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Profile

Background

Mr. Matthew Ayamba Adam was born and raised with a passion for public health, dedicated to transforming healthcare in Ghana. He has amassed over 20 years of experience in the Upper East and Volta Regions, focusing on health systems strengthening, healthcare management, and research-driven policy improvements.

Professional Profile

Matthew Ayamba Adam is an accomplished District Director of Health Services known for his expertise in healthcare management, analytical research, and leadership in epidemiological surveillance. His career highlights include significant contributions to reducing disease incidence and improving health outcomes in vulnerable communities.

Career Objective

Matthew Ayamba Adam’s career objective revolves around strengthening health systems, improving healthcare management, and conducting impactful research to inform health policy and practice in Ghana.

Matthew Ayamba Adam

DDHS-Adaklu

Professional Experience

  • Professional Nurse at Bawku West District Hospital (2004)
  • District Director of Health Services in Agortime Ziope and Adaklu districts (since 2019)
  • Leadership in epidemiological surveillance and national health campaigns
  • Recognition as the most outstanding leader in the district health category in 2023

EDUCATION

  • Advanced diplomas in Community Medicine and Health

  • Master of Science in Public Health from the Royal Tropical Institute, Netherlands

Other Training

  • Capacity building and training over 200 health workers

  • Mentoring students and young professionals in public health

Career History

  • Progressed from nursing to district health leadership roles

  • Focus on health system strengthening and non-communicable diseases, particularly cancers

Duties

  • Strengthening health systems and healthcare management

  • Conducting research and implementing evidence-based health interventions

  • Leading epidemiological surveillance and national health campaigns