Prof. Wiafe Calls for Intensive Training in Fetal Echocardiography
During the GARMS Inaugural Annual Conference held in Kumasi, Professor Wiafe, Head of the Department of Medical Imaging at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Ghana’s first Registered Medical Sonographer, made a compelling call for the intensification of fetal echocardiography training across the country.
In his address, Professor Wiafe emphasized the critical role fetal echocardiography plays in the early detection and management of congenital heart defects, stressing that increased focus on this specialized area of sonographic practice has the potential to significantly improve perinatal outcomes and save countless lives.
He urged both practitioners and training institutions to prioritize capacity building in this essential diagnostic field, noting that with the right expertise and resources, Ghana can make remarkable strides in maternal and fetal healthcare.
At the GARMS Inaugural Annual Conference in Kumasi, Professor Wiafe, Head of the Department of Medical Imaging at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Ghana’s first Registered Medical Sonographer, made a compelling appeal for enhanced training in fetal echocardiography nationwide.
In his address, Professor Wiafe highlighted the vital role fetal echocardiography plays in the early detection and management of congenital heart defects. He stressed that expanding expertise in this specialized sonographic field could dramatically improve perinatal outcomes and save numerous lives.
Professor Wiafe urged both sonography practitioners and training institutions to prioritize capacity building in fetal echocardiography. With the right skills and resources, he emphasized, Ghana is poised to make significant advances in maternal and fetal healthcare, ultimately elevating the quality of diagnostic services and patient care.