Abdul-Matin Alhassan

As a volunteer promoting Hygiene and Wellness in a Senior High School in the Northern Region of Ghana, I led interactive sessions to educate students on the importance of handwashing, personal hygiene, and healthy living. I organized practical demonstrations on proper hygiene practices, ensuring students could confidently implement these skills in their daily routines. I collaborated with teachers and school health coordinators to design engaging health campaigns and wellness clubs, fostering sustained behavior change within the school community. Through regular monitoring and supportive feedback, I helped improve the overall sanitation standards and reduce the prevalence of preventable diseases. My contributions empowered students to become peer advocates for hygiene, creating a lasting positive impact on school health culture.

I have significantly contributed to improving public health and environmental quality in the Savannah Region through a range of impactful initiatives. I facilitated access to safe drinking water by supporting the construction of boreholes and small-town water systems. I led large-scale sanitation campaigns that resulted in the construction of household and institutional latrines, as well as the rehabilitation of non-functional water points. By training community leaders and frontline health staff, I enhanced hygiene practices, which proved especially critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. I collaborated closely with regional health units to prevent cholera and other waterborne diseases by promoting improved sanitation and hygiene behaviors. I designed and promoted waste management strategies focusing on segregation, composting, and recycling, which helped reduce pollution from open dumping and burning. I championed Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) and behavioral change strategies to ensure the sustainability of sanitation improvements. I supported biodiversity conservation projects that preserve native plants and sustainable use of natural resources. Additionally, I provided policy and strategic leadership for the implementation of environmental health programs at both regional and district levels. My combined efforts have contributed to reducing disease prevalence, increasing access to safe water and sanitation, raising public awareness, and strengthening institutional capacity for sustainable environmental health outcomes in the region.

As an Assistant Environmental Health Analyst and M&E Officer for CLTS in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District, I monitored and evaluated sanitation programs to ensure sustainable behavioral and infrastructure improvements. I collected and analyzed data on sanitation coverage and community hygiene practices, providing critical feedback to enhance program effectiveness. Collaborating with local authorities and community leaders, I facilitated capacity building and supported frontline staff to drive sanitation awareness and compliance. My efforts contributed significantly to advancing open defecation-free status and improving public health outcomes in the district.

As a Revenue Mobilization Officer, I effectively increased district revenue by implementing strategic collection methods and fostering strong collaborations with stakeholders. My proactive engagement and monitoring ensured steady growth in internally generated funds, supporting essential local development initiatives

As a Research Assistant at the University of Ghana, School of Allied Health, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, I actively contributed to the design and implementation of key research projects focused on improving nutritional outcomes. I collected, analyzed, and managed data with precision, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of research findings. I collaborated closely with faculty and fellow researchers to conduct fieldwork, literature reviews, and statistical analysis, supporting evidence-based recommendations. My efforts facilitated successful grant applications, publications, and conference presentations. Through these contributions, I helped advance the understanding of nutrition and dietetics for better public health interventions.