Our History

The Ghana Doctors & Dentists Association UK (GDDA-UK) first came into existence on 9th September 2006, holding its inaugural meeting and adopting its constitution in Polchester, London. This group of Medical and Dental professionals from the Ghana diaspora, residing in the UK came together to join forces in both friendship with each other and support of healthcare in their homeland Ghana, adopting the motto, ‘PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE & COMMUNITY SERVICE’. The GDDA-UK was born to shed light on the willingness of emigrant professionals to contribute skills and resources to help their homeland, where appropriate institutions and processes exist to facilitate this.

At the inaugural meeting, the then Ghana High Commissioner to the UK, Mr Annan Cato, gave the keynote address, commending the association and expounding the progress of healthcare in Ghana, especially with regards to the new Ghana Health Insurance Scheme (GHIS), fairer remuneration for the care provided for healthcare workers and the desire for the nation to prevent its professionals from seeking greener pasture abroad.

Since that first meeting, the GDDA-UK has continued to grow into a vibrant organisation with a rich tapestry incorporating not only medics and dentists but also nurses, lawyers & accountants. Going forward, we hope to continue building alliances with other professions to strengthen our community and work for a better Ghana.

Our prime objectives is to provide support and advocacy for our members and promote the health of Ghanaians based in the UK. We want to equip our members to serve effectively in their chosen profession both in the UK and at home.

Encourage our members to give of their time & expertise to support health care in Ghana on a voluntary basis

Provide clinical, leadership and educational resources and training to institutions in Ghana

Develop professional networks to enable members stay abreast of changes in their field
Develop professional networks which enable professionals to keep in contact with their compatriots
Seek collaboration with Ghana-based Doctors and Dentists, the Ghana Government and NGOs which can play a role in developing programs which will enable us to contribute to the profession in the UK as well as to give something back to Ghana
A system of skills circulation and exchange to provide service and education on an on-going basis where professionals can offer their time and resources
Serve the Ghanaian community in the UK by providing leaflets and resources on common health problems which affect the UK based Ghana community
Encourage effective workforce utilisation both home and abroad
Provide outreach programs to Ghana annually
In addition to all this, The GDDA-UK continues to work with Korle-Bu and the Ghana Medical & Dental Council to improve the process of registering to practice in Ghana, for those who wish to return home.

Our Executives

Dr Jacqueline Bamfo

Dr Jacqueline Bamfo

President

Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Specialised in Maternal-Foetal Medicine)
Dr. Dominic Oduro-Donkor

Dr. Dominic Oduro-Donkor

Vice President

Specialty Trainee in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Dr Kofi Mensah

Dr Kofi Mensah

Secretary

Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care
Dr Naa Barnor

Dr Naa Barnor

Treasurer / Charity Trustee

Dr. Mark Nyanzu

Dr. Mark Nyanzu

Chairman - Education Committee

Specialty Trainee in Neurosurgery
Dr Kofi Adu

Dr Kofi Adu

Charity Trustee

Dr. Joseph Patrick A. Puplampu-Dove

Dr. Joseph Patrick A. Puplampu-Dove

Chairman - Membership Committee

Foundation Year 2 Doctor

 

