{
  "id": 19299478,
  "title": "Dr Isaac Adusu receives American Public Health Association Excellence award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/dr-isaac-adusu-receives-american-public-health-association-excellence",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T06:46:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/dr-isaac-adusu-receives-american-public-health-association-excellence-award/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian health administrator, Dr Isaac Mawuko Adusu, has been awarded the 2026 Excellence in Health Administration Award by the American Public Health Association (APHA). This accolade was presented during the organization's 2026 Annual Meeting and Expo held in San Antonio, Texas. The award, one of several presented by APHA's Health Administration Section, recognizes individuals who have shown \"exceptional and sustained achievement and performance in public health administration.\" Dr Adusu's work emphasizes community-based approaches for individuals with complex behavioral health needs, and his leadership has resulted in improved outcomes for those requiring significant care. He has also made significant contributions to health policy advocacy and professional discourse. Dr Adusu, currently based in the United States, highlighted the importance of inclusive public health systems during a conversation with The Ghanaian Times. Born in Ghana, he expressed pride in his international recognition, hoping it would motivate other Ghanaians, especially young professionals, to strive for excellence while staying committed to improving societal wellbeing.",
  "summary": "Ghanaian health and human services executive, Dr Isaac Mawuko Adusu, has received the 2026 Excellence in Health Administration Award from the Health Administration Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA), recognising his contributions to public health administration, leadership, and the advancement of community-based health and human services. Dr Adusu received the recognition…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}