Abraham Norman Nortey

Abraham Norman Nortey is a Ghanaian public health advocate, medical student, researcher, and community leader known for his significant contributions to public health, leadership, and community service.
==Early life and education==
Abraham Norman Nortey was born and raised in Ghana. He began his higher education journey with a degree in Medical Biochemistryhttps://themedicalbiochemistrypage.org and further enhanced his academic qualifications with studies in Public Health and Business Administration. Currently, Nortey is pursuing a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) School of Medical Sciences.https://sms.ucc.edu.gh
==Career and contributions==
Nortey has held numerous leadership roles throughout his academic career, demonstrating a strong commitment to service and advocacy. Notably, he served as the President of the Ghana Association of Medical Biochemistry Students and the National Health Students' Association of Ghana (NAHSAGhttps://www.facebook.com/NAHSAG). His leadership skills and dedication to community service earned him the prestigious Kofi Annan Youth Inspirational Award.
In addition to his leadership roles, Nortey has shown a profound commitment to philanthropy. He has funded the education of ten university students,https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/UCC-student-pays-fees-for-10-university-students-1924392 underscoring his dedication to supporting the academic pursuits of others.
==Research and publications==
Nortey is an active researcher, focusing on various public health issues in Ghana. His work includes studies on antiretroviral therapy access, work-related stress among healthcare professionals, tuberculosis adherence, and food safety practices. Some of his notable publications include:
* "Accessing antiretroviral therapy: qualitative study of patients' experiences, compliance, and barriers in the Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana," published in the Journal of Global Health Science in 2024. This study explores the experiences and challenges of patients accessing antiretroviral therapy in Ghana (DOI: 10.35500/jghs.2024.6.e7).
* "Work-related stress among nurses: a comparative cross-sectional study of two government hospitals in Ghana," published in BMC Public Health on August 20, 2024. This research examines the stress levels among nurses and offers a comparative analysis between two major government healthcare facilities (DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19757-3).
* "Adherence patterns, risk factors, and complications among patients with tuberculosis: a cross-sectional study at Nsawam Government Hospital," published in BMJ Public Health on April 16, 2024. This study provides insights into tuberculosis management in Ghana (DOI: 10.1136/bmjph-2023-000618).
* "Knowledge, Attitude, and Food Safety Practices among Street Food Vendors at a Metropolitan District in Ghana: A Cross-sectional Study," published in the International Journal of Food Science in 2024. This study investigates food safety knowledge and practices among street food vendors in Ghana (DOI: 10.1155/2024/5553942).
==Leadership roles==
Nortey's leadership roles extend across various academic and professional organizations, including:
* Member of Parliament, School of Medical Sciences, UCC (2023–2024): Representing the School of Medical Sciences within the UCC Students' Parliamentary Council.
* Deputy Financial Secretary, Medical Students' Association (MSA), UCC (2023–2024): Managing financial affairs and supporting financial planning and budgeting for the association.
* Deputy Majority Whip, Oguaa Hall Parliamentary Council, UCC (2023-Present): Coordinating parliamentary activities within Oguaa Hall.
* President, NAHSAG Central and Eastern Zones (2022–2023): Leading the association and representing health students across these regions.
* Graduate President, School of Public Service and Governance (SPSG), GIMPA (2021–2022): Overseeing academic and administrative concerns for graduate students.
* President, National Association of Public Health Students' (NAPHS-GIMPA) (2021–2022): Leading public health education and advocacy initiatives.
* SRC President, Students' Representative Council, UHAS (2019–2020): Representing student interests at the federal level.
* President, Ghana Association of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Studentshttps://gh.linkedin.com/company/ghana-biochemistry-students-association-ghabsa-ug' (GAMBIMBS), UHAS (2016–2018): Promoting the interests of medical biochemistry and molecular biology students.
==Awards and recognition==
Kofi Annan Youth Inspirational Award: Nortey received this award in recognition of his exceptional leadership and contributions to community service.https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=1852091&TITLE=abraham-norman-nortey-honored-with-kofi-annan-youth-inspirational-award-2023
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