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CFAS Journal Launch: African Journal of Ageing Studies

On 11th September, 2023, the Centre for Ageing Studies (CFAS), in collaboration with the Geriatric Fellowship programme of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons launched its maiden journal titled “African Journal of Ageing Studies”. This event took place at the Centre for Ageing Studies conference room at the University of Ghana, Legon. Persons present at the launch included the Pro Vice Chancellor RID, UG, Provost of the College of Humanities, Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Management Committee of CFAS, staff of CFAS, students and affiliates of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, members of the university community, and other invited guests.

The event started with an opening prayer by Rev. Dr. Samuel Ayete-Nyampong, followed by a welcome address from the Acting Director of CFAS, Prof. Joseph Osafo. In his address, Prof. Osafo indicated that the useful contributions made by scholars and practitioners in the journal would offer readers insights on modern issues on ageing in Africa from a multidisciplinary perspective. The chairman of the journal launch, Prof. Felix Asante (Pro-Vice Chancellor, Office of Research, Innovation and Development, University of Ghana) in his remarks, stated that since population ageing is gaining notability in Ghana, acquiring an understanding about contemporary ageing issues in the country’s context is essential to facilitate development of interventions that would create age-friendly communities to promote healthy ageing thus commending the editors for such a resourceful journal that will contribute immensely to the advancement of promoting health ageing in Africa.

 

In the delivery of their remarks, the editors of the, Prof. C. Charles Mate-Kole, and Rev. Prof. Akye Essuman highlighted that the journal was one that would stir up conversations on issues relating to ageing in modern Ghana and encourage all key stakeholders to adopt a collaborative effort to address pertinent issues affecting older persons. They also indicated that subsequent volumes of the journal will be produced in due time.

Prof. Adote Anum (Head of Department, Department of Psychology, University of Ghana) was invited to deliver his report on the review of the journal. In his assertions, he specified that the journal contained relevant content that could be of benefit to persons in the academic and practice fields. After the journal review, Prof. Dan Ofori, Provost of the College of Humanities, University of Ghana, officially launched the journal.

The Chairman gave his closing statements, Dr. Delali Dovie then delivered a vote of thanks to all present, and the event was officially closed after Rev. Dr. Samuel Ayete-Nyampong had said a prayer.