Biography
Ernestina Sam is an accomplished Programme Manager at The Aurum Institute Ghana, with 23 years of extensive experience in the health sector. She holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Ghana School of Public Health, Legon.
Currently serving as the technical lead for Tuberculosis (TB) case finding in the private sector under the Global Fund Grant Cycle 7 in Ghana, Ernestina has demonstrated leadership in implementing innovative strategies to enhance TB detection and treatment. Her career reflects a commitment to advancing public health, particularly in the areas of infectious diseases and health systems strengthening.
Key Impacts
Enhancing finding TB and strengthening the cascade of care: A public private mix approach in Ghana
Strengthening private-sector engagement significantly enhances TB case detection and continuity of care, demonstrating the need for sustained investment and strategic alignment with private stakeholders.
Source: Conference 2024
Building resilient health systems: Enhancing TB prevention and care in Ghana's private sector through capacity building
This intervention highlights the potential of capacity-building initiatives to strengthen TB control in the private sector. By improving provider knowledge and fostering public-private collaboration, this model offers a scalable framework for optimizing TB services, contributing to global TB elimination goals.
Source: Conference 2024