Ghana Armed Forces Health Services Holds 3rd Scientific Conference at 37 Military Hospital

The Ghana Armed Forces Health Services (GAFHS) has held its 3rd Scientific Conference at the GAFHS Officers’ Mess, 37 Military Hospital. The conference opened on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, and ended on Thursday, 22 October 2026, bringing together personnel and stakeholders for two days of discussion on health research and its practical application.

The conference was held on the theme “From Evidence to Impact: Bridging the Gap Between Research, Policy and Practice.” The theme highlights a central challenge in health delivery: ensuring that findings from research are translated into policy decisions and everyday clinical practice rather than remaining confined to academic journals and conference halls.

By choosing this theme, GAFHS signalled its intention to strengthen the link between evidence generation and improved health outcomes within the military health system. The gathering provided a platform for participants to examine how research can inform decision-making, shape policy, and ultimately improve the quality of care delivered to service personnel and their dependents.

The GAFHS Officers’ Mess at the 37 Military Hospital served as the venue for the two-day event, which forms part of the service’s continuing efforts to promote professional development and knowledge sharing among its health personnel. The conference reflects a growing emphasis on evidence-based approaches within the Ghana Armed Forces’ health services.

The 3rd Scientific Conference adds to the GAFHS’s record of convening health professionals to discuss pressing issues in military and public health. With its focus on turning evidence into impact, the conference is expected to inform future policy and practice within the service. Further details on the outcomes and recommendations from the sessions are expected to follow.