Aurum Institute Ghana

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

18/11/2024

Join us for "Redefining Men’s Health: Changing The Narrative"—a webinar dedicated to transforming how men approach health and wellness! Together, we'll explore the challenges men face in prioritising physical and mental health and share practical solutions to inspire change.

📅 Date: November 22nd
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
📍 Venue: Zoom [Register here: https://auruminstitute-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fezr0Xh7SP2mpTnifAKDQQ or scan the QR code]

This session will feature expert insights, real stories, and an open discussion on overcoming stigma, building a culture of wellness and accountability, and inspiring proactive health choices.

18/11/2024

World AMR Awareness Week (18-24 November) calls for action against the global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This year’s theme, “Educate. Advocate. Act now,” highlights the urgent need to raise awareness, drive bold commitments, and inspire action.

Aurum Institute Ghana is proud to lead the AMR response, supported by the Fleming Fund. Through grants like CG1a and the ongoing Transition Grant, we have strengthened AMR surveillance, renovated and equipped 11 sentinel laboratories, trained staff, and built critical governance frameworks.

AMR is a global challenge requiring collective effort. Join us in advocating for stronger systems to end AMR and create a healthier future.

28/10/2024

As an African Health Impact Organisation advancing health science and innovation, we’re eager to be part of the upcoming NetHope Global Summit in Washington, USA. This event is where transformative ideas come to life, creating solutions and strategic partnerships that enable communities globally.

On October 29th, Aurum’s Acting Country Director for Ghana, Nana Kofi Quakyi, and Strategic Information Officer, Rirhandzu Makamu, will present on “Revolutionising Antibiotic Prescribing in Ghana with AI-Driven Clinical Decision Support.” Their session highlights our work in harnessing cutting-edge technology to improve health outcomes across Africa.

21/09/2024

Happy Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day 🇬🇭

Today, we honour the legacy of a visionary leader who fought for the liberation and progress of Ghana.

At Aurum Institute Ghana, we are committed to building on his ideals by working towards our vision of creating a healthier world for future generations.

14/09/2024

Don’t miss out! Join us for the second edition of Aurum Institute Ghana’s exciting webinar series, 'AI for Health Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs),' on September 19, 2024, at 14:00- 15:30 GMT.

Discover how AI is transforming healthcare in low-resource settings as we explore the impact of local context and systemic factors on its development and adoption.

Join us for the second edition of Aurum Institute Ghana's webinar series, 'AI for Health Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs),' on September 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM (South Africa Time).

This session will explore how local context and systemic factors influence the development and adoption of AI solutions in healthcare for low-resource settings.

Hear from our speakers:
🔸 Dr. Gordon Abekah-Nkrumah, University of Ghana Business School
🔸 Mr. Peter Agbo, SnooCODE

Register by clicking here or scanning the QR code in the poster » https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9sdZKI3zQAilSViXM7oj1g #/registration

12/09/2024

As we continue to celebrate Pharmacy Month, the potential for innovation in health care is vast and holds the promise of revolutionising the way we prevent, diagnose and treat diseases. With advancements in technology, data analytics and interdisciplinary collaborations, the healthcare industry is poised to undergo significant transformation in the coming years.

Aurum Ghana had the privilege of participating in the 82nd FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, held in Cape Town from 1 to 4 September 2024, where Nana Kofi Quakyi, Acting Country Director of Aurum Ghana, was one of the featured speakers.

The event provided an excellent opportunity to connect with visionary leaders from the FIP World Congress and our esteemed partner, Pelebox. Pelebox's smart lockers enable patients to collect their repeat chronic medication in under two minutes, avoiding the long queues at public clinics. This social innovation leverages technology to improve service delivery and offers a truly patient-centred experience.