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George Benneh Mensah

George Benneh Mensah
Africa Institute For Regulatory Affairs LBG

M.Phil., LL.B (Law)
Leader of AIFRA’s research and advisory efforts in Africa.

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Introduction
With extensive institutional research experience over a decade, expertise bridging sectors like law, health, technology and development, George leads AIFRA’s interdisciplinary approach, which seeks regulatory excellence at the intersection of public welfare, innovation, and sustainable development. His blend of legal, technical, and social scientific prowess drives AIFRA’s objective of crafting robust, context-specific regulatory guidance and capacity-building programs for African nations.
Additional affiliations
August 2010 - January 2016
Univerity of Cape Coast Ghana
Position
  • Assistant Lecturer/Principal/Senior Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant
Education
August 2011 - September 2013
University of Cape Coast
Field of study
  • Development Studies

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Publications (111)
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This study examines the critical role of integrated environmental education in promoting sustainable development across diverse global contexts. As the world grapples with unprecedented environmental challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion, the need for effective environmental education has never been more pr...
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This analysis examines the adequacy of Ghana's current regulatory framework in addressing AI explainability in clinical decision support systems. It evaluates existing healthcare laws, derives underlying principles, and assesses their application to AI governance. The study finds significant gaps in the current regulatory regime, including a lack o...
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This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of artificial intelligence (AI) implementation in Ghana's healthcare system, synthesizing findings from recent Ghanaian studies. It examines legal and regulatory frameworks, ethical considerations, bias and fairness, transparency and accountability, interdisciplinary approaches, patient rights and data p...
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This study examines the regulatory landscape governing liability and accountability in AI telemedicine in Ghana. Using the CREAC (Context, Rules, Explanation, Application, Conclusion) legal analytical approach, it analyzes existing Ghanaian healthcare laws and regulations in the context of AI telemedicine. The study finds that while Ghana has a com...
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This study examines the adequacy of regulations concerning consent and patient autonomy in AI telemedicine in Ghana. Using the IRAC (Issue, Rule, Analysis, and Conclusion) method, the research analyzes existing Ghanaian healthcare laws and regulations in the context of AI-driven telemedicine. The study finds significant gaps in the current regulato...
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This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of artificial intelligence (AI) implementation in Ghana's healthcare system, synthesizing findings from recent Ghanaian studies. It examines legal and regulatory frameworks, ethical considerations, bias and fairness, transparency and accountability, interdisciplinary approaches, patient rights and data p...
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This long essay examines the implementation and effectiveness of plea bargaining in Ghana’s criminal justice system, focusing on the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) (Amendment) Act, 2022 (Act 1079). The long essay analyses the legal framework, roles of key stakeholders, and procedural safeguards introduced by Act 1079, as well as its potent...
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Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the way healthcare and patient monitoring was done until now. The Next Generation era that this evolved to is called Health 6.0 which is secured by IoT devices, this smart device play in healthcare landscape gives the swat-the-clock monitoring inkling fostering detection controls for them to turn antib...
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GJNMID It is an international interdisciplinary peer-reviewed Journal that publishes on all aspects of Nursing, Midwifery and Health. GJNMID prides itself with providing a seamless and efficient publishing experience for authors and researchers. The Journal welcomes high impact articles on emerging Nursing, Midwifery and Health that cover (but...
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Objective: This paper aimed to evaluate hazards contributing to patient safety incidents within Ghana's healthcare system using a human factors engineering model to trace risks across interacting domains. Methods: The Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) model framed analysis of challenges within the dimensions of healthcare Pe...
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Objective: To analyze Ghana's healthcare system challenges through the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Triple Aim framework encompassing population health, patient experience and per capita cost metrics. Method: Dimensional analysis of peer-reviewed papers, government data and case studies assessed population health indicators and equity, li...
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Objective: This paper analyzes Ghana's healthcare quality challenges utilizing the Donabedian model covering structures, processes and outcomes to inform comprehensive systems improvement recommendations. Methods: A mixed methods approach compiles empirical findings from multiple clinical studies across Ghana assessing healthcare infrastructure, se...
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This study analyzes the adequacy of Ghana's Mental Health Act in governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental healthcare and the protections against negligence. Through a comprehensive legal analysis and review of the Act’s provisions, alongside an examination of scholarly literature on AI use risks and benefits, negligence standards...
