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Africa’s health systems are at a critical inflection point, where bold, collaborative, and innovative leadership is required to meet the growing demands of a changing population. The Ghanaian- Diaspora Nursing Alliance (G-DNA) is committed to mobilizing the collective power of African- descent healthcare professionals, including nurses, midwives, physicians, and allied health professionals across the globe, to drive sustainable improvements in health outcomes on the continent.
While nurses and midwives represent the largest segment of the healthcare workforce—and often serve as the backbone of healthcare delivery—we recognize that lasting transformation requires a multidisciplinary approach. Therefore, the 2026 G-DNA Annual Conference welcomes participation from physicians, pharmacists, public health experts, researchers, policymakers, and other healthcare leaders committed to shaping the future of African healthcare through interdisciplinary collaboration and workforce development.
Under the theme “Voices of Change Shaping the Future of African Healthcare,” this conference will elevate the contributions of the entire healthcare workforce while centering the voices and leadership of nurses and midwives as vital catalysts for systemic change. We anticipate bringing together more than 500 healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders from across Africa and beyond for the 2026 conference, creating an unprecedented opportunity for collaboration and innovation.
To amplify the leadership and impact of healthcare professionals, including nurses,
midwives, physicians, and allied health professionals, in transforming healthcare
systems in Africa.
To foster interdisciplinary collaboration among diaspora and African healthcare professionals.
To promote culturally responsive, evidence-based strategies for addressing Africa’s most pressing challenges.
To create a dynamic platform for global knowledge exchange, mentorship, and innovation.
To catalyze partnerships that support capacity-building, ethical workforce development, and sustainable healthcare reform.
Conference Tracks
The 2026 G-DNA Conference will feature a robust agenda with tracks that reflect the diverse expertise and pressing needs of the African healthcare landscape:
Behavioural and Mental Health Midwifery and Women’s Health, including Sexual and Reproductive Health Evidence-Based Practice & Quality Improvement Infectious Diseases Non-Communicable Diseases Education, Training, and Workforce Development Ethical Migration and Recruitment Leadership, Innovations in Nursing Practice & Technology Master’s and Doctoral Student PresentationsWe welcome submissions from healthcare professionals, researchers, and students whose work addresses transformative healthcare solutions in Africa and beyond. Click the button below to submit your abstract through our official submission portal.
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Join healthcare professionals from around the world at the first-ever Pan-African Healthcare Professionals Conference—a groundbreaking event uniting the entire African continent to advance excellence, innovation, and global collaboration in healthcare.
Engage in over 10 hands-on clinical workshops, leadership development sessions, and seminars on
innovation and research, all tailored to strengthen your skills and expand your impact. Earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits through accredited sessions designed to
elevate your clinical practice, leadership potential, and global health influence—ensuring
your time in Ghana meaningfully advances your career. Connect with national and international healthcare leaders, policymakers, and researchers through
strategic networking opportunities focused on strengthening African health systems and diaspora
partnerships. Contribute to high-impact panel discussions and policy forums addressing migration, workforce
regulation, innovation, and ethical recruitment—ensuring your voice shapes the future of healthcare
across Africa and beyond.Full Two-Day Conference with Gala.
In-Person Full Conference Registration Fees
| Member Type | Early Bird ( by Oct 31) | Standard ( After Oct 31 ) |
|---|---|---|
| G-DNA African Members | GHS 1,000 / $75 | GHS 1,100 / $80 |
| Student Members without first degree or diploma | GHS 500 / $25 | GHS 600 / $45 |
| G-DNA Diaspora Member | GHS 3000 / $225 | GHS 3200 / $240 |
| Retired Member | GHS 3,500 / $260 | GHS 3,500 / $260 |
Visit www.g-dna.org and log in or create your account.
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Save over 10% on registration fees, get year-round access to professional development events, and help shape the future of healthcare in Africa and the diaspora.
Dates Valid: May 31 – November 31, 2025
Subject to availability.
