President appoints Dr. Yaw Twerefour as Registrar and CEO of Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency
The President of Ghana has appointed Dr. Yaw Twerefour as the Registrar and CEO of the Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency. This appointment was made in accordance with the country’s constitution and the Health Institutions and Facilities Act. As the new Registrar and CEO, Dr. Twerefour will be responsible for regulating, licensing, and controlling facilities that are connected to the transportation, storage, and disposal of human remains.
Dr. Yaw Twerefour’s Professional Profile
Dr. Twerefour is a medical practitioner with over a decade of experience in the medical field. He is also a Public Health Specialist who has held various positions in the medical sector. Before his appointment as Registrar and CEO, he served as the Medical Superintendent of Anyaa Polyclinic and also held several roles at Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in the Western Region. He has also worked as a resident medical and COVID support doctor at GHACEM and other corporate institutions.
Educational Background
Dr. Twerefour received his Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine from the First Moscow State Medical Academy. He also holds Certificates in Occupational Health Safety from Nebosh International, United Kingdom and Global Health Project Management and Leadership Management from the University of Washington in the United States. He pursued postgraduate certificate courses in Health Administration and Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, and holds a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Accra. He is a member of the Ghana Medical Association and the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons in Accra.
Research and Publications
Dr. Twerefour has co-authored two medical publications in the Lancet Medical Journal and the Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases.
In conclusion, Dr. Yaw Twerefour’s appointment as the Registrar and CEO of the Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency is expected to bring positive changes to the regulation and control of facilities connected to the transportation, storage, and disposal of human remains in Ghana. His expertise in the medical field and experience in the public health sector will be crucial in carrying out his duties effectively. We congratulate him on his appointment and wish him well in his new role.