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This paper employs the IRAC method to examine the legal and regulatory landscape governing malpractice in telemedicine and digital health in Ghana, focusing on patient privacy breaches, negligence by healthcare providers, and leakage of sensitive patient information. Drawing upon relevant Ghanaian laws and regulations, as well as insights from rele...
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This paper examines the legal and ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical negligence in Ghana, focusing on the adequacy of existing legal frameworks in addressing the unique challenges posed by AI-assisted healthcare delivery. Using the IRAC approach, the paper identifies key issues such as the blurring of lines of responsib...
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This paper explores the ethical considerations of AI, focusing on bias mitigation, transparency, and accountability. Employing the CREAC framework, the study examines the context of AI ethics, the rules and guidelines proposed for responsible AI, the consequences of failing to address ethical considerations, and an analysis of case studies and rese...
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This comparative analysis examines the nursing and midwifery regulatory frameworks of Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, and Liberia to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. The analysis reveals that while Ghana and South Africa have relatively comprehensive and up-to-date frameworks, Kenya and Liberia face challenges related to the s...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, revolutionizing variousindustries and enhancing efficiency. However, as AI continues to advance, it is crucial to addressthe ethical considerations surrounding its implementation. Bias mitigation, transparency, andaccountability are essential for responsible AI deployment (4) (P...
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Objective: This article discusses the evidentiary requirements for demonstrating scientific negligence under Ghana's Civil Procedure Rules 2004 (C.I. 47) in the context of emerging artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic and treatment structures. Method: Legal analysis examines gaps in satisfying burden of proof and standards of evidence, obstacles...
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The research paper titled "Challenges, in Regulating Artificial Intelligence Use in Ghana's Judicial System" delves into the pitfalls, societal challenges and impacts associated with implementing AI technologies within Ghana's courts. By examining Ghana's framework encompassing laws regarding healthcare, data protection and evidence handling the st...
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This paper examines Ghana's fragmented digital regulatory landscape and its implications for the effective governance of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Through a comprehensive legal document analysis, the study identifies the gaps, overlaps, and inconsistencies in the current regulatory framework and argues for the consolidation of Ghan...
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This article examines the legal, ethical, and regulatory implications of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare delivery, medical negligence, and public health administration in Ghana from a multidisciplinary perspective. Through a comprehensive analysis of Ghanaian laws, ethical principles, and comparative studies, the article high...
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The open-air excavation of construction rocks and valuable minerals and the consequences of un-optimized overall slope angles and quarrying designs on slope stability and sustainable mining in Kenyan and Ghanaian opencast mines insist on the critical role of legislative frameworks for the mining sectors in mining mine slope stability assessment mai...
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Objective: This study analyzes Ghana's legal and regulatory landscape governing the adoption of AI and advanced technologies in healthcare, focusing on vaccine delivery. Methods: A qualitative assessment of laws, policies, and institutions was conducted, identifying mechanisms enabling and hindering AI integration. Results: Ghana's frameworks prior...
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Objective: Evaluate legal, policy and health systems challenges undermining geriatric care standards in Ghana regarding access, quality, safety and ethics issues. Method: Analytical framework applying CREAC method examining national Public Health Act provisions, Aging Policies and Ghana Health Service Guidelines against literature evidence on elder...
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Objective: Analyze clinical supervision of Ghanaian health trainees during experiential attachments to identity challenges undermining skill development and provide recommendations within a socioecological framework. Method: Qualitative synthesis of 20 peer-reviewed studies, gray literature, and policy documents on supervision quality, impacts on t...
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Objective: This paper seeks to thoroughly re-evaluate the strengths of Ghana's nursing and midwifery licensure examination digitization implementation against existing criticisms on preparedness, equity and transition gaps. Method: An in-depth counter-analysis approach drawing extensively from authoritative internal technical documents and monitori...
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This review of literature has explored how the regulations, on ketamine in Ghana affect healthcare accessibility uncovering a mix of factors that impact outcomes and public health. The results indicate that while the regulations have led to a decrease in misuse and associated harms they have also created obstacles for patients seeking the drug for...
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The research paper titled "Challenges, in Regulating Artificial Intelligence Use in Ghana's Judicial System" delves into the pitfalls, societal challenges and impacts associated with implementing AI technologies within Ghana's courts. By examining Ghana's framework encompassing laws regarding healthcare, data protection and evidence handling the st...
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Objective: This analysis evaluates whether Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority Act provides adequate statutory basis and policy tools for the medical regulatory authority to evaluate risks and oversee artificial intelligence (AI) based software devices, given complexities of AI technology. Methods: Case examples of medical AI systems and international...
