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The US Department of Health and Human Services has recognized Professor Ohene-Frempong, President of the Ghana Sickle Cell Foundation, as the first civilian to receive the Under Secretary for Health Medal for Exceptional Service.
A statement issued and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra said he was awarded for his work in managing sickle cell disease in the country.
Dr. Brett P. Giroir, Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, presented him with the Assistant Secretary for Health Medal for Exceptional Service during a Steering Committee meeting of the Global Sickle Cell Disease Coalition .
He said the award was in recognition of the physician’s outstanding contribution to the fight against sickle cell anemia around the world.
The civil medal is awarded for exceptional achievement in the cause of public health and medicine.
Dr. Giroir said: “Prof. Ohene-Frempong deserves this award many times. I want this award to illuminate your unique achievements as a doctor, scientist and humanitarian. “
“His diligent advocacy, clinical experience and visionary leadership serve as an inspiration to the Global Coalition and the sickle cell community.”
Professor Ohene-Frempong, in response, said: “I am honored by this award and accept it as an encouragement to continue our work on behalf of people with sickle cell anemia.”
“This award is very significant not only because it recognizes our work, but especially because it draws attention to people affected by a global disease who deserve more recognition and support.”
He said that although the public health and personal problems of sickle cell continued to be inadequately addressed in many countries, especially in Africa, growing organizational support and interest in developing new medicines and cures continued to give hope to people with the disease and their families.
Professor Ohene-Frempong expressed his appreciation for the award, saying: “I am grateful to Admiral Dr. Brett Giroir for this award and I humbly accept it on behalf of my mentors, colleagues, and people with sickle cell disease and their families who have taught me. and contributed to any successes achieved. “
The doctor has served on many professional organizations, boards, and committees dedicated to finding a cure for sickle cell disease.
He conducted significant research, including the first multicenter clinical trial of hydroxyurea therapy in children with sickle cell disease in the United States.
Professor Ohene-Frempong developed the first public health program for the detection of sickle cell anemia in newborns in Africa with the help of the Brazilian government, which was later expanded into a national program.
He is now Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania and Director Emeritus of the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Source: GNA
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