Welcome to the Tropical Centre for Public Health Research

Welcome to the Tropical Centre for Public Health Research

Tropical Centre for Public Health Research

Advancing Public health through research & innovation. We are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of communities in Ghana and beyond through impactful research in nutrition, tropical diseases, and infectious diseases.

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Tropical Centre for Public Health Research

Harnessing AI and ICT for smarter health solutions. We integrate artificial intelligence and cutting-edge digital tools into our research and practices, driving faster insights, informing better decisions for improving health outcomes

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Empowering rural voices for better health. We engage directly with communities in Northern Ghana, gathering insights and sharing knowledge to address nagging health challenges

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Tropical Centre for Public Health Research

Inspiring nourishing communities in Ghana through Research.We research healthy eating, balanced diets, IYCF and MNCH nutrition, working with individuals and families to discover ways of preventing diet-related diseases.

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Directors Message

It is with immense pleasure that I welcome you to the Tropical Centre for Public Health Research. As Director, I am privileged to present our organisation and its significant contributions to advancing global health research.


The Tropical Centre for Public Health Research is dedicated to investigating critical national and international health challenges to inform evidence-based policy and improve health outcomes.

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Dr. Richard Sampong.
Director, TCPHR.
BSc, MBChB, MPH, MGCP

CORE MANDATE

Disease Research

Disease Research

Advancing knowledge to combat major public health threats.

Nutrition Science

Nutrition Science

Promoting health through improved diets and food systems.

Infection Control

Infection Control

Preventing bacterial, viral, and tropical diseases.

OUR FOCUS AREAS

Viral Infections

Viral Infections

Tropical Diseases

Tropical Diseases

Nutrition

Nutrition

Malaria

Malaria

Bacterial Infections

Bacterial Infections

Microbes

Microbes

Total HDSS Population
300,000+
Tamale North HDSS (TNHDSS)
165,099
Tamale HDSS (BHDSS)
101,566

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Dr. Richard Sampong - Director: Tropical Centre for Public Health Research Qualification: BSc, MBChB, MPH, MGCP

Dr. Richard Sampong

Director, TCPHR – BSc, MBChB, MPH, MGCP

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Yusif Alhassan - Senior Biomedical Scientist & Laboratory Manager Qualification: BSc, MPhil

Mr. Yusif Alhassan

Senior Biomedical Scientist & Laboratory Manager – BSc, MPhil

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Michael Kobina Afful - Statistician Qualification: HND, BSc, MSc.

Mr. Michael Kobina Afful

Statistician – HND, BSc, MSc.

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Dr. Sandra Ofori - Principal Health Research Officer Qualifications: BSc, MBChB, MPH, MGCP

Dr. Sandra Ofori

Principal Health Research Officer – BSc, MBChB, MPH, MGCP

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Dr. Eric Afram - Head of Research Qualification: BSc, MPH, PhD

Dr. Eric Afram

Head of Research – BSc, MPH, PhD

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Mrs. Sharifa Suhyini - Public Health Research Officer

Mrs. Sharifa Suhiyini

Public Health Research Officer – BSc, MPH

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