Executives Post and Duration of Post
Dr Jacqueline Bamfo President (2024-Present)
Dr Dominic Oduro – Donkor Vice-President (2020-Present)
Dr Kofi Mensah Secretary (2024-Present)
Dr (Mrs) Naa Adjeley Barnor Ahiaku Treasurer (2024-Present)
Dr Kevin Dapaah  Vice Treasurer (2024-Present)
Dr Mark Nyanzu Chair of Education Committee (2024-Present)
Dr Theophilus Teddy Kojo Amyomih  Vice-Secretary (2020-Present)
Dr Puplampu – Dove Chair of Membership Committee (2024-Present)
Dr Rebecca Sampson-Davis Chair of Welfare Social Committee (2020-Present)
Dr Isabel Snowdon Electoral Commissioner (2020-Present)
Executives Post and Duration of Post
Dr William Kedjanyi President (2020-2024)
Dr Sefakor Ahiaku Vice-President (2020-Present)
Dr (Mrs) Pamela Abban Ohene-Djan Secretary (2020-2024)
Dr Nana Acheampong Treasurer (2020-Present)
Dr (Mrs) Naa Adjeley Barnor Ahiaku Vice Treasurer (2020-Present)
Dr Sefakor Ahiaku Communications Officer (2020-Present)
Dr Adwoa Danso Recruitment Officer (2020-Present)
Dr Kevin Dapaah Vice-Communications Officer (2020-Present)
Dr Theresa Oduro Welfare Officer (2020-Present)
Dr Dyna Arhin Electoral Commissioner (2020-Present)
Executives Post and Duration of Post
Dr Robert Cann President (2017-2019)
Dr Paul Mensah Secretary (2017-2019)
Dr Michael Ezan Jnr Vice-Secretary (2017-2019)
Dr Nana Acheampong Treasurer (2017-2019)
Dr (Mrs) Naa Adjeley Barnor Ahiaku Vice Treasurer (2017-2019)
Dr Sefakor Ahiaku Communications Officer (2017-2019)
Dr Kevin Dapaah Vice-Communications Officer (2017-2019)
Dr Adwoa Danso Recruitment Officer (2017-2019)
Dr Theresa Oduro Welfare Officer (2017-2019)
Dr Dyna Arhin Electoral Commissioner (2017-2019)
Executives Post and Duration of Post
Dr Robert Cann President (2017-2019)
Dr Paul Mensah Secretary (2017-2019)
Dr Michael Ezan Jnr Vice-Secretary (2017-2019)
Dr Nana Acheampong Treasurer (2017-2019)
Dr (Mrs) Naa Adjeley Barnor Ahiaku Vice Treasurer (2017-2019)
Dr Sefakor Ahiaku Communications Officer (2017-2019)
Dr Kevin Dapaah Vice-Communications Officer (2017-2019)
Dr Adwoa Danso Recruitment Officer (2017-2019)
Dr Theresa Oduro Welfare Officer (2017-2019)
Dr Dyna Arhin Electoral Commissioner (2017-2019)
Executives Post and Duration of Post
Dr Robert Cann President (2017-2019)
Dr Paul Mensah Secretary (2017-2019)
Dr Michael Ezan Jnr Vice-Secretary (2017-2019)
Dr Nana Acheampong Treasurer (2017-2019)
Dr (Mrs) Naa Adjeley Barnor Ahiaku Vice Treasurer (2017-2019)
Dr Sefakor Ahiaku Communications Officer (2017-2019)
Dr Kevin Dapaah Vice-Communications Officer (2017-2019)
Dr Adwoa Danso Recruitment Officer (2017-2019)
Dr Theresa Oduro Welfare Officer (2017-2019)
Dr Dyna Arhin Electoral Commissioner (2017-2019)
Executives Post and Duration of Post
Dr Robert Cann President (2017-2019)
Dr Paul Mensah Secretary (2017-2019)
Dr Michael Ezan Jnr Vice-Secretary (2017-2019)
Dr Nana Acheampong Treasurer (2017-2019)
Dr (Mrs) Naa Adjeley Barnor Ahiaku Vice Treasurer (2017-2019)
Dr Sefakor Ahiaku Communications Officer (2017-2019)
Dr Kevin Dapaah Vice-Communications Officer (2017-2019)
Dr Adwoa Danso Recruitment Officer (2017-2019)
Dr Theresa Oduro Welfare Officer (2017-2019)
Dr Dyna Arhin Electoral Commissioner (2017-2019)

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Our Patrons

Dr Kofi Kusitor MBE

Dr Kofi Kusitor MBE

Dr Kusitor is the founder of Colourful™, a UK-based company on a mission to ‘uplift the everyday for everyone’ through music, conversation, and media that connects. With a background in Computing, Law, and Business, Kofi has spent over 25 years at the forefront of digital media, carving out space for underrepresented voices and creating platforms that centre Black British life.

From his early days as a software developer, he went on to launch The Colourful Network (TCN), including pioneering platforms like Black Britain Online, the Black Enterprise Awards, and Colourful Radio, one of the UK’s first licensed Black-owned radio stations.

In 2006, he was honoured with an MBE for ‘Services to Business’ and has since gone on to advise operators in the radio, television, exhibition and podcast spaces. Today, he serves as Executive Producer at Colourful, while also representing select songwriters and composers. He’s also focused on expanding the Colourful brand across global markets into streaming TV and AI.

We are greatly honoured that Dr Kusitor has agreed to support our organisation and our activities to promote equitable healthcare for Ghanaians in the UK and in Ghana.

Gallery

GDDA ANNUAL HEALTH CONFERENCE & DINNER DANCE 2024

Join the Ghanaian Doctors & Dentists Association - UK (GDDA-UK) for an impactful Annual Health Conference & Dinner Dance on October 5th, 2024, at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow, London. The theme this year is...

GDDA-UK Evening Fundraising Dinner Dance at London Marriott Canary Wharf

MC: Afua Hagan and Dr Kofi Adu (Organiser) This is Happiness It’s a Family Dance Challenge! Dancing the night away HE, Mr Papa Owusu-Ankomah with his excellent Dance Moves Dr Owusu Ansah leading the way on the Dance Floor Dr and Mr Kedjanyi on the Dance Floor It’s...

GDDA-UK Health Conference at London Marriott Canary Wharf

Dr Pamela Ohene-Djan(GDDA-UK Secretary) with HE, Mr Papa Owusu-Ankomah Dr Yaw Mfodwo – Delegate from Ghana Dr Nana Acheampong – Treasurer GDDA-UK Group Photo of Delegates and Speaker Dr Jacqueline Bamfo - Delegate Delegates at the Health Conference Dr W Kedjanyi, with...

GDDA-UK at Party in the Park, Cockfosters

Exciting, rewarding, and fulfilling, our very first GDDA-UK Health Screening Outreach Event in London UK was a raving success! The event started at 12 noon after a period of setting up in the morning and our first client came in at 12:30pm.We screened many people for...