African Journal of Women in Leadership and Governance

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2001)

View Issue TOC

Analysis of The Role of Youth in Medicine in Africa in Ghana: An African Perspective

Leonard Coates, University for Development Studies (UDS) Mr Sean Gallagher, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Dr Pamela Warren, University for Development Studies (UDS) Miss Jasmine Jenkins, Food Research Institute (FRI)
Published: March 22, 2001

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning The Role of Youth in Medicine in Africa in Ghana. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A mixed‑methods design was used, combining survey and interview data collected over the study period. The analysis indicates persistent structural constraints alongside emerging local innovations; however, evidence remains uneven across contexts and sectors. The paper argues for context‑specific approaches and stronger empirical foundations in future research. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. The Role of Youth in Medicine in Africa, Ghana, Africa, Medicine, original research This structured abstract provides a standardised summary to support rapid screening, indexing, and assessment of scholarly contribution.

How to Cite

Leonard Coates, Mr Sean Gallagher, Dr Pamela Warren, Miss Jasmine Jenkins (2001). Analysis of The Role of Youth in Medicine in Africa in Ghana: An African Perspective. African Journal of Women in Leadership and Governance, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2001), 41-49.

Keywords

The Role of Youth in Medicine in AfricaGhanaAfricaMedicine

References