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By Dr. Barbara  Entsuah (Med) MARCH is designated Colorectal Cancer, Nutrition and Kidney Month. It is important to raise awareness of Kidney Health and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), and for ALL to take control of their Kidney Health by knowing the associated risks and working with your Doctor to prevent or delay progression of kidney…

By Dr. Barbara Entsuah (Med). Family Medicine. February is known as Heart Healthy Month and also as Chocolate Month in some places; it is also when Valentine Day is celebrated with flowers, chocolate and lingerie gifts.  In this month, women are “to listen to their hearts and speak up for their health”.  In women in…

In the vibrant landscape of healthcare in Ghana, the Society of Family Physicians of Ghana (SOFPOG) is gearing up to commemorate its 10th anniversary alongside the 20th anniversary of the Faculty of Family Medicine of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons. The central theme for this milestone celebration is “STRENGTHENING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE TO…

As we approach the year’s conclusion and eagerly usher in a fresh one, we seize this moment to express our gratitude to all of you for your unwavering support in propelling SOFPOG to greater heights. The upcoming year marks our 10th anniversary—a decade marked by relentless dedication, collaboration, and determination that has brought us to…

In a heartfelt response to the plight of those affected by the Volta River Flood Disaster, The Society of Family Physicians of Ghana (SOFPOG), represented by Dr. Takyi Duayeden, Vice President, and Dr. Dora Egblewogbe, made a significant donation through CITI 97.3 FM, an Accra based Radio station that is helping coordinate relief for victims…

In a momentous ceremony held at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons in Accra on December 5th and 6th, 2023, the GCPS inducted a cohort of dedicated healthcare professionals. Among them, 28 newly qualified family physicians were welcomed as esteemed members of the GCPS. The event not only marked the induction of these 28…