Haruna Asaana Musah named Upper East’s best practicing Physician Assistant

Hon. Haruna Asaana Musah, a Physician Assistant (Medical) with the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Catholic Health Service Trust (CHST), has been named the Overall Best Practicing Physician Assistant in the Upper East Region and First Runner-Up nationally at the 23rd Annual General Conference (AGC) and Awards Night of the Ghana Physician Assistants Association (GPAA).

The event, held in the Bono East Region, brought together Physician Assistants from across the country to examine developments in healthcare practice and discuss issues relating to health research, innovation and service delivery.

Mr Musah, who works at the Martyrs of Uganda Catholic Health Center in Sirigu, earned the recognition for his professional contributions to healthcare delivery, placing him at the top of the regional rankings and second nationally.

Outside his medical career, he serves as the Assembly Member for the Basyonde/Sabzunde Electoral Area in the Tempane District of the Upper East Region. He is also contesting for the position of NDC Upper East Regional Deputy Youth Organiser.

Reacting to the honour, Mr Musah thanked the GPAA and its Awards Committee for recognising his contribution to the health sector.

“I appreciate GPAA and its awards committee for such a recognition. I have always endeavored to give my best to my clients without expecting this day, but it has come as a motivation to me and the teaming Physician Assistants out there at remote villages, towns and cities impacting the health systems and human health in different ways,” he said.

He dedicated the award to the management and staff of the Martyrs of Uganda Catholic Health Center in Sirigu, acknowledging their support and cooperation.

“I dedicate this award to Management and Staff of Martyrs of Uganda Catholic Health Center for their support and cooperation,” he added.

His achievement is a source of recognition for the Upper East Region and the Catholic Health Service Trust, highlighting the importance of professional dedication, collaboration and commitment to improving healthcare outcomes in local communities.