Frempomaa Nelson

Seasoned Infectious Diseases Specialist Clinical Pharmacist with a results-driven and focused approach. Skilled leader, planner, and problem-solver with several years of experience. Known for excellent attention to detail and a strong work ethic.

Experienced Head of Pharmacy at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and trusted member of the Infectious Disease Centre multidisciplinary team.

Research-oriented specialist in Infectious Diseases with a focus on delivering impactful solutions. Proficient in conducting thorough research, analyzing data, and developing innovative treatment plans. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Experienced Part-Time Clinical Pharmacy Lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, University of Ghana School of Pharmacy, and Central University.

Experienced Reviewer of Dissertations specializing in residents of the Ghana College of Pharmacists.

Experienced Board Member of the Institutional Review Board (Ghana College of Pharmacists) with a track record of ensuring ethical compliance in pharmaceutical research.

• International Pharmaceutical Federation, Member
• Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Association(CPA), Member
• Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana, Member
• Public Health Association of Ghana, Member
• Lady Pharmacists Association of Ghana( LAPAG), Member
• Government Hospital Pharmacists Association(GHOSPA), Member
• Research Team of Pharmacy Department, Member
• Core Sub-BMC Team of Department of Internal Medicine, Member
• Editorial Committee of The Apothecary News, Ex-Member
• International AIDS Society (IAS), Member
• West Africa Postgraduate College of Pharmacists, Fellow of Clinical Pharmacy (Infectious Diseases)
• Ghana College of Pharmacists, Fellow of Faculty of Clinical Pharmacy
• Institutional Review Board of Ghana College of Pharmacists, Member
• Aburi Old Girls Association 94/96 year group, Vice President

• Pattern of exercise among students in Legon Hall, University Of Ghana, 11/01/09
• Field Residency (Mamprobi Polyclinic), 05/01/10 - 07/01/10
• Research on risk factors of non-communicable diseases among new patients reporting to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, 05/01/10 - 08/01/10
• Participation, compilation of data and report writing of medical outreach undertaken by the public health unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, 10/01/10
• Participant in the 10th International Society of Pharmacovigilance Conference @ La-Palm Beach Resort, 11/03/10 - 11/06/10
• Planning Committee Member, WHO Breast cancer cost-effectiveness study dissemination & Policy implementation programme @ College of Physicians & Surgeons, 12/15/10 - 12/16/10
• Customized Training in Basic Management & Financial Management @ GIMPA, 09/08/13 - 09/15/13
• Pharmacovigilance training by WHO Collaborating Centre for Advocacy & Training in Pharmacovigilance @ Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, 12/12/13
• Ebola Resource Person, Training of nominated staff of KBTH, 09/29/14 - 10/10/14
• Ebola Resource Person, Pharmacy Sub-Sector Senior Managers Scientific Seminar, 11/05/14
• Preventive Health Screening of staff of KBTH, Counsellor, 01/26/15 - 01/30/15
• Planning Committee Member, Annual General Meeting of Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana, 09/15/15 - 09/18/15
• Editorial Committee Member, Ghana Pharmaceutical Journal, 01/01/16 - 1/01/18
• Update Of Lassa Fever, A Public Health Alert, 02/13/18
• Global Point Prevalence Survey on Antimicrobial Stewardship, Team member, 07/01/19

• Continuous Professional Development Programmes, 2004, Present
• Health Administration And Management, Gimpa, 10/27/16, 11/25/16
• Antiretroviral Update, Ange Hill Hotel, Accra, 09/25/16, 09/27/16
• Short Course In Antiretroviral Therapy, SPH, Legon, 01/22/18, 01/26/18
• Update in new HIV guidelines, 06/26/19

• Research Grant by the Tropical Health and Education Trust(THET) and Fleming Fund, To Korle Bu Teaching Hospital(KBTH) – North Middlesex University Hospital(NMUH) antimicrobial stewardship partnership team as part of the Commonwealth Partnership for Antimicrobial Stewardship(cwPAMS) projects
• Overall 3rd best Poster Presentation, 79th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Sciences, Abu Dhabi

Investigating Prescribing Patterns/ Rational Use of Drugs (Antibiotics and Injections), Using Prescriptions Obtained From Community Pharmacies in Kumasi

Research on risk factors of non-communicable diseases among new patients reporting to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital

