Kushitor Boatemaa sandra
@sandraboatemaa
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Population scientist, food systems governance, non communicable diseases, urban health.
Ghana
Joined January 2012
In our latest episode, Dr Temilade Sesan explains how bad Nigeria’s electricity concerns are. Listen to the rest of the podcast to find out how minigrids can improve the situation. How’s the power sector in your country? LISTEN: https://t.co/Tq9fNZvwoI
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I am excited to share our recent paper on the structure, activities, and impact of Wellness Clinics in Ghana. Primary health care response to noncommunicable diseases: an assessment of Wellness Clinics in Ghana
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The implementation of the Wellness Clinic demonstrates the government's commitment to addressing the increasing burden of NCDs in Ghana through the primary health system. To maximise the impact of...
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Thrilled to have @LboroVC visit us at our @LboroCLiMB Ghana research dissemination meeting in Accra. @Amanadadaley09 @sholarbabar @malc_cook. #international collaboration
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Big Tobacco will stop at nothing to reach their audience… even if it means they kill 8 million people a year with their products. It’s time to step in and call them out. Join the campaign: https://t.co/0WZ7njEukK
#TobaccoExposed
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Circular economy in Kenya. Ken Coco: Using coconut waste products to make charcoal brickets. A smart idea for locally relevant, affordable sustainable energy transitions & biodiversity conservation. Field visit for Kenya Food Seeds Transformations workshop @SeedsGA @IDRC_CRDI
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@NyashaMagadzire @ojinoj Joyce Ojino presenting preliminary results from her PhD work. One of the key ingredient for sustainability seeds "passion" @SeedsGA
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@NyashaMagadzire explaining what our African Food Seeds Transformations is about & presenting the 3 case studies: Kenya, Ghana and Cape Town
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Day 1 of our Kenya Food Systems Transformations workshop. @OonsieBiggs presenting the seeds of Good anthropocene project @SeedsGA @ojinoj @laurap18 @NyashaMagadzire @sandraboatemaa @IDRC_CRDI @resilienceSci
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A positive #TippingPoint in the financial system where capital, finance and resources move away from #FossilFuels would trigger other much needed reforms in the food or energy system, explains Global Tipping Points Report co-author Dr @laurap18 @WitsGCI #COP28 @GSI_Exeter
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It was a pleasure to have you Nana at the workshop
@CanoeGear at a 3-day workshop by the @CST_SU on 'Fostering Food System Transformation in Africa', to identify strategies to support the emergence, dev't n scaling of initiatives that have the potential to contribute to #sustainable, #resilient, just #FoodSystems in the #African
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New paper alert 🎙️ Changing childcare demands due to COVID-19 lockdown regulations and ho...
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“During my time as (PLOS ONE Academic Editor), I have benefited from knowing the current debates, knowledge and trends in the field of population studies.” Editor Spotlight: Sandra Boatemaa Kushitor @sandraboatemaa @ensignglobalgh
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For this month’s Editor Spotlight, Dr. Sandra Boatemaa Kushitor discussed her PLOS ONE Editorial Board experience, the importance of transdisciplinary approach in…
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I was recognized by @ElsevierConnect as a top #OpenAccess contributor! Between 2020–2022, I published 1 open access article with Elsevier. This article was linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. #Together4OpenScience. Learn more:
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How to publish open access with Elsevier, including funding body agreements with Wellcome Trust, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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Excited to share our latest article published in @plosone: https://t.co/hbhRyydgR5
#plosoneauthor. Using longitudinal data this paper shows an increase in the consumption of UPF in Ghana @adegraftaikins @rnokai @dedaogum
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Objective Dietary patterns describe the dietary behaviour and habits of individuals. Unhealthy dietary patterns provide individuals with limited nutrients while increasing the risk of nutrition-rel...
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Health screening and promotion at Yokama (Ideal woman’s day) celebration. Manye 2023 festival with the Lower Manya Department of Health. @ensignglobalgh @narhbita Atua Govt and St Martins hops. We are offering RBG, BMI, BP, HIV testing, breast screening, medication & counseling.
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This October, let's rally together under the theme: "Keep Her in the Picture." Breast Cancer Awareness Month is not just a campaign; it's a movement of strength, support, and solidarity. Join Ensign Global this month to create awareness about early detection of breast cancer.
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The gender wage gap is lowest among paid workers with tertiary education or more @StatsGhana #InternationalEqualPayDay #SDG5
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The highly acclaimed "Critical Thinking and Writing Skills" course is back for a fourth run! The course is for students currently enrolled in a transport/urban studies doctoral programme in any African university. Apply by September 11 for a free place:
Our online short course, "Critical Thinking and Writing Skills for Postgraduate Students," is back! Dates: October 5 - December 7, 2023 Deadline: September 11, 2023 Who should apply: PhD students (transport/urban studies) in African universities Apply via:
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Ensign in the Community: A group from the Ensign Global College led by Dr. @sandraboatemaa, @helen_bour, and Eugenia Priscilla joined Spatula & Barcode's event, focusing on migration's impact on foodways, hunger, and food myths. #Spatula&Barcode #EnsignGlobal
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