SOFPOG AGSM 2021































The Scientific Session of the AGSM was held on Friday 19th May , 2023 at the Conference room of the Elmina Beach Resort and also streamed on zoom. The Chairman for the occasion was Dr Gerhard K. Ofori-Amankwah, a Consultant Family Physician at Nyaho Medical Centre. The Program started off at 2:15pm with a presentation…
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…
In the wake of longevity comes all the health concerns that accompany old age. Geriatric care training though new in Ghana is making strides through the Faculty of Family Medicine and other stakeholders. In October 2021, SOFPOG partnered with Pfizer Inc. Ghana Limited (Pfizer) to educate the medical fraternity on issues of geriatric care in…
Debunking the Myth: Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer Treatment Are Not Poisonous, and Many Side Effects Are Reversible Introduction:Breast cancer is a formidable adversary, but advancements in medical science have provided powerful tools for its treatment, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, a persistent myth claims that these treatments are toxic and that the side…
The First in a series of CPDs organized by SOFPOG to commemorate the 2023 World Family Doctor Day and 9th AGSM was held on Wednesday 10th May 2023 at 3pm. It was on the theme “Achieving Universal Health Coverage through early detection and management of non-communicable diseases.” It was a hybrid event held virtually via…