Peter Twum

Dr. Peter Twum serves as Senior Lecturer and Coordinator of the Department of Health Policy, Management and Economics at the School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. His academic leadership focuses on health systems strengthening and policy development within Ghana's public health framework.

His educational journey includes:

• BSc in Integrated Development Studies from University for Development Studies, Navrongo Campus
• MSc in Health Services Planning and Management from KNUST
• PhD in Public Health, Health Management from Shandong University

Dr. Twum's research centers on healthcare financing mechanisms, health services delivery systems, and mental health policy. His work critically examines national health insurance schemes, non-communicable disease management, and maternal healthcare access, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations in Ghana and Sierra Leone. He actively contributes to health policy formulation, notably through his involvement in drafting Ghana's Mental Health Bill.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals consistent focus on healthcare financing equity, health insurance sustainability, and systemic barriers to universal health coverage. His methodological approach combines qualitative assessments of policy implementation with quantitative analyses of population health outcomes, demonstrating strong regional relevance across West Africa.

Scientific awards: No major scientific awards or honors were documented in the source materials.

Dr. Twum's professional contributions extend beyond academia through his pivotal role in developing Ghana's Mental Health Bill, which established the Ghana Mental Health Authority. While specific grant details are unreported, his research portfolio indicates sustained engagement with health systems challenges, particularly regarding insurance schemes and primary care access. No graduate student supervision activities were mentioned in the provided documentation.

Current institutional affiliations center on KNUST's Department of Health Policy, Management and Economics, with no dedicated laboratory facilities or specialized research teams referenced in available materials.