Prince Ishmael Dimah being announced winner
Executive Director of Healthplus Africa Care (HPAC), Prince Ishmael Dimah, has won the prestigious Professional Member of the Year at the NNEdPro-IANE Awards in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
The NNEdPro-IANE Awards recognises Mr. Dimah due to his uniqueness as the only Ghanaian and African nominee for the year. His exceptional contributions to nutrition, education and public health led to being selected from several nominees for his groundbreaking work.
Mr. Dimah leads Healthplus Africa Care with outstanding innovation, guiding the non-governmental organisation’s (NGO) critical work to prevent premature death, reduce mortality rate and sickness throughout Ghana. His endeavours alongside with that of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals to address communicable diseases has impacted the communities positively.
As a Senior Nutrition Officer for Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, he played a key role in a programme that successfully reduced maternal and child malnutrition rates. He has been involved in health education and screening programmes, raising awareness within communities about health issues. He ensured Ghanaians prioritise their health through education and early detection.
Organised by the NNEdPro Global Institute, the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) and BMJ Nutrition, the NNEdPro-IANE Awards recognises people who have made groundbreaking contributions to nutrition education and public health. Mr. Dimah’s recognition as the Professional Member of the year was due to his commitment to prioritising nutrition-related health issues, making him an icon for professionals across Africa and worldwide.
In a statement, Healthplus Africa Care said the award elevates Ghana and Africa’s profile globally, proving that grassroots initiatives like HPAC can drive meaningful change. They praised Mr. Dimah’s vision and commitment, celebrating the honour as a testament to his work and pledging support for his continued efforts to improve community well-being.
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