Pregnant women show resilience in managing malaria - UHAS Pro-Vice Chancellor

Alberto Mario Noretti Health Aug - 20 - 2024 , 17:39 2 minutes read

The Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Health and Sciences, Professor Harry Tagbor, has commended pregnant women for their exceptional commitment to managing malaria.

The malaria researcher recently delivered his inaugural lecture at the UHAS main campus in Sokode-Lokoe, near Ho, on "Slippery, Smart, and Silent Plasmodium, but Our Women Are Smarter."

Professor Tagbor highlighted the ability of pregnant women to detect the symptoms of the disease, even while enduring the challenges of pregnancy.

He praised their intelligence and willingness to accept and act upon medical advice for themselves and their babies.

He also commended their ability to identify and address drug resistance. For example, expectant mothers diligently adhere to management, control, and prevention methods, including clinical trials, drug administration, and vector control programs.

Professor Tagbor, whose work has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and scientific research bodies, emphasized that malaria in pregnancy remains symptomatic and underscored the need for screening to control it.

The Pro-Vice Chancellor achieved full professorial status in January 2019 after serving as Dean of the UHAS School of Medicine. His research works and publications have garnered more than 3,000 citations on Google Scholar.

The Vice Chancellor of UHAS, Professor Lydia Aziato, praised Professor Tagbor's dedication to defeating tropical diseases and described him as a key contributor to the university. Professor Tagbor, who played a crucial role in the establishment of the Global Research Foundation, is also a member of notable malaria research organizations in Africa.

His key publications were on display during the lecture, attracting the attention of academics, traditional leaders, and members of the public. Professor Tagbor, whose appointment as Pro-Vice Chancellor took effect on August 1, was recently installed as a chief at his home, Kedzi in the Volta Region.