Predictors of Loss to follow up among Patients in Antiretroviral care at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

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• Challenges with Tracking Patients Living with HIV Lost to Follow Up in a Resource Limited Setting, Nelson F., Gan V.J., Lambert R., Okine P., Puplampu P.A., Berko P., International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies, 11/01/20, 6, 11, 07-11
• Blood pressure-lowering medication prescribing, its adherence to guidelines and relationship with blood pressure control at a family medicine department, Harrison M.A., Marfo A.F.A., Buabeng K.O., Annan A., Nelson F., Boateng D.P., Nkansah F.A., Owusu Aboagye G., Ankrah D., Health Sci Rep, 04/03/23, 6, 4, e1185, 10.1002/hsr2.1185, 37021012, PMC10069237
• Pharmaceutical interventions on prescribed medicines in the medical department of the Korle Bu teaching hospital, https://kbth.gov.gh/assets/BULLETIN/2019/kbth-Bulletin-December-SpecialEdition-RESEARCH-DAY-2019.pdf
• Effect of chlorhexidine gel for chord dressing – views from hospital pharmacists on social media, https://kbth.gov.gh/assets/BULLETIN/2019/kbth-Bulletin-December-SpecialEdition-RESEARCH-DAY-2019.pdf
• Patients’ perception and expectations of services provided by pharmacists in Ghanaian hospitals, Ankrah D.N.A., Ofei-Palme C.N., Nordor M., Nelson F., Ocansey D., Bruce E., Africa Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 12/15/14, 8, 46, 1164-1172
• Prevalence of Risk Factors for Non-communicable Diseases for new patients reporting to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Nelson F., Nyarko K.M., Binka F.N., Ghana Medical Journal, 03/01/15, 49, 1, 12-18
• Pharmacy waiting time and rational medicine use at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana, Nelson F., Ankrah D.N.A., Ofei-Palm C.N., Turkson J.T., Bruce E., The Ghana Pharmaceutical Journal, 09/01/15, 1, 13-18
• Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers: The Case of Pharmacy Staff of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ankrah D., Owusu H., Osei A., Ofei Palm C.N., Turkson J.T., Nkansah F.A., Nelson F., Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci, 12/01/21, 10, 12, 383-390
• Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Utilization in Ghana’s Premier Hospital: Implications for Antimicrobial Stewardship, Harrison M.A., Marfo A.F.A., Opare-Addo M.N.A., Ankrah D.N.A., Acheampong F., Nelson F., Buabeng K.O., Antibiotics, 07/08/21, 10, 152
• A new prescription to improve patient-prescriber-dispenser communication at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Owusu H., Ankrah D.N.A., Nelson F., Coompson N., Osei A., Ofei Palm C.N., Turkson J.T., Nkansah F.A., The Ghana Pharmaceutical Journal, 08/01/17, 1
• Antimicrobial Utilization At the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital: Using the Defined Daily Concept, Ankrah D.N.A., Dowuona C., Nelson F., Korle D., Nkansah F.A., The Ghana Pharmaceutical Journal, 08/01/17, 1

• Daniel Ankrah MSc(epid) PhD, Consultant Pharmacist & Lecturer, School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana, Legon, (+233) (0)272579447, danielankrah45@gmail.com
• Dr. Peter Puplampu, Consultant Physician, Infectious Diseases Centre, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine & Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, (+233) (0)24-4263582, 0206301551, pedpup@gmail.com
• Prof. Kwame Buabeng( PhD), Dean, School of Pharmacy, University of Allied Health Sciences, Ho, (+233) (0)20-0742911, kchiefb@gmail.com

• Research
• Reading
• Internet Surfing
• Jogging

• Interest International Conference 2019, Ghana
• Annual General Meetings, PSGH Ghana
• 74th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Sciences, Thailand, 09/01/14
• 79th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Sciences, Abu Dhabi, 09/01/19, Poster Presentation Made
• 82nd FIP World Congress of Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cape Town, 09/01/24, Poster Presentation Made

P.O. Box KB 77, Korle Bu, Accra, Greater Accra, H/No 24 Aviation Street, Adenta, Greater Accra

• Number of Children: 3
• Date of Birth: 10/23/77
• Nationality: Ghanaian
• Marital Status: Married
• Religion: Christian (Methodist)