National Executives

Meet the National Executives advancing disease surveillance and public health excellence in Ghana.

National Executive Leadership

PADCOG is led by committed professionals with extensive experience in disease surveillance, outbreak response, epidemic preparedness, public health coordination, and health systems strengthening.

The leadership of the Association continues to provide strategic direction, professional coordination, advocacy, and technical guidance aimed at strengthening disease control practice and advancing public health excellence across Ghana.

PADCOG National Executives

Meet the National Executive Team

PADCOG’s national Executives provide strategic direction, professional coordination, advocacy, and technical leadership aimed at strengthening disease surveillance and public health practice in Ghana.

President

Mr. Kwame Achempem Kodom

National President

Public health specialist with extensive experience in disease surveillance and epidemic response coordination.

Vice President

Mr. Emmanuel Sally

Vice President

Experienced Disease Control Officer dedicated to strengthening public health systems and workforce capacity.

General Secretary

Mr. Ibrahim Saeed Iddris

General Secretary

Passionate public health practitioner focused on surveillance coordination and institutional development.

Treasurer

Ms. Justina Chanllare Zoyah Diedong

Treasurer

Supporting financial accountability and sustainable institutional growth within PADCOG.

PRO

Mr. Patrick Agbenu

Public Relations Officer

Promoting communication, visibility, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement for PADCOG.

General Secretary

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Ex-Officio

Ex-officio, sharing experience and supporting instituttional memory

National President of PADCOG Ghana

A Message from the National President

On behalf of the Professional Association of Disease Control Officers – Ghana (PADCOG), I warmly welcome you to our Association.

PADCOG remains committed to strengthening disease surveillance, advancing public health professionalism, promoting technical excellence, and supporting coordinated responses to public health threats across Ghana.

Through collaboration, continuous learning, innovation, advocacy, and professional unity, we continue to contribute meaningfully toward strengthening Ghana’s public health system and improving national health security.

We invite all Disease Control Officers and public health practitioners to join us in advancing excellence, leadership, and service in disease control and public health practice.

Mr. Kwame Achempem Kodom

National President, PADCOG