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This study examines the necessary changes in Ghana’s medical negligence law which governs artificial intelligence (AI) pilots in hospitals to preserve the doctor-patient relationship and address the liability gap by reviewing Law 575, examination of case law. Combined with lessons from Nigerian hospitals and the global literature, practical recomme...
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Objective: Examine Ghana’s National Health Insurance Act (Act 650) to identify coverage gaps limiting artificial intelligence (AI) therapy access and address medical negligence liability issues surrounding automated healthcare systems. Methods: Legal and regulatory analysis of Act 650 were conducted, review of academic literature on global uptake...
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Objective: Diagnose drivers of disproportionate COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among educated Ghanaians integrating theoretical frameworks and health systems perspectives. Method: Expanded analysis blending Health Belief, Transtheoretical, Planned Behavior models and Structure-Process-Outcome constructs with scholarly literature, case studies and Publi...
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Objective: Evaluate efficacy of Ghana's Nursing and Midwifery Act, 2013 (Act 857) regarding regulatory supervision using CRuPAC framework. Method: Conceptual, rules, principles, application and conclusion analysis of the Act's oversight provisions against judicial precedents and case studies investigating supervision relevance. Results: Provisions...
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Amidst vaccine safety hesitancy risks, this analysis applies CREAC method to interpret Ghana's Food and Drugs Law 1992 (PNDCL 305B) establishing regulation alongside Public Health Act 2012 (Act 851) enabling compulsion, evaluating policy levers balancing access assurance and outbreak response efficacy with dissent and rights protections. Key amendm...
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Objective: Diagnose multi-level barriers inhibiting COVID-19 vaccination among Ghanaian urban professionals using a socio-ecological model to inform targeted intervention design. Method: Analysis of peer-reviewed studies, surveys, policy and legal environments across individual, interpersonal, organizational, community and societal lenses. Results...
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Objective: Diagnose drivers of disproportionate COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among educated Ghanaians integrating theoretical frameworks and health systems perspectives. Method: Expanded analysis blending Health Belief, Transtheoretical, Planned Behavior models and Structure-Process-Outcome constructs with scholarly literature, case studies and Publi...
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This work applied the Donabedian Model for structuring analysis of improving vaccine awareness and acceptance in urban Ghana. Relevant literature, precedents, and a counterframework centered participation and consent-focused processes. Key results show promise in localized messaging, access expansion, and healthcare worker capacity building if comm...
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Objective: Investigate drivers of and strategies to address vaccine hesitancy among educated Ghanaians Method: Analyze perceptions, attitudes and behaviors using the Health Belief Model framework; review statutory infectious disease control powers and vaccine public health jurisprudence locally and abroad Results: Low perceived susceptibility and s...
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Objective: Analyze drivers of vaccine hesitancy among Ghana's educated to offer coherent policy responses bridging knowledge-action gaps. Method: Sequential exploratory analysis via Donabedian and Socio-ecological frameworks. Results: Risk-information biases amongst educated exacerbate vaccine doubt; lack of healthcare empathy, policy oversight on...
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This legal risk analysis examines Ghana's Health Institutions and Facilities Act 829 of 2011 with attention to heightened medical negligence exposures for both healthcare facilities as well as individual clinical practitioners created under the legislation. Specifically, Section 25 imposes robust vicarious organizational liability upon licensed hos...
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Objective: To analyze Ghana's Public Health Act 2012 applying the CRuPAC policy review methodology regarding its adequacy and provisions for enabling domestic vaccine manufacturing, especially considering shortages during the COVID-19 response. Method: Granular examination of Ghana law's relevant sections pertaining to infectious disease control, b...
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Objective: This study examines reforming Ghana's dated Public Health Act to enable responsible AI adoption improving equitable vaccine access.Method: A blended CRuPAC-CREAC analytical framework grounded in statutory language, precedents and academic literature is utilized. Results: Current Act provisions grant the Health Minister broad oversight po...
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The objective of this systematic review was to assess the adequacy of current medication management in Ghana considering the risks posed by increased artificial intelligence (AI) automation in pharmacies worldwide. A qualitative comparative approach was used to review of the Ghana 1994 Pharmacy Act. The results revealed flaws in terms of quality pr...
