Afua Animwaa Asante Twumasi

Dynamic health services leader with extensive experience at Ghana Health Service, excelling in community health systems strengthening and emergency response. Proven track record in establishing pregnancy schools and improving maternal health outcomes. Skilled in data analysis and team leadership, driving impactful public health initiatives and policy implementation.

• Leadership and Management in Health, University of Washington, USA, 2021
• Expanded Program of Immunisation Leadership and Management Program (EPI–LAMP), Yale University & University of Global Health Equity, 2020
• Health Administration and Management Certificate, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)

• Behavioral cancer prevention
• Social network analysis
• Digital health communication

• Uncovering the determinants of health in deprived urban neighborhoods in Accra, Ghana, Amedzro, N., Anaseba, D., Darkwa, A. G., Twumasi, A. A. A., et al., Frontiers in Public Health, 2024, https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1457682
• Detection, linkage to care, treatment, and monitoring of hypertension in coastal communities in Accra, Ghana, Boima, V., Hayfron-Benjamin, C., Doku, A., Twumasi, A. A. A., et al., BMJ Open, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082954

• Managing COVID-19 Pandemic, 04/01/20, Present, Coordinated case prevention, contact tracing, education, case management, and vaccination campaigns.
• National Immunisation Programs, 12/01/12, 08/31/21, Oversaw rollout, monitoring, and evaluation in Greater Accra.

• Co-Investigator, Improving the detection and management of hypertension in coastal communities in Accra.
• Principal Investigator, Assessing obstetric danger signs and associated factors in two public facilities in Osu Klottey, Accra.