Khadjia Owusu
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Dr. Khadija Owusu is a British-Ghanaian medical doctor, social entrepreneur, and international speaker known for her advocacy in health equity, diversity in medicine, and female empowerment. She is the founder of the AKAYA Foundation and the initiator of the Like Her Project, a mentorship and outreach programme for young girls in Ghana.
Early life and education
Owusu was born in the United Kingdom to Ghanaian parents. She grew up in a single-parent household and developed an early interest in medicine, influenced in part by her family's experiences with healthcare.
She studied medicine at St George's, University of London, where she qualified as a medical doctor.
Career
Medicine and advocacy
Owusu is a practicing medical doctor in the United Kingdom with a strong focus on global health and health inequalities. She has been an advocate for increasing representation of Black and ethnic minority professionals in medicine, arguing that diversity improves patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
She has spoken at international conferences and educational institutions on topics including equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), healthcare access, and social impact.
Social entrepreneurship
Owusu is the founder and executive director of the AKAYA Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 2022 to support the personal and professional development of young African women.
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