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Background: With artificial intelligence (AI) integrated increasingly to enhance personalized diagnosis and data-driven treatment recommendations, this analysis examines the legal sufficiency of Ghana's Health Institutions and Facilities Act 2011 (Act 829) to address medical negligence risks from reliance on AI systems in clinical settings. The CRE...
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This paper examines the admissibility of increasingly capable AI systems as expert medical witnesses under Ghana's Evidence Act of 1975. With advanced algorithms matching or exceeding human diagnostic accuracy for certain tests, the ability for AI to testify on standards of care in malpractice lawsuits holds tremendous access implications for low-r...
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This analysis examines Ghana’s Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857) to assess its fitness to govern the ascent of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping healthcare delivery. As advanced algorithms supplement or replace human judgments, dated laws centered on individual practitioner liability struggle to contemplate emerging n...
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Objective: Analyze Ghana's public health law comprehensiveness, responsiveness, uniformity and accountability regarding complex modern risks at the intersection of infectious disease, medical AI and vaccine equity. Method: Doctrinal legal review (CRuPAC) of the 2012 Public Health Act combined with sociolegal analysis of judicial cases, academic lit...
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Objective: This paper examines the adequacy of Ghana's Public Health Act 2012 for governing rising use of algorithmic systems like AI in automating vaccine distribution. Method: Employing the structured CREAC legal reasoning framework, it systematically analyses current statutory flexibility, rights safeguards and accountability provisions in the A...
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This comparative legal analysis examines gaps in medical negligence liability principles and healthcare AI governance policies across Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa. Applying structured analytical frameworks, it maps longstanding laws focused on human provider standards of care against modern contexts of rising algorithmic and robotic assistance n...
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Ghana instituted the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857) as landmark legislation seeking to enhance accountability, quality, and ethics in healthcare delivery through establishment of Regulatory Councils governing licensing, practice standards, continuing education and discipline across doctors, nurses, pharmacists and allied h...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) integration within Ghana's health workforce training programs shows immense potential to enhance quality, consistency and personalization if thoughtfully implemented. This mixed methods SWOT analysis evaluates major strengths like expanded accessibility, weaknesses around connectivity barriers and literacy, opportunitie...
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Objective: This analysis explored gaps between Ghana's Public Health Act's oversight provisions and on-the-ground implementation realities using an algorithmic accountability lens, assessing the sufficiency of current vaccine supply chain governance to address risks of unfairness and opacity from integrating artificial intelligence systems. Method:...
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This paper on burnout among health educators provided a comparative analysis of this burnout phenomenon within the context of sub-Saharan Africa with focus on Ghanaian health educators. The paper revealed that the root causes of burnout among health educators in Sub-Saharan Africa are multifaceted. These professionals often face heavy workloads and...
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This article delves into the relationship between COVID-19 and cancer. The challenges and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer patients are highlighted, along with an explanation of the most crucial strategies that must be adhered to avoid this virus. Explaining the importance of healthcare systems in providing services to patients and assist...
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Depression is a common and complex mental health condition that affects millions of people in the world. Medical advice, medications, and constant medical supervision by a specialist are common components of traditional treatment methods. Recently, there has been a growing interest in the potential of artificial intelligence to improve the diagnosi...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries, but there are important ethical considerations surrounding AI implementation that must be addressed. Three main ethical imperatives for responsible AI deployment are: 1) Bias mitigation to ensure AI systems do not amplify societal biases and discriminate against certain groups; 2)...
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Generative AI, international cyber-security infrastructure, and geosynchronous satellite banking are three cutting-edge technologies that have the potential to revolutionize various sectors. However, there is the reluctance in the adoption of generative AI in cyber security and satellite banking. This reluctance can be attributed to various factors...
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This paper made some excellent points about the need to ensure transparency, interpretability, and fairness as AI becomes integrated into Ghana's legal system. A few additional considerations come to mind: 1. Oversight and accountability mechanisms should be established to monitor AI systems used in legal decision-making. This could include extern...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, revolutionizing various industries and enhancing efficiency. However, as AI continues to advance, it is crucial to address the ethical considerations surrounding its implementation. Bias mitigation, transparency, and accountability are essential for responsible AI deployment. Fi...
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Medical practitioners, the individuals entrusted with the responsibility of preserving and improving human life, are often regarded as professionals licensed to kill. This controversial notion arises from the delicate balance between saving lives and making difficult decisions that may result in harm or even death. In Ghana, the synthesis of medica...
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In the 21st century, the commercialization of research has become a hotly debated topic. With the rise of industrial and social sciences, there is an increasing need to monetize research to fund further studies and advancements. However, critics argue that this trend may compromise the integrity and objectivity of scientific research. One major adv...
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The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the legal system has brought about numerous benefits, such as increased efficiency and accuracy. However, it also poses significant challenges that need to be addressed to ensure transparency, interpretability, and uphold the right to a fair trial in Ghana's civil and criminal justice systems. Tr...
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International maritime regimes play a crucial role in ensuring the equitable distribution of resources and the resolution of disputes among nations. The Ghanaian maritime jurisprudence, specifically the Ghanaian-Ivorian maritime petroleum exploration dispute arbitration at the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea, exemplifies the significan...
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The characteristics of the governance system in health training institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on Ghana, are crucial for the development of competent health professionals. However, numerous challenges hinder the progress of these institutions and impede the production of skilled healthcare workers. By examining how Nigeria, Rwanda...
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The research paper on "AI-augmented public health administration in sub-Saharan Africa: addressing challenges in Ghana's cyberlaws regimes for smooth and effective use" highlights the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize public health systems in Ghana. However, it also brings attention to the challenges posed by the Cyberlaws...
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Participatory budgeting as a means of achieving fiscal decentralisation is to facilitate IGFs generation and equitable utilisation of resources for public services delivery; however, LGs are unable to generate enough IGFs to fund public services and still rely on CG transfers (DACF) though this budgeting mechanism is instituted in LGs governance sy...
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The research paper on "AI-augmented public health administration in sub-Saharan Africa: addressing challenges in Ghana's cyberlaws regimes for smooth and effective use" highlights the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize public health systems in Ghana. However, it also brings attention to the challenges posed by the Cyberlaws...
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International maritime regimes play a crucial role in ensuring the equitable distribution of resources and the resolution of disputes among nations. The Ghanaian maritime jurisprudence, specifically the Ghanaian-Ivorian maritime petroleum exploration dispute arbitration at the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea, exemplifies the significan...
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International cybercrimes have become a pressing issue in today's digital age. With the increasing reliance on electronic financial transactions, it is crucial to ensure the security and authentication of these systems. Furthermore, serious cyberpunk fraud has emerged as a major threat, necessitating the need for international criminal laws to addr...
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The field of gerontological and geriatric studies in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Ghana, has gained significant attention in recent years. This literature review aimed to provide an overview on the state of research in this area. Several key themes emerge from the reviewed literature. Firstly, there is a growing recognition of the unique cha...
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Medical practitioners, the individuals entrusted with the responsibility of preserving and improving human life, are often regarded as professionals licensed to kill. This controversial notion arises from the delicate balance between saving lives and making difficult decisions that may result in harm or even death. In Ghana, the synthesis of medica...
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The analysis of anaesthesia practice and the law within the global lens has provided valuable insights into the international landscape of this medical specialty. The analysis of selected case laws from common law jurisdictions further emphasized the importance of legal frameworks in ensuring patient safety and professional accountability. By compa...
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This paper on the practice of nursing, midwifery and the tort of negligence within the Ghanaian Laws provided a comprehensive analysis of the Ghanaian medico-legal Jurisprudence. The legal analysis probed two issues: 1) What are the jurisprudential positions of the Ghanaian laws on negligence in nursing, midwifery and other specialists practices? 2...
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The challenges faced by healthcare providers in delivering high-quality care to neonates in Ghana and West Africa are numerous. Limited resources, including equipment, medications, and skilled personnel, hinder the ability to provide optimal care. Additionally, cultural beliefs and practices often pose obstacles to effective healthcare delivery. Fu...
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Male circumcision is a controversial topic that has sparked debates regarding its impact on sexual function, psychological well-being, and overall quality of life. Several empirical studies conducted in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, have shed light on this issue. The objective of these studies was to examine the effects of male circumcision o...
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This paper on the practice of nursing, midwifery and the tort of negligence within the Ghanaian Laws provided a comprehensive analysis of the Ghanaian medico-legal Jurisprudence. The legal analysis probed two issues: 1) What are the jurisprudential positions of the Ghanaian laws on negligence in nursing, midwifery and other specialists practice...
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This paper aimed to shed light on ignorantia legis and facti, by examining the historical context of these defences, highlighting their importance in ensuring justice, and advocating for their recognition in the Ghanaian legal system. Ignorantia legis and facti are considered full defences within Ghanaian Criminal Jurisprudence but for the technica...
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This article dealt with the criminal jurisprudential questions of: 1) whether multiple/concurrent action in medical negligence are actionable in the Ghanaian Criminal Jurisprudence? 2) whether vicarious liability lie for the employer of the medical or surgical practitioners who commit negligence in medical or surgical treatment? The legal analysis...
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This paper on comparative legal analysis of the medical negligence landscape: the Ghanaian and commonwealth criminal jurisprudence provides a comprehensive analysis of medical negligence and assault in various countries. The case of gross medical negligence is a serious issue that requires immediate attention. Through the analysis of various author...
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The paper on knowledge gaps, remediation and curricula design in childhood blindness: the case for nursing and midwifery professional training in Ghana provides a comprehensive analysis of the global evidence and findings related to childhood blindness. The authors effectively contextualize the topic within the specific context of Ghana, highlighti...
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This analysis examines the ethical implications of implementing AI for mental health support in Ghana through the lenses of utilitarian, principle-based, and virtue ethics frameworks. Drawing on recent Ghanaian studies, it identifies key benefits such as increased access to mental health resources and potential risks including privacy concerns and...
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This compilation of bibliographies is to help researchers conducting studies into healthcare regulation in developing countries. They have been compiled in one document to facilitate the ease of scholarly research into the relevant healthcare regulation in developing countries especially Ghana.
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Purpose: Evaluate the possibilities and limitations of implementing the Essential Ghana Public Health Act to manage the growing development of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled health care in light of the contemporary gap in research so. Methodology: A review of the 2012 public health regulatory provisions and anti-technology surveillance mechan...
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The presents digest provides a comprehensive review of studies addressing the legal, ethical, and policy implications of regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in mental healthcare and medical negligence in Ghana. The studies cover a wide range of issues, including the adequacy of existing laws, the role of specific acts, ethical considerations in...
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The presents digest provides a comprehensive review of studies addressing the legal, ethical, and policy implications of regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in mental healthcare and medical negligence in Ghana. The studies cover a wide range of issues, including the adequacy of existing laws, the role of specific acts, ethical considerations in...
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This paper examines Ghana's fragmented digital regulatory landscape and its implications for the effective governance of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Through a comprehensive legal document analysis, the study identifies the gaps, overlaps, and inconsistencies in the current regulatory framework and argues for the consolidation of Ghan...
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The research paper delves into the pitfalls, societal challenges and impacts associated with implementing AI technologies within Ghana's courts. By examining Ghana's framework encompassing laws regarding healthcare, data protection and evidence handling the study highlights gaps and obstacles in addressing AI related risks within the judicial syste...
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This article examines the legal, ethical, and regulatory implications of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare delivery, medical negligence, and public health administration in Ghana from a multidisciplinary perspective. Through a comprehensive analysis of Ghanaian laws, ethical principles, and comparative studies, the article high...
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This analysis examines the challenge of mitigating AI bias in remote patient monitoring systems within the Ghanaian healthcare context. Utilizing the IRAC framework, it explores three key issues: data representativeness, algorithmic fairness, and regulatory compliance. The study reviews relevant Ghanaian legislation, including the Health Profession...
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Objective: This study analyzes Ghana's legal and regulatory landscape governing the adoption of AI and advanced technologies in healthcare, focusing on vaccine delivery. Methods: A qualitative assessment of laws, policies, and institutions was conducted, identifying mechanisms enabling and hindering AI integration. Results: Ghana's frameworks prior...
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This analysis examines Ghana's regulatory framework for protecting sensitive health data in AI-based healthcare research and development. Drawing on recent Ghanaian studies, it evaluates the applicability of existing laws, including the Data Protection Act 2012 and Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act 2013, to AI-specific challenges. The analys...
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This article examines the legal, ethical, and regulatory implications of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare delivery, medical negligence, and public health administration in Ghana from a multidisciplinary perspective. Through a comprehensive analysis of Ghanaian laws, ethical principles, and comparative studies, the article high...
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This analysis examines the challenge of balancing innovation and regulation of AI-powered medical devices in Ghana's healthcare system. It evaluates existing legal frameworks, including the Food and Drugs Authority Act and Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, revealing their inadequacy in addressing AI-specific issues. The study proposes a mul...
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This analysis examines the adequacy of Ghana's current regulatory framework in addressing AI explainability in clinical decision support systems. It evaluates existing healthcare laws, derives underlying principles, and assesses their application to AI governance. The study finds significant gaps in the current regulatory regime, including a lack o...

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