Paediatric Society of Ghana

Paediatric Society of Ghana is a non-governmental organisation based in Accra, Ghana working on health, children & youth.

The Paediatric Society of Ghana is a child health awareness and advocacy non-governmental organisation based in Ghana. It brings together paediatricians, residents, general medical practitioners, other health professionals and members of the public who share its vision. Its stated mission is to influence policies and decisions affecting every child in Ghana through advocacy and education, and to promote high standards of healthcare for newborns, children and adolescents. The society holds monthly business meetings, public forums, medical outreaches and workshops for healthcare workers. It runs an annual general and scientific meeting (AGSM), continuing professional development (CPD) events, webinars, research mentorship, and national campaigns such as child road safety, breastfeeding, and awareness months for conditions including prematurity, sickle cell disease and childhood cancer. It also provides parent resources and a question-and-answer service staffed by health professionals. Its work is centred in Ghana, with offices associated with the University of Ghana Medical School in Accra and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi.