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Ongoing Event

♒ CEHDAR to host a 3-Day African Regional Summit on uniting African Midwives as a unifying voice to promote the African maternal-newborn health agenda toward the SDGs/UHC 2030      ♒ CEHDAR partners with Jhpiego-Ghana (MCGL project) to collaborate with Health Civil Societies in Ghana to strategize for CSO involvement in FP2030.

About Us

About Us

Centre for Health Development and Research (CEHDAR) is a REGISTERED health systems strengthening non-governmental organisation dedicated to contributing to building sustainable health systems, projects and programs locally and internationally.
CEHDAR aims at building professional capacity and leadership to ensure quality and equitable services to health systems globally.

OUR WORK: CEHDAR is an evolving cutting-edge health systems development organization that seeks to deliver services tjay inform evidence-based strategic planning and policy development. CEHDAR works with its team of diverse experts and strong Advisory Committee to create an environment of real-life and face-to-face/online learning experience that collectievely lead to building of appropriate technicalcompetencies informed by local content and cultural relevance. The spirit of innovation, assertivenes, equity, respectful care and passion to save human lives is engrained in the design and delivery of services.
CEHDAR seeks to foster relationships that dont stop after one interaction sculptured for your health professional and systems'needs.
Our boardmembers includes experts in the fields of nursing, midwifery, medicine, pharmacy, sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, adolescent health (SRMNAH), health communication and health promotion, health learning materials development, policy development, advocacy, social research, monitoring and evaluation, gender, community development, Sickle Cell Disease and genetic counselling.

As a board members, we create an exceptional mix of capabilities to address current interrelated challenges in health care programming.
As we meet evolving challenges of the health care system, we stand committed to the principles of passion, mutual respect, innovation, accountability, excellence and board members work. Our work is grounded in evidence with a focus on developing the capacities of health professionals, health communities and populations towards improved health care services through continual engagement with partners and stakeholders.

LEADERSHIP: Initiatives of CEHDAR is led by its Founding President and CEO (Dr. Mrs. Jemima A. Dennis-Antwi), a seasoned health professional with over thirty-four(34)years of diverse expertise locally and internationally in health systems strengthening,health promotion,advocacy and policy development, capacity building, social research,genetic counceling in sickle cell disease, nursing and midwifery,programmes and projects establishment and management. Services are offered through continual engagement with evergrowing and evolving board members, experts and leadership in governments and partnerships at all levels of health programming, services and promotion.

PARTNERS/COLLABORATORS: The Founding President and CEO has over her years worked or collaborated of professional experience worked with diverse organisations and development partners. These include but not limited to:
Africa Partners: UNFPA (various countries: Ethiopia, Ghana,Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Nigeria,Sierra Leone,Somalia,Sudan,South Sudan,Uganda, Zambia): WHO(Ghana and Sierra Leone), African Women Development Fund (AWDF) through White Ribbon Alliance -Kenya (WRA-K),UNICEF-Ghana,University of Cape Town-South Africa, Population Council-Ghana,Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives, Ministries of Health of Ghana and other African countries, Ghana Health Service, DFiD-Ghana, World Vision International-Ghana, West Africa Postgraduate College of Nursing and Midwifery (WAPCNM), East, Central and Southern Africa College of Nurses and Midwives (ECSACON), Catholic Relief Services-Ghana, Nigeria Breweries Ltd. Partnerships for Transforming Health Systems II- Nigeria (Abuja (PATHS -John Hopkins University -Centre for Communications Programs), Jhpiego(Ghana and Tanzania),Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA-Ghana)
Other Global Organisations:American College of Nurse-Midwives-USA,International Confederation of Midwives-Hague (ICM), WHO-Geneva, White Ribbon Alliance-USA (WRA), STOP TB-WHO/Global Health Fund(Geneva), USAID, Johns Hopkins University-USA, Yale University School of Nursing, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)-University of Pennsylvania, Ipas-North Carolina, Tropical Health Education Trust-UK, Sick-Kids-Canada.

Current partners and collaborators of CEHDAR are Ministry of Health-Ghana/Ghana Health Service, White Ribbon Alliance-USA and What Women Want Campaign ,AWDF through White Ribbon Alliance-Kenya, Sickle Cell Foundation of Ghana.

Our Mission

To promote excellent community health by advancing gender-sensitive leadership in a conducive, equity-based environment that drives quality health systems.

Our Vision

To be an organisation of choice for driving innovation in restructuring health care systems and building professional capacities

Our Goals

To motivate, build capacity and provide technical assistance to the health workforce, advocates, policy-makers and partners through excellence in capacity building, evidence-based research, advocacy, policy development and gender in health, to lead and sustain change in health care systems.

