Aurum Institute Ghana

06/12/2025

Programme Manager, Ernestina Sam presents findings from Ghana’s Public-Private Mix intervention for TB control, implemented in partnership with NTCP across 26 districts. The initiative strengthened 170 private health outlets, trained 375 healthcare workers and mobilized 37 TB Champions to expand case finding and improve linkage to care.

From April 2024 to March 2025, the programme screened 253,947 clients and detected 875 TB cases with a treatment initiation rate of 98.9 percent.

Persisting gaps, sputum-collection challenges, limited digital X-ray access, cartridge shortages and staff attrition, shape the next phase of work focused on expanding diagnostic access and stabilizing service delivery. ICASA 2025

05/12/2025

05/12/2025

Country Director, Nana Kofi Quakyi will present results from a 2024 mixed-methods landscape analysis examining the institutional readiness of key-population-led organizations in Ghana.

The study, conducted across four regions, found that KP-led CBOs face major structural and operational barriers: limited capacity, inconsistent service delivery, weak advocacy platforms and increased risks following recent legal developments.

The poster outlines concrete next steps, including capacity audits, tailored training, catalytic grants, strengthened coordination and advocacy for a safer legal environment, all geared toward enabling KP-led organizations to advance Ghana’s 30 60 80 HIV targets. ICASA 2025

05/12/2025

Day 1 of set the tone for a powerful week of collaboration, leadership, and shared commitment to strengthening Africa’s health systems.

Our team joined the opening ceremony, where Her Excellency Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially declared the conference open, calling for renewed solidarity and innovation in the response to HIV, TB, AMR and broader public health challenges.

Earlier in the day, we attended a high-level panel discussion featuring Dr Fiona Braka, WHO Ghana Representative, speaking on behalf of Dr Mohammed Janabi, WHO Africa Regional Director. The discussion underscored how strategic partnerships, coordinated action, and cross-country collaboration are essential to building resilient health systems capable of meeting Africa’s current and future health needs.

As Aurum Ghana, we remain committed to contributing to this shared vision through upscaling TB detection through innovation and partnership and strengthening One Health surveillance and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) response

We’re looking forward to connecting with delegates throughout the week and sharing the work we’re doing to improve health outcomes across Ghana.

Visit our stand to learn more and meet the team. ICASA 2025

03/12/2025

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We’re showcasing our work in strengthening Ghana’s health system through innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based solutions.
Meet the team, explore our work, and see how we’re advancing health for all.

Visit our stand and connect with us in Accra.

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21/09/2025

Remembering Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the man who lit the torch of Ghana’s independence.

03/04/2025

The Aurum Institute at the Global AI Summit on Africa 2025 in Rwanda, Kigali 🌍

The Global AI Summit on Africa is bringing together leaders to explore AI’s role in shaping economic opportunities for the continent’s growing workforce.

Aurum is at the forefront of these discussions, with Aurum Ghana Country Director, Nana Kofi Quakyi, MPH co-leading the Gates Foundation AI Grand Challenges session on scalability, emphasising the balance between local context and scale, and Dr. Njeri Kamere, Aurum South Africa Managing Director for Health System leading conversations on the ethical use of AI, challenging perspectives on accuracy and values in AI-driven solutions.

Aurum Ghana is also among 30 innovators showcased in the Gates Foundation’s Innovation Gallery, demonstrating our AI-powered tool to global stakeholders and sparking valuable collaborations. As AI continues to transform healthcare, Aurum remains committed to ethical, evidence-based, and scalable solutions for Africa’s future.

08/03/2025

Health equity starts with action! Let’s challenge bias, push for fair policies, and ensure all women receive the care they need. UN Women

06/03/2025

Happy Independence Day, Ghana! 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

Today, we celebrate the resilience, strength, and progress of this great nation. At Aurum Institute Ghana, we remain committed to creating a healthier world for future generations and working towards ensuring that every Ghanaian has access to quality health care.

Together, we are building a healthier future, one community, one breakthrough, and one life at a time.

04/02/2025

(AMR) is a growing threat, driven in part by irrational antibiotic use in food production. To tackle this, the FAO and Ghana’s Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD) have been working with poultry farmers through Farmer Field Schools (FFS) to promote responsible antimicrobial use.

Aurum Ghana, in collaboration with FAO and VSD under the (FF) Phase II Country Grant, engaged 80 poultry farmers on risks and best practices. While many previously relied on antibiotics to boost egg production, FFS training has led to reduced antibiotic use, increased productivity, and higher profit- a win for farmers and public health.

🚀 Driving Innovative Excellence for a healthier, more sustainable future! The Aurum Institute

07/01/2025

The Aurum Institute Board is thrilled to announce the appointment of Prof. Vinodh Aroon Edward as the new Group Chief Operating Officer (GCOO), effective 1 January 2025. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in our organisation's journey towards global health excellence.

We look forward to the continued operational innovation and excellence that Prof. Edward will undoubtedly bring to this role, further solidifying Aurum's position at the forefront of global health research and implementation.

Read more about this important leadership announcement here: https://www.auruminstitute.org/component/content/article/47-press-releases/aurum-news/1015-the-aurum-institute-welcomes-prof-vinodh-edward-as-group-chief-operating-officer?Itemid=101

21/11/2024