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Profile

Background

Dr. Salifu Bawa is a seasoned public health physician specialist with extensive experience in clinical practice, public health leadership, and disease management. He is also an ordained minister actively serving in his faith community.

Education

Currently serving as the District Director of Health Services for the Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District in the Central Region, Dr. Bawa is a dedicated healthcare leader with a strong background in clinical care, public health intervention, and pandemic management. His expertise spans chronic disease management, epidemiological surveillance, and public health advocacy.

career Objective

To leverage his clinical expertise and leadership skills to improve public health outcomes, strengthen healthcare systems, and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals while balancing his ministry responsibilities.

Dr. Salifu Bawa

DDHS, Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District

  • 0243581884

  • salibawa@yahoo.com

Education

  • Human Biology, University for Development Studies

  • MB.Ch.B, University for Development Studies

  • Master of Public Health, University of Ghana, School of Public Health

Training

  • Clinical and public health leadership training

  • Specialized training in chronic disease management and pandemic response

Career History

  • District Director of Health Services, Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District (Current)

  • Clinician & Head of Public Health Department, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH)

  • Head of Diabetes, Asthma, and Sickle Cell Clinics, CCTH

  • Head of Covid-19 Task Team, Central Region

  • House Officer, Internal Medicine & Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (2006)

Duties

  • Leading public health initiatives and disease management programs.

  • Supervising healthcare delivery in the district.

  • Overseeing chronic disease clinics and patient care management.

  • Coordinating pandemic response and regional health surveillance.

  • Providing mentorship and capacity building for healthcare staff.

Professional Affliations

  • Member, Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons

  • Member, Regional Surveillance and HIV Team