In addition to her sterling professional background, Professor Angela Ofori-Atta has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to public service and volunteerism.
She has spearheaded several far-reaching initiatives to improve lives in Ghana. One of the most visible contributions is that she has been at the forefront of educating over 10,000 students about HIV/AIDS, a critical public health issue.
Through this project, Professor Ofori-Atta helped sensitize individuals, eliminate myths, and encourage safer practices among young people, thus assisting the nation in the fight to halt the spread of the disease.
In addition to her work in public health education, she was proactive in ensuring improved mental health infrastructure in Ghana. She was instrumental in redeveloping the children's ward of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital to provide a safer and more welcoming environment for young patients who were in need of mental health care.
By doing so, she not only improved the quality of care offered to vulnerable children but also raised awareness about the need for better mental health facilities across the country immediately.
Valuing the imperative to shift the attitudes of the public to mental health, Professor Ofori-Atta also had a weekly radio program titled "Beautiful Minds."
It focused on fostering resilience and reducing stigma associated with mental illness, particularly at difficult times. Using frank conversation, expert interviews, and exchange with listeners, she placed prime concerns about mental health in public discussion, spreading comfort and information among more people.
Her passion for service is equaled in her personal life. Together with her husband, Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana's ex-Finance Minister, they have built a life founded on their shared passion for public service and national development.
They share four children, whom they brought up on the same platforms of dedication, resilience, and service to humanity.
Professor Angela Ofori-Atta's dogged dedication professionally and personally shows a lifetime commitment to improving the well-being of fellow citizens.
Her leadership and compassion continue to inspire many, reaffirming the imperative nexus between public service, mental health activism, and national development.
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