DDHS and district profiles

Profile

Background

Mr. David Yao Agbokpe was born on the 6th of October 1973 at Sogakope in the South Tongu District of Volta Region. Mr. David Yao Agbokpe is a dedicated and passionate public health leader serving as the Municipal Director of Health in Ketu South of Volta Region, with a distinguished career in healthcare and a deep commitment to improving the health outcomes of his community. Mr. David brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his crucial role.

 

Mr. David Yao Agbokpe

DDHS- Ketu South

DDHS and district profiles

Profile

Background

Mr. David Yao Agbokpe was born on the 6th of October 1973 at Sogakope in the South Tongu District of Volta Region. Mr. David Yao Agbokpe is a dedicated and passionate public health leader serving as the Municipal Director of Health in Ketu South of Volta Region, with a distinguished career in healthcare and a deep commitment to improving the health outcomes of his community. Mr. David brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his crucial role.

 

Mr. David Yao Agbokpe

DDHS- Ketu South

Education

  • O’ Level Certificate – Kpando Secondary School (1983)

  • A’ Level Certificate – Mawuli School, Ho

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Pirogov State Medical University, Ukraine (1994)

  • Housemanship – Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (1995)

  • Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) – School of Public Health (2002)

  • Certificate in Health Services Administration (HAM) – GIMPA (2006)

  • Master’s Degree in Public Sector Management (MPSM) – GIMPA (2011)

  • Membership – Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (2014)

Professional Experience

  • Appointed Acting District Director of Health Services (DDHS) in 1997, later confirmed as substantive DDHS in 2002.

  • Championed the construction of CHPS compounds and water systems for communities affected by Guinea Worm.

  • Personally participated in immunization outreach activities to island communities.

  • Served as District Director of Health Services and Acting Medical Superintendent.

  • Overhead water systems for Kpando Health Center and Dafor CHPS compound (UNICEF).

  • Supervised the establishment of a Comprehensive Abortion Care (CAC) Unit at Kpando Health Center.

Leadership Roles

  • Chairman, District Directors Group, Volta Region (2010–2015)

  • National Chairman, District Directors Group (2010–2011)

Medical Expertise

  • Performs general surgeries and obstetric and gynecological procedures alongside his public health responsibilities.

  • Successfully operationalized the CHPS+ Project and Network of Practice, enhancing primary health care delivery through community engagement and stakeholder collaboration.