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Profile

Background

Charles Kofi Azagba is a distinguished public health professional currently serving as the Municipal Director of Health Services at the Hohoe Municipal Health Directorate within the Ghana Health Service. Born on July 1, 1977, in Have Alavanyo in the Volta Region of Ghana, Charles has dedicated his career to improving health outcomes across various districts in Ghana. He is married and hails from Mafi Avakpedome.

Professional Profile

Charles began his professional career at the Ketu South Municipal Health Directorate, where he served in multiple roles, including Municipal Disease Control Officer, Nutrition Officer, and Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Coordinator. His expertise in disease control, nutrition, and immunization laid a strong foundation for his future roles. From 2013 to 2022, he served as the District Director of Health Services at the Adaklu District Health Directorate, where he excelled in planning, resource mobilization, and epidemic management.

In 2023, Charles assumed his current role as the Municipal Director of Health Services for Hohoe Municipal. His responsibilities encompass a wide range of public health activities, including disease surveillance, epidemic management, health education, and coordination of national health programs. He is also an active member of several professional groups and committees, such as the District Directors of Health Services’ Group Ghana, the Ghana Association of Public Health Technical Officers, and the Public Health Emergency Management Committee.

Career Objective

Charles’s contributions to public health extend beyond administrative roles. He has been involved in significant research projects, including studies on malaria surveillance, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in rural Ghana, and adolescent sexual and reproductive health. His research has been presented at various international conferences and published in reputable journals.

Throughout his career, Charles has received numerous awards, including recognition for his outstanding performance in promoting insecticide-treated net access and use in Adaklu District and a special award for being the most promising hardworking staff in Ketu District.

Charles Kofi Azagba’s dedication to public health, extensive experience, and commitment to continuous learning have made him a pivotal figure in Ghana’s health sector, significantly contributing to the well-being of communities in the Volta Region and beyond

Charles Kofi Azagba

DDHS- Hohoe Municipal

Professional Experience

  • Municipal Director of Health Services, Hohoe Municipal (2023 – Present)

  • District Director of Health Services, Adaklu District (2013 – 2022):

  • Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Coordinator

  • Municipal Disease Control Officer

Education

  • Master of Public Health (MPH) – University of Ghana, Legon.

  • Bachelor of Education in Health Sciences – University of Cape Coast.

  • Mini Master of Business Administration (MMBA) – International Organisation for Capacity Building, London.

  • Leadership Courses – University of Washington, Strathmore University (Kenya).

Career History

  • Municipal Director of Health Services, Hohoe Municipal

  • District Director of Health Services, Adaklu District

  • Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Coordinator.

  • Municipal Disease Control Officer

Duties

  • Overseeing comprehensive public health services across the municipality.

  • Disease surveillance and epidemic management.

  • Health education and promotion within the community.

  • Coordinating and implementing national health initiatives.

  • Member of several professional groups, including the District Directors of Health Services’ Group Ghana, the Ghana Association of Public Health Technical Officers, and the Public Health Emergency Management Committee.