Master of Ceremony
Mrs. Evelyn Amoako
Room: Main Auditorium
Designee: Attendees
Room: Main Auditorium
Program Items
Performance: Atitirew Cultural Dance Group
Courage Daneku
G-DNA Country Director
Room: Main Auditorium
Categories: Chairperson • Dignitaries • G-DNA Advisory Council • National Black Nurses Association
Mrs. Evelyn Amoako
Master of Ceremony
Mrs. Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo
President, Ghana Registered Nurses & Midwives Association
Prof. Yvonne Commodore-Mensah
G-DNA President
Hon. Prof. Grace Ayensu-Danquah
Deputy Minister of Health, Ghana
Voices of Change: Leveraging the Power of Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Shape the Future of African Healthcare
Prof. Ernest Yorke
President, Ghana Medical Association
Dr. Jemima Dennis-Antwi
President, Center for Health Development & Research
Dr. Rashad Abdallah
CEO, H2H Health
Dr. Paul Amakona
President, Allied Health Professionals, Ghana
Mrs. Eva Mensa
Director of Nursing, Ghana Health Service
Moderator
Dr. Adjoa Turkson
Dentist, Tend Dental
Title: “The Triple Helix: Advancing Implementation Science, Data Science, and Team Science for a Healthier Africa.”
Dr. George Mensah
Director, National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
Lunch & networking. Visit exhibit hall.
Moderated Poster Session — Location: Foyer (Presenters: TBD)
Concurrent Session 1 — The Future is Now – Modernized Healthcare Leadership for Africa's Next Generation (TBD)
Concurrent Session 2 — Publishing With Purpose – Elevating Africa's Healthcare Through Scholarship (TBD)
Concurrent Session 3 — Advanced Practice Nursing in Africa: Strengthening Policy, Education & Workforce (TBD)
Topic: Women’s Health Study
Dr. Keith Dawson
Senior Director, Roche
The State of the World's Nursing: Perspectives from Africa
Dr. Katie Boston-Leary
Senior Vice President, American Nurses Association
Mrs. Gifty Markey
Associate CNO, NHS (UK)
Mrs. Christine Nimwesiga
Registrar, Uganda Nurses & Midwives Council
Hon. Dennis Ngai Mbithi
2nd Vice Chairman, National Association of Nurses, Kenya
Moderator
Dr. Peter Preziosi
President, TruMerit
Snack break and visit vendor exhibits.
Beyond the Bedside – Building a Personal Brand as a Clinician
Dr. Julius Oni
Founder & CEO, The O.N.I Clinic
Mr. Oladotun Ajayi
RN, LinkedIn Top Voice
Ms. Helena Botchway, Esq.
Mental Health Nurse & Lawyer
Dr. Duclas Charles
Founder, Black Health Connect
Moderator
Dr. Jacqueline Idun
Director, G-DNA
Top 4 abstract presenters:
Mr. Samuel Sanaa Brobbey
Ms. Sylvia Phaphali Adzitey
Mr. Abdulai Osman
Mr. Alipitio Boo
Networking mixer for attendees.
Master of Ceremony
Mr. Samuel Awuni
Room: Main Auditorium
Designee: Attendees
Mr. Samuel Awuni
Master of Ceremony
Mrs. Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo
Chairperson
Dr. Sheldon Fields
President, National Black Nurses Association
Innovating Care – Technology as a Bridge to Access, Equity & Quality
Dr. Afua Yorke
Assistant Professor, University of Washington
Dr. Njideka Udochi
Physician
Mr. Kofi Duah
Entrepreneur
Dr. Alexis Kofi Okoh
Cardiologist, Northside Hospital
Moderator: Dr. Stacy Bentil (Director, G-DNA)
Session 1 — How Clinicians Can Leverage AI to Improve Healthcare Practice, Research & Education
Ms. Gifty Boateng
Director, G-DNA
Session 2 — Healthy Mothers, Healthy Futures: HIV & Pregnancy Care
Speakers:
Ms. Ann Bonti
Ms. Sa-ada Sadique
Mrs. Nana Yaa Omole
Dr. Melonic Owusu
Dr. Sheldon Fields
Session 3 — The Diathesis-Stress Model & Universal Mental Health Assessment
Dr. Daniel Apau
Dr. Patty Wilson
Mrs. Gifty Markey
Session 4 — Wound Care
Speaker: Ms. Yvette Aidoo Forson
Lunch, networking, and exhibit hall visits.
