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Mr. Cosmos Atawoje Minyila, a distinguished Nutritionist by profession, hails from Navrongo in the Upper East Region of Ghana. Born on June 8, 1975, Mr. Minyila is a Christian and a Kasena by tribe. He is married with four children and is fluent in English and Kasem. Currently serving as the District Director of Health Services (DDHS) for Bawku West District, Mr. Minyila has a profound commitment to public health management and has significantly contributed to the field of public health nutrition

Cosmos Atawoje Minyila

DDHS- Bawku West District

Education

  • Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Ghana

  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Community Nutrition, University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale Campus

Experience

  • District Director of Health Services, Bawku West District (June 2022 – Present)

  • District Director of Health Services, Tempane District (September 2019 – June 2022)

  • District Nutrition Officer

  • Organizer of the DDHS Group, Upper East Chapter

Career History

  • District Director of Health Services, Bawku West District (June 2022 – Present)

  • Leads health service delivery and public health initiatives in the district.

  • District Director of Health Services, Tempane District (September 2019 – June 2022)

  • Spearheaded health service establishment and development in the new district.

  • District Nutrition Officer