11th Annual General and Scientific Meeting: Championing Universal Health Through Collaboration Tamale, Ghana — May 22–25, 2025 The Family Medicine community in Ghana will converge in Tamale this May for the 11th Annual General and Scientific Meeting under the compelling theme, “Achieving Universal Health Through Collaboration.” This annual gathering, known for its blend of intellectual…
The 25th WONCA World Conference is set to illuminate the path towards a new vision for primary healthcare that aligns with sustainable development goals. Scheduled in the vibrant city of Lisbon, Portugal from September 17 to 21, 2025, this conference will be a beacon for family medicine professionals worldwide. Conference Overview: Call for Abstracts: Contributions…
The Society of Family Physicians of Ghana (SOFPOG) has embarked on a project to enhance emergency obstetric care in the Western and Savannah Regions of Ghana. The project, funded by Grand Challenges Canada, aims to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to utilize Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) devices in emergency obstetric situations. On January 20, 2025,…
The Ghana Health Service, USAID’s Center for Innovation and Impact (CII), Grand Challenges Canada, and AMP Health are proud to announce the launch of a set of 10 innovative maternal and neonatal health projects across six priority regions of Ghana as part of the Country Innovation Platform Ghana Pilot partnership. These locally-led innovations were selected,…
Rutgers Medical University, New Jersey, in collaboration with the Faculty of Family Medicine, Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, and the Society of Family Physicians of Ghana (SOFPOG), organized a two-day introductory course on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS). The course took place from 23rd to 24th September 2024 at the Simulation Centre at the University of…
Astra Zeneca in collaboration with Ghana Thoracic Society (GTS) and Society of Family Physicians of Ghana (SOFPOG) presents a CPD 🗓️Date : Thursday 22nd August 2024 📍Venue : Hybrid (Alisa Hotel – Accra & Zoom Link 🕞Time : 3:30pm Chairperson : Janet Sandra Afriyie Mensah Panelist : Dr George Nketiah First Speaker : Dr Samuel…
10th Anniversary Dinner Dance and Awards Night On Saturday, May 18th, 2024, the 10th Anniversary Dinner Dance was held at the Capital View Hotel in Koforidua. The night was filled with glitz and glamour, celebrating 25 years of achievements in Family Medicine training in Ghana. The event honoured Senior Members who have been instrumental in…
SOFPOG gathered for a heartfelt Thanksgiving Service and the launch of World Family Doctor Day on Sunday The event was a beautiful blend of gratitude and celebration, showcasing our commitment to family medicine. Explore via the link to relive the memorable moments and see the vibrant energy that marked this special occasion. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oZPiBuqzu18DO77AUihT0H19NBcwUpRG?usp=drive_link
Members of SOFPOG visited the Safari Valley Eco resort in Adukrom, Eastern Region for a Health tour during the 10th SOPFOG AGSM. Find below a link to the pictures from the Event. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1g1T6f5iKfaM4j2hkv7b6HOV5OD4gQzND?usp=drive_link
As part of activities commemorating the 10th AGSM, the SOFPOG Scientific Session was held on Friday 17th May 2024 at the Capital View Hotel, Koforidua. It was chaired by Dr (Med) Nii A. Aryeh, Consultant Family Physician and Foundation President of SOFPOG.Various scientific papers were presented and discussions on them were undertaken as well. Find…
