University lends expertise in drive to improve dementia care in Ghana

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The University of Huddersfield is leading a drive to improve dementia care in Ghana following a recent workshop that brought a range of key stakeholders together.

Led by Precious Adade Duodu, Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing, the day-long event was attended by nearly 100 people including policymakers, academics, researchers, healthcare professionals, persons living with dementia, family caregivers, faith-based and community leaders. The event was held at the Amonoo-Neizer Conference Centre, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. 

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Professor Padam Simkhada, the university's Associate Dean International and Professor of Global Health, added, "This workshop shows the power of collaboration in tackling dementia care in Ghana. By uniting policymakers, health professionals, and communities, we can reduce stigma, strengthen caregiver support, and shape evidence-based policies to improve the lives of people living with dementia and their families."