The people behind our progress
Remembering the Heroes of HPB Surgery in Ghana
We honor the colleagues whose dedication helped shape hepatopancreatobiliary surgery in Ghana. Their service, mentorship, and example continue to inspire the community they helped build.
Regina Hayford
Regina Hayford is remembered as part of the story of HPB surgery in Ghana. Her dedication and contributions are honored by the community she served. As we reflect on her life, we recognize a legacy that lives on in the people she worked alongside and the commitment to care they continue to carry forward.
A legacy remembered through service
Remembering a Valued Contributor
Prince Kwame Amponsah
Remembering his service to the HPB surgery community in Ghana
Prince Kwame Amponsah is recognized for his service and contributions to Ghana’s HPB surgery community. His example remains part of the shared history that connects and inspires those working in the field.
Celebrating Jemimah Akwetey
Jemimah Akwetey is remembered among the people whose commitment helped shape the community around HPB care in Ghana. Her legacy invites us to recognise the dedication, compassion and collaboration that progress in a demanding specialty requires.
A Legacy That Inspires
As we honour Jemimah, we celebrate the lasting value of supporting patients, sharing knowledge and making space for others to contribute. Her place among our past heroes reminds us that the future of HPB surgery is built not only through clinical advances, but also through the people who strengthen its community.
“Dr Emmanuel Ofosu Newton’s dedication to HPB surgery in Ghana reminds us that lasting influence is measured not only in the care we give, but in the knowledge we pass on and the colleagues we inspire.”
HPB Surgery Ghana
A reflection on his legacy
Milestones in a Lasting Legacy
This illustrative timeline honours Dr Andrea A.Y Appau’s connection to HPB surgery and the continuing importance of learning, service and shared progress. Dates and milestones should be verified before publication.
2000
A Path in Medicine Begins
Medical training lays the foundation for a career centred on patient care and the pursuit of surgical knowledge.
2005
Surgical Practice Takes Shape
Experience in surgery deepens an interest in the complex conditions affecting the liver, pancreas and biliary system.
2010
Focus on HPB Care
A growing focus on HPB surgery reflects the need for specialised skills and close collaboration across disciplines.
2015
Knowledge Shared with Colleagues
Teaching and professional exchange help make HPB expertise more accessible to the next generation of clinicians.
2020
A Community of Practice Grows
Colleagues continue to build connections that support discussion, learning and improved approaches to complex care.
2026
A Legacy Carried Forward
HPB Surgery Ghana honours Dr Appau’s place among its past heroes and the enduring value of service to the field.
Honor Their Legacy. Advance HPB Surgery in Ghana.
Learn about the contributions of Regina Hayford, Prince Kwame Amponsah, Jemimah Akwetey, Dr Emmanuel Ofosu Newton, and Dr Andrea A.Y Appau. Honor their legacy by supporting the continued advancement of HPB surgery in Ghana.