Mary Akua Ampomah

Mary Akua Ampomah (PhD) is a Clinical Psychologist and a Lecturer, at the Fred N. Binka School of Public Health (FNBSPH), University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Ghana.
In addition to her academic obligations, she dedicates time at the Volta Regional Hospital, Hohoe, managing patients living with sickle cell disease and other inherited blood disorders, as well as those experiencing psychological and mental health issues.

She holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ghana, Legon. Before joining UHAS, she was a global sickle cell advocate for thirteen years. In this capacity, she was appointed CEO and President of the Global Alliance of Sickle Cell Disease Organization (GASCDO), Canada, where she led and served the global sickle cell community to eliminate geographical inequality, stigmatization, and treatment barriers.

Her passion for advocacy in inherited blood disorders stems from the loss of three close childhood friends with SCD during her childhood years and her work at the Hematology Department of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana. Her advocacy is strongly backed by evidence-based research in her role as a global advocate for people living with inherited blood disorders. She currently leads the sickle cell disease and other inherited blood disorders advocacy and engagement team at FNBSPH, UHAS.

Mary Akua Ampomah firmly believes that with culturally sensitive education, management, and care, people living with SCD and other inherited blood disorders will have a longer and better quality of life, regardless of their geographical location.