AGSM 2024 January 26, 2024 – Posted in: General News

Dear Cardiology Friends, Good evening, afternoon and morning (wherever you are). I bring you greetings from the executives of our great society (GSC) and also from the organising committee of our 2024 AGSM. The organising committee led by our own Dr Fokuo, has worked hard to give us a green light for the AGSM. The 2024 Ghanaian Society of Cardiology (GSC) AGSM comes off on the 22nd and 23rd of February 2024 and the expectation…

World Heart Day: How well do you know your heart? September 29, 2023 – Posted in: General News

World Heart Day is celebrated globally on September 29 to raise awareness of heart disease and to champion advocacy for the prevention of heart disease. This year’s World Heart Day theme is ‘Use Heart, Know Heart’. The theme is a reminder to everyone to take the time to know about their hearts as the first step to prevent heart disease. Knowledge about your heart is an important first step in the management of heart diseases,…

Ghanaian Society of Cardiology – 5th Annual General and Scientific Meeting February 18, 2023 – Posted in: General News

Theme Gender and Cardiovascular Health The Annual General and scientific meeting of the Ghanaian society of cardiology is an excellent platform to gain insights into current updates in the field of Cardiology locally and internationally. This year is no exception. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally and locally, yet essential differences exist between men and women. Men generally develop CVD at a younger age and have a higher risk of coronary heart disease…

The Ghanaian Society of Cardiology is now a member of World Heart Federation (WHF) & Pan-African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR) August 30, 2022 – Posted in: General News

The Ghanaian Society of Cardiology is now a member of two reputable international organizations The World Heart Federation (WHF) The Pan-African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR) About The World Heart Federation (WHF) A leader and convener in global cardiovascular health, the World Heart Federation champions heart health and acts to reduce the global burden of heart disease and stroke, which together claim 18.6 million lives every year. Our membership of more than 200 heart foundations, scientific…

Nairobi Heart Failure trip March 14, 2022 – Posted in: General News

3rd Annual General and Scientific Meeting February 27, 2022 – Posted in: General News

Launching of Korlebu DVT Project And Call Center May 14, 2021 – Posted in: General News

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Ghana Heart Initiative donates medical equipment to 44 hospitals March 29, 2021 – Posted in: General News

The Ghana Heart Initiative (GHI), a project being implemented by the German International Agency(GIZ), has donated medical equipment worth €200,000 to 44 hospitals in the Greater Accra Region towards treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The equipment include defibrillators, patient monitors, weighing scales with height meter and glucometers. The GHI donation was financed by Bayer AG, a German multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences company that has special interest in CVDs. Presentation of Equipment Presenting the medical…

World Hypertension Day – Posted in: General News

May 17th 2021 This year’s theme is “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer” focusing on combatting low awareness rates worldwide, especially in low to middle income areas, and accurate blood pressure measurement methods. Increasing hypertension awareness and early control has become even more crucial as managing hypertension reduces the risk of COVID-19 adverse events and mortality. You can help this year’s WHD campaign by sharing hypertension information and resources on social media, promoting…

COVID 19- WHAT IS THE HEART SAYING October 8, 2020 – Posted in: General News

A 2-Day Virtual Cardiology Symposium Click – on the link to register https://bayer.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UIfobsCmRwONgQRlWFPxHg