Dr. D. Yaw Atiglo is a Research Fellow at the Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS) at the University of Ghana, located in office RIPS 21. An expert in Population Dynamics and Sustainable Development, Dr. Atiglo’s work focuses on Population and Environment, Population Health, and Migration and Sustainable Development.
Dr. Lily N. A. Kpobi is a renowned scholar and researcher specializing in mental health, cultural psychology, and health systems in sub-Saharan Africa. With a background in clinical psychology, Dr. Kpobi has made significant contributions to understanding the intersection of mental health and cultural factors within healthcare systems, particularly in Ghana and the broader African context. Her research delves into how cultural beliefs and practices influence mental health perceptions, treatment, and access to care.
Professor Delali Margaret Badasu is an Associate Professor at the Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS) at the University of Ghana. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography and Resource Development, an M.A. in Population Studies, and a B.A. in Economics/Geography from the University of Ghana, as well as an M.A. in Geography from the University of Alberta, Canada. Her academic expertise encompasses demography, geography, and medical geography, with a strong focus on population dynamics, health, and development.
Stephen O. Kwankye is an Associate Professor of the Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS), College of Humanities, at the University of Ghana, Legon. He is a Demographer and Population Scientist by training and holds PhD in Population Studies with specialisation in adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Between 2011 and 2014, he worked on secondment to the National Population Council of Ghana as the Executive Director, in charge of coordinating all population-related programmes in Ghana and advising government on relevant policy interventions.
Dr. Charlotte Esime Ofori is a researcher at the Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS) at the University of Ghana. Her work focuses on public health challenges, including adolescent sexual health, family planning, marital dissolution, and healthcare access, especially for women with disabilities. Dr. Ofori’s studies aim to address these issues within urban populations in low- and middle-income countries, contributing to better health outcomes through evidence-based insights
