Researchers urge government to fund Ghana-focused health studies and apply findings
Researchers and health professionals have called for increased government investment in local health research, warning that inadequate funding and the limited application of research findings could undermine efforts to address Ghana’s healthcare challenges. They say stronger support for indigenous research and closer collaboration between scientists, policymakers and healthcare practitioners are…
Researchers and health professionals in Ghana are urging the government to increase funding for local health studies and ensure the practical application of research findings. Speaking at the second Research Dissemination Day organized by HopeXchange Medical Centre, Professor Philip Antwi-Agyei, Provost of the College of Science, highlighted ongoing challenges in healthcare, environmental management, and food security that require evidence-based solutions.
He emphasized the need for young researchers to focus on impactful studies that can inform policymaking and improve public service delivery. However, the translation of scientific findings into practical interventions remains a significant hurdle, according to Antwi-Agyei. Dr Fred Adomako-Boateng, Ashanti Regional Director of Health Services, called for stronger collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and healthcare practitioners to ensure scientific evidence is incorporated into clinical practice.
He identified barriers such as heavy workloads, time constraints, inadequate funding, staff shortages, and limited research skills among healthcare professionals as preventing the adoption of effective research findings. To address these challenges, Adomako-Boateng proposed the adoption of learning health systems, increased investment in implementation research, stronger leadership among healthcare professionals, and the creation of digital repositories with accessible clinical guidelines.
Dr Akosua Frimpomaa Amoateng, Medical Superintendent of HopeXchange Medical Centre, emphasized that the annual dissemination event aims to provide a platform for researchers to share their findings and demonstrate how research can improve clinical practice, underscoring the importance of research as a foundation for the hospital's operations.
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