{"id":101317,"date":"2025-10-31T20:15:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T20:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=101317"},"modified":"2025-10-31T20:15:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T20:15:21","slug":"north-west-university-honours-ghanaian-health-economist-for-global-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=101317","title":{"rendered":"North-West University honours Ghanaian health economist for global impact"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The North-West University (NWU) in South Africa has honoured Ghanaian health economist, Professor James Avoka Asamani, for his outstanding contribution to public health and research across Africa.<\/p>\n

The recognition came during the university\u2019s biennial Alumni Excellence Awards ceremony held in Pretoria. The awards celebrate past students of the university who continue to make a lasting impact in their respective fields.<\/p>\n

Other honourees included veteran South African actor Hans Strydom and World Cup cricket star Tazmin Brits, among several other distinguished personalities.<\/p>\n

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The university praised the awardees for using their knowledge and experience to shape society positively and for serving as role models for the next generation of leaders.<\/p>\n

Speaking after receiving his award, Professor Asamani said the recognition brought back memories of his time at North-West University \u2014 especially during the difficult period of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the university\u2019s innovation in learning and research played a major role in helping students and researchers continue their work.<\/p>\n

\u201cNWU has not only sharpened my intellect but also shaped my values, my leadership, and my lifelong commitment to public service,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe rigorous academic training and mentorship I received at NWU \u2013 particularly the impeachable guidance from Prof. Gerda Reitsma and Prof. Christmal Christmals \u2013 provided a strong foundation for my professional journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Professor Asamani\u2019s PhD work at North-West University has been central to his career at the World Health Organization (WHO), where he currently leads regional programmes aimed at strengthening Africa\u2019s health workforce.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe health workforce tool we developed during my PhD has been adopted by WHO and applied in more than 15 countries across Africa and beyond,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt ensures that every community has access to skilled and motivated health workers they need.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said the award is not only personal recognition but also a celebration of what North-West University stands for \u2014 excellence, innovation, and service to humanity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis honour reminds us that the true measure of success lies in how our knowledge transforms lives, strengthens systems, and brings hope to others,\u201d Prof. Asamani added.<\/p>\n

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He dedicated the award to his family, mentors, colleagues, and the more than five million African health workers who continue to serve their communities despite many challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay this recognition inspire us all to continue investing in people \u2014 the foundation of every nation\u2019s progress,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Professor Asamani\u2019s achievement adds to the growing list of Ghanaians making a mark on the global stage through education, research, and public service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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