The Ghana Academy of Neurological Surgeons (GANS) has opened its Third Scientific Conference and General Meeting with a strong call to strengthen the foundations of neurological care and improve access to quality neurosurgical services across the country.

The three-day conference, themed “Advancing Neurological Surgery in Ghana: The Impact of Education and Resources on Quality Service Delivery,” brought together neurosurgeons, neurologists, policymakers, and health sector partners to discuss innovative approaches to advancing training, improving resources, and ensuring equitable service delivery nationwide.

Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, commended the neurosurgical fraternity for its resilience and dedication to tackling some of medicine’s most complex challenges.

He praised their courage in working with the brain—one of the most intricate organs of the human body—and urged practitioners to view their efforts as a lifelong service to humanity.

Dr. Kaba further encouraged the association to invest in mentoring the next generation of neurosurgeons and to deepen partnerships with policymakers and health institutions.

He noted that collaborative efforts were essential in ensuring that every Ghanaian, regardless of location, has access to safe and quality neurological care.

Dr. Abass Adam, President of the Ghana Academy of Neurological Surgeons, highlighted the critical role of continuous education, innovation, and resource mobilization in advancing neurosurgical practice in Ghana.

He called on stakeholders—both within and outside the medical fraternity—to support the Academy’s efforts in building a stronger, better-equipped, and more sustainable neurological care system.

Representing the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Senanu Djokoto, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Operations), commended the organisers for fostering collaboration between service delivery, financing, and policy formulation.

According to Dr. Djokoto, improving access to neurosurgical care aligns with the broader goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), stressing that bridging the gap between clinical excellence and health financing is key to sustaining quality service delivery in the country.

The annual conference continues to serve as a platform for knowledge sharing, policy dialogue, and professional networking among neurosurgeons and allied specialists working to improve neurological healthcare in Ghana and beyond.