UNESCO-AAU (Association of African Universities) Chair for Women in Science and Technology (97), established in 1995 at the University of Ghana (Ghana). Uniquement disponible en anglais.

Fields/Disciplines

Science and Technology Education.

Objectives

• To promote, facilitate and enrich the existing biomedical scientific training, teaching, research and capacity building in our public and private tertiary Institutions.
• Translating the gains of research to the community through outreach program to empower women and girls.

Partnership

• Members of the Association of African Universities (A.A.U.).
• Faculty of the University of Ghana in both academic and Research Institutions.
• Members from the Health Sector, Ghana Health service (GHS), Ghana Aids Commission (GAC).
• Graduate and Postgraduate Students from the University of Ghana.
• Queen Mothers Association, Manya Krobo.

Major activities

Research Activities

• Knowledge & perceptions of Young People on HIV/VCT in the West Akim District Mr. Philip Asante (PhD student)
• Current Trends of status disclosure and partner notification for the prevention of HIV infection in Ghana Mr. Philip Asante (PhD student)
• Development of Ref. Guide on status disclosure & PN for HIV/VCT trainers or counselors Mr. Philip Asante (PhD student)
• Influence of Malaria and HIV-1 Infections on the Immune Status, the Nutritional Status, and Perinatal outcomes of HIV-infected ANC Clients in the Manya Krobo District, and Tema Municipality Mr. Amos K. Laar (MPhil student)
• The Influence of HIV and Malaria Infection on the Nutritional Status of Pregnant Women in the Manya Krobo District and Tema Municipality. Laar, AK. (PhD student)
• Determinants of Anemia and Low Quality of Life in Hiv-Infected Pregnant Women in the Manya Krobo District and Tema Municipality, Ghana. (PhD student)
• Associations among Anemia, Quality of Life, and Macro- and Micro-Nutrient Status of HIV-Infected Pregnant Women in the Manya Krobo District and Tema Municipality, Ghana. (PhD student)

Training activities

• Training of Trainers and Councilors for HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) were carried out.

UNESCO Sector/Office responsible for Chair/Network

Education; Natural Sciences; UNESCO Office in Accra.

Contact

Prof. Isabella A. Quakyi, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana
Chairholder
Courriel - iaquakyi(at)ug.edu.gh
Téléphone - travail - +233 284631575
Télécopieur - +233 21517501
Ville - Legon
Pays - Ghana