Session 1 — Beyond the Delivery Room: Midwife Specialties & Career Growth
Session 2 — Turning the Lens: Africa’s Clinical Trial Preparedness vs Global Mindsets
Dr. Ifeoma Okoye
Dr. Yaw Bediako
Dr. Bunmi Ogungbe
Dr. Fafa Addo Boateng
Session 3 — Team-Based Strategies for Hypertension Control
Dr. Dzifa Ahadzi
Mr. Mark Amankwa Harrison
Ms. Marilyn Azumah
Ms. Regina Adjei
Session 4 — Managing the Deteriorating Patient: Early Warning Score & Assessment
Dr. Daniel Apau
Ms. Angela Agore
Session 5 — Beyond Bedside Manner: Transforming Patient Care Through Excellence in Service
Dr. Lewis Roberts
Dr. Patrick Twum-Barimah
Short break and vendor exhibits visit.
Ms. Gifty Boateng
Director, G-DNA
Dr. Daniel Apau
Director, G-DNA
Building Bridges, Not Walls – Advancing Collaborative Care Teams & Financial Models
Prof. Sheila Tlou
Mrs. Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo
Dr. Pearl Nanka-Bruce
Dr. Stephen Boateng
Moderator: Evelyn Amoako (Director, G-DNA)
Break and vendor exhibits visit.
Dr. Vanessa Apea
Consultant Physician & Founder, Accra-London Health Center
Mr. Terry English
President, Vigilant Healthcare Solutions
Mr. Terry English
Mr. Kofi Okyere Darko
Dr. Vanessa Apea
Dr. C. Alicia Georges
Moderator: Mrs. Adwoa Kyeremanten (Founder, GHPAC)
Mrs. Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo
Networking mixer for attendees.
Conference activities conclude for Day 2.
Room: Main Auditorium
Master of Ceremony
TBD
NurseHack4Health — Innovation Demos & Pitch Presentations
A showcase of innovative solutions created by nurses to improve healthcare delivery across Africa.
Breast Cancer Workshop
Hands-on breast cancer awareness and early detection training.
Neonatal Resuscitation Training
A hands-on workshop focused on newborn resuscitation skills and emergency responses.
Clinical Trials & Research Capacity Building
An interactive session on Africa’s role in global clinical trials and research development.
Lunch served. Networking encouraged.
Panel Discussion
Panelists
Experts in Community Health & CVD Prevention
Rotational Skills Stations
Closing remarks, acknowledgements and certificates distribution.
Gala Night
Dinner • Music • Awards • Networking
Upskilling 300+ nurses and midwives in critical areas.
Fostering knowledge exchange between global experts and Ghanaian professionals.
Ghanaian and diaspora experts collaborating to advance research, innovation, and capacity building across key sectors.
Networking with Ghanaian nurses and healthcare leaders across the Diaspora.
Engaging with key decision-makers in Ghana's healthcare.
We’re grateful to our sponsors whose generous support makes our mission possible.
Partner with us to make a lasting impact.
By supporting the 2026 G-DNA Conference, you will be directly contributing to the development of a sustainable African healthcare workforce. Your investment will enhance your organisation’s visibility among leading health professionals,foster innovative partnerships, and demonstrate your commitment to improving healthcare outcomes in Africa. This is an opportunity to align your organisation with a global movement dedicated to change, leadership, and capacity-building in African healthcare.
Acknowledgement of sponsorship in conference booklet.
