital on 17th May, 2023. This forms part of activities to commemorate the 2023 World Family Doctor Day. In attendance were the President…
Debunking the Myth: Breast Cancer is Not Always Hereditary Introduction:There is a common misconception that breast cancer is always hereditary, passed down from generation to generation through family genes. In reality, while hereditary factors can contribute to breast cancer risk, the vast majority of breast cancer cases are not related to genetics. This article aims…
Join us as we celebrate the 9th Annual General and Scientific Meeting under the theme, Achieving Universal Health coverage through value- based care. From 18th May to 21st May 2023, Elmina. Activities line up include CPDs, Launch of WFDD, Scientific Meetings, AGM, Health walk, Dinner and Awards Night and Thanksgiving service
The Society of Family Physicians of Ghana (SOFPOG) is an organization of all Family Physicians and Residents in Ghana, and we are a member of the Worldwide Organization of Family Physicians, WONCA. Family Physician/Family Doctors are trained specialists, who provide comprehensive, continuous, and patient centered health care to undifferentiated patients irrespective of their age, sex,…
