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Fertility Society of Ghana (FERSOG) Annual Congress and AGM


Start Date & Time

Friday, 27 Oct, 2023 @9:0 am

Ending Date & Time

Friday, 27 Oct, 2023 @5:0 pm

Virtual

CES Virtual Platform

In-Person

Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons Auditorium

Theme

Inequality in Fertility Care - The Case of the Male Factor

Summary

EVENT DESCRIPTION

The Fertility Society of Ghana (FERSOG) invites you to its Annual Congress and Annual General Meeting (AGM), a one-day event dedicated to exploring the theme of "Inequality in Fertility Care - The Case of the Male Factor." This important event brings together leading experts and professionals in the field of reproductive health to discuss critical issues, advancements, and challenges in fertility care, with a specific focus on male reproductive health.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

  1. To raise awareness about the inequalities in fertility care, with a specific emphasis on male reproductive health.
  2. To foster discussions and knowledge sharing on the challenges and solutions related to male infertility and reproductive care.
  3. To provide a platform for experts in the field to share insights and research findings.
  4. To promote collaboration and networking among professionals in the reproductive health sector.
  5. To contribute to the advancement of fertility care in Ghana through informed discussions and recommendations.
  6. To create a networking platform, and to foster connections and collaboration opportunities among professionals and organizations in the field.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Two Scientific Sessions
  • Keynote Address by Honourable Lydia Alhassan
  • Engaging Topics including Male Reproductive Care, Inequality in Fertility Treatment, and Socio-Cultural Aspects of Male Infertility.
  • Expert Speakers from Various Fields of Reproductive Health
  • Panel Discussion
  • Question and Answer Session
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Lunch

In-person attendance and participation is FREE at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons - Accra

 

 

Speakers & Presenters

Hon. Lydia Seyram Alhassan

Honourable MP for AYAWASO WEST WUGON Constituency of the Greater Accra Region.

SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR

Dr. Edem Kojo Hiadzi

President of FERSOG, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lister Hospital and Fertility Centre. He is also a Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist.

SPEAKER

Dr. Rudolph Kantum Adageba

General Secretary of FERSOG, Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at KNUST – SMS, and CEO of Ruma Fertility and Specialist Hospital Ltd and Mediscan Diagnostic Ultrasound Services Ltd.

SPEAKER

Dr. Padi Roland Ayertey

Obstetrician Gynecologist and serves as the CEO and Medical Director of Elimmas Health.

SPEAKER

Dr. Antti Perheentupa

Head of the Department of the gyne out-patient clinic and the Reproductive Medicine unit at the Turku University Hospital.

SPEAKER

Rosemond Akpene Hiadzi, PhD

Lecturer and researcher at the University of Ghana, specializing in medical sociology and anthropology with a primary focus on reproductive health.

SPEAKER

Prof. Mathew K. Y. Kyei

An accomplished Urologist and holds the esteemed position of Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Ghana Medical School.

SPEAKER

Dr. Promise Emmanuel Sefogah

Senior Lecturer at the Dept of Obs & Gynae, UGMS, a Consultant OBGYN at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, and REI Faculty at the GCPS.

SPEAKER

Dr. Michael Bright Yakass, PhD

An accomplished professional in the field of Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases and is an Adjunct Lecturer at the Thrivus Institute for Biomedical Science and

SPEAKER

Target Audience

Healthcare Professionals, including Physicians, Nurses, Embryologists, Pharmacists, Laboratory Scientists, and individuals with an interest in Fertility.

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