Our Values

Passion driven by a collective responsibility and commitment to making a positive impact on our communities of engagement.
Boardmemberswork for high level performance and achievement.
Innovation to power research.
Accountability to ourselves, partners and clients.
Mutual respect for diversity of ideas and expertise.
Excellence in service and delivery.

Partners/Collaborators

Partners/Collaborators

Cehdar Advisory Board

Cehdar Advisory Board

Below are the board members of cehdar

DR DANIEL K. ARHINFUL

Chairman
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  • DR JEMIMA ARABA DENNIS-ANTWI

    President/CEO
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  • ISAAC AUGUSTUS ANTWI

    Director
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  • DR ERIC TWUM

    Treasurer
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  • DR PATRICK BANKAH

    Member
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  • DR ISABELLA SAGOE-MOSES

    Member
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  • MS FRANCES GANGES

    Member
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  • MR RICHARD MANU

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  • MS EUGENIA SARFO

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  • Cehdar Experts

    Cehdar Experts

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    Dr Jemima Araba Dennis-Antwi

    President/CEO
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  • Richard Okyere Boadu

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  • Veronica Adwoa Agyare

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  • Martha Atiemo

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  • Olivia Nyarko Mensah

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  • Mavis Christiana Apatu

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  • Mabel Kissiwah Asafo

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  • Veronica Oduro-Kwarteng

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  • Dr Gifty Ekua Merdiemah

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  • What we have achieved so far

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    videos

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    Promoting respect in all settings in support of White Ribbon Alliance campaign

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    Promoting respect in the clinical setting in support of White Ribbon Alliance / What Women Want campaign.

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    The Fetal Doppler Distribution in Ghana - WHAT DO MIDWIVES REALLY NEED?
    Midwives in 30 Health facilities in rural areas receive Fetal Dopplers

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    Year of the Nurse and the Midwife 2020: A Midwife Like Me

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    CEHDAR joins Global bodies to make a global call to Action and Commitment " Midwives: Leading the Way in Improving Quality Maternal & Newborn Care"

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    Presentation Part 1 by Dr. Jemima Dennis-Antwi
    In her illuminating presentation, Dr. Jemima Dennis-Antwi outlined the crucial aspects of her groundbreaking study. She provided a comprehensive background, delved into relevant literature, and defined the study's purpose - all aimed at shaping a targeted campaign addressing identified priority areas.

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    Presentation Part 2 by Dr Richard Okyere

    Dr. Richard Okyere Boadu took the reins in the next session, unveiling compelling results from various segments of the study. From the e-survey to in-depth interviews with women and girls, survivors of sexual violence, and key informants including policymakers, healthcare workers, and law enforcers, Dr. Boadu's presentation painted a vivid picture of the challenges and perspectives surrounding sexual violence.

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    Presentation Part 3 by Dr. Jemima Dennis-Antwi

    Dr. Dennis-Antwi delivers a compelling presentation on Policy Implications and recommendations in the fight against sexual violence. She concludes by emphasizing the crucial components needed for effective change: a robust legal framework, strict enforcement, and significant penalties for offenders to deter future incidents and secure justice for survivors.

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    Addresses

    Powerful excerpts from the addresses delivered by distinguished speakers at the recent event on sexual violence prevention. Dr. Abigail Nyarko Derkyi-Kwarteng, representing the CEO of the National Health Insurance Scheme, sheds light on the critical role of healthcare in combating this pervasive issue. Dr. Daniel Kojo Arhinful, Chairman of the CEHDAR advisory Board, emphasises the importance of collaborative efforts in creating a safer society. Dr. Wilfred Ochan, UNFPA Representative - Ghana, provides invaluable insights on global perspectives and strategies.

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    Discussion

    Dive into the compelling excerpts from a dynamic panel discussion featuring Dr. Jemima Dennis-Antwi as the Moderator, alongside Dr. Abigail Nyarko, and legal expert Supt. Sylvester Asare Esq. The conversation delves deep into the age-old issue of sexual violence, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach.
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    Contribution by Col. Richard Naab

    Col. Richard Naab shares crucial insights on achieving successful prosecution in cases of sexual violence. He highlights the essential role of medical evidence in confirming violations, underscoring the need for well-trained healthcare personnel to handle these cases professionally.
    Contact

    Contact

    Location:

    No. 7 Nii Klu Osae Avenue, East Legon, Accra

    Email:

    info@cehdar.org

    Call:

    +233 (0) 30 255 4852
    +233 (0) 54 524 4542

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