ABOUT DR. SABASTIAN ACHANA

Dr. Sabastian Achana is a Social demographer with over 20 years of experience in public health research, specializing in maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, and population development.

Currently serving as the Deputy Chief Health Research Officer for the Ghana Health Service at the Navrongo Health Research Centre, Dr. Achana is highly regarded for his expertise in implementation research, operational studies, and the monitoring and evaluation of health interventions.

Dr. Achana’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Population and Family Life Education from the University of Cape Coast, followed by an MSc in Demography and Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) in the UK. He later completed his PhD at the University of Cape Coast, solidifying his foundation in population health and applied research methodologies.

Throughout his career, Dr. Achana has led numerous studies and has been published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals. His recent work investigates how women’s autonomy influences child mortality in Ghana’s Upper East Region, adding critical insights to ongoing public health efforts in the region. With substantial experience in field surveys and health research implementation, Dr. Achana has a proven ability to lead projects that advance health systems in Ghana and beyond.

Dr. Achana’s commitment to evidence-based health interventions and his focus on the interconnectedness of health and development make him a pivotal figure in shaping health policy. His work contributes not only to the academic field but also to practical solutions that impact community health outcomes in low-resource settings.