Alzheimer`s Ghana and Alter team from University of Emory and University of Georgia, USA delivered a nationwide awareness education and sensitization in schools and colleges. The Executive Director of Alzheimer`s Ghana, Mr Venance Dey used the opportunity to call on students and teachers to identify people living with dementia and help refer them to the appropriate hospitals and health facilities for care and treatment. Dr Fayron Epps from Emory University also advised students and teaches to adopt habits and practices that will help improve their brain health.

A collaboration drive between Alzheimer`s Ghana and Alter Mission comprising a team from The Emory University and Georgia University all in USA visited the Nursing Training College and educated the students on dementia and alzheimer`s disease. During the programme, emphasis was laid on identifying the signs and symptoms of disease early and helping to treat and manage the cases effectively. The team also encouraged students to stand against any form of discrimination and abuse of persons suffering from the sickness.

Alzheimers Ghana had a successful awareness campaign and World Alzheimers Day 2022.

Awareness and Sensitization
As part of our awareness strategy, AlzGH team participated regularly on Radio and Television programmes to create awareness and sensitize the public on dementia, using live-broadcast and phone-in to reach out to the public. AlzGH team was hosted on Viasat1 TV and TV3 separately to educate and sensitize the entire public. Discussions were centered on the signs and symptoms of dementia and other related disorders, their diagnosis, the role of government and the civil society in combating and managing it in Ghana.
At Viasat1 TV

AlzGH team on Viasat1 TV on 6th February 2015 AlzGH team hosted on Viasat1 TV on 4th May 2015