Dr (Med) Dr (PhD) Bhavana Singh
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I am Dr. Bhavana Singh, a clinical microbiologist, paediatric physician, digital health advocate, and healthcare innovation leader dedicated to strengthening health systems, advancing research, and improving patient outcomes across Africa.
I currently serve as the Head of Diagnostics and Health Information, where I lead digital transformation, diagnostic optimization, data-driven decision-making, and quality improvement initiatives. My work focuses on integrating laboratory systems, strengthening health information structures, and embedding digital solutions that enhance efficiency and service delivery.
For over a decade, I have also headed the Paediatric Unit, where I played a pioneering role in establishing and advancing the Neonatal Unit and child health services. This work has contributed significantly to improving newborn survival, strengthening paediatric care pathways, and building a resilient, patient-centered model for child health.
As an Adjunct at the level of Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology, I am actively engaged in teaching, curriculum development, academic leadership, and research mentoring. I supervise and support research at multiple levels, including PhD, master’s, and undergraduate students, in areas such as antimicrobial resistance, diagnostics, clinical microbiology, digital health, and public health.
I am also a Facilitator and Curriculum Developer with the Mastercard Africa Health Collaborative at KNUST, contributing to the design of innovative training programmes for the next generation of African health leaders. Additionally, I serve as a facilitator for professional courses at the GNAT-IRIRS E-Learning Centre and the Presbyterian University, Ghana, helping expand access to flexible, high-quality continuing education.
A strong advocate for digital health and health innovation in the era of AI, I believe that this generation must fully embrace technological integration to transform healthcare delivery. My work focuses on AI-enabled diagnostics, digital workflows, clinical decision support tools, and data-driven service models, all geared toward improving health outcomes, strengthening quality of care, and ensuring equitable access.
My career reflects a commitment to blending clinical expertise, research excellence, academic mentorship, administrative leadership, and technological innovation to drive sustainable improvements in healthcare across Ghana and beyond.
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