The Ghana Synjardy Launch is a high-impact hybrid Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training and product launch event designed to advance the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in contemporary clinical practice. This session brings together distinguished endocrinology experts who will deliver insightful, evidence-based presentations tailored to both global guidelines and the Ghanaian clinical context.
The programme will explore the evolving role of early and effective therapeutic strategies, with particular emphasis on combination therapy using empagliflozin and metformin. Participants will gain valuable perspectives on optimizing glycaemic control while addressing cardiovascular and renal risk factors—key considerations in modern diabetes care. With a strong focus on real-world application, this interactive session promises to be informative, practical, and engaging.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
1. Stay updated on current guideline-based approaches to managing Type 2 Diabetes
2. Gain insights into the Ghanaian perspective and real-world clinical practice
3. Understand the role of early combination therapy in improving outcomes
4. Learn about cardio-renal-metabolic protection strategies in diabetes care
5. Engage directly with leading endocrinologists and clinical experts
6. Earn CPD points accredited by the Medical and Dental Council (MDC)
SUMMARY OF PRESENTATION TOPICS
Session 1: Welcome & Introduction
i. Opening remarks and overview of the programme by sponsors
Session 2: Managing Diabetes – Guideline-Based and Ghanaian Perspective
i. Overview of global diabetes management guidelines
ii. Adaptation to local clinical realities in Ghana
iii. Addressing challenges in routine practice
Session 3: Combination Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes
i. Clinical rationale for empagliflozin + metformin combination
ii. Benefits in drug-naïve patients
iii. Impact on glycaemic control and cardio-renal outcomes
Session 4: Interactive Q&A / Panel Discussion
i. Audience engagement and expert responses
ii. Clarification of key clinical concepts
Session 5: Official Launch
i. Introduction and unveiling of Synjardy
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
i. Expert-led sessions by renowned endocrinologists
ii. Focus on practical, real-world diabetes management
iii. Insight into innovative combination therapy
iv. Interactive Q&A and panel discussion
v. Official product launch segment
vi. Opportunity to earn CPD-accredited learning points
PARTICIPANT CONSENT AND DATA PRIVACY NOTICE
By registering for the “Ghana Synjardy Launch”, you consent to participate in this training hosted by CES on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim and DP World. Your registration will provide us with the necessary information to facilitate the event and issue CPD accreditation through the Medical and Dental Council (MDC) and Pharmacy Council (PC).
Please note that CES is committed to safeguarding your personal information and will not share any personal data with Boehringer Ingelheim and DP World. Your data will only be shared with the relevant regulatory bodies, such as MDC & PC, for the sole purpose of accrediting you with CPD points earned through this training.
Additionally, participants are free to opt out of the meeting at any time, and should you wish to do so, no further action is required on your part. We respect your privacy and ensure that your participation will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
This is a hybrid event. The CPD event will be streamed LIVE on this page.
Date: Wed. 29th April, 2026
Time: 1730 GMT (5:30pm local time)
Target Audience: Medical Doctors & Pharmacists
In-person attendance is STRICTLY BY INVITATION at the Accra City Hotel, Accra.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to elevate your skills and make a lasting impact!
This Hybrid Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training and launch event brings together leading endocrinology experts to provide a comprehensive and practical update on the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The session will explore guideline-based care alongside real-world application within the Ghanaian clinical context, with a strong focus on early and effective treatment strategies, including the role of combination therapy with empagliflozin and metformin. Designed to be highly interactive, the programme will feature expert-led presentations, case-based insights, and a panel discussion, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to improve glycaemic control while addressing cardiovascular and renal risks, all while earning accredited CPD points.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Apply current clinical guidelines in the management of Type 2 Diabetes
2. Adapt diabetes management strategies to the Ghanaian healthcare context
3. Explain the rationale for early combination therapy in T2DM
4. Describe the mechanism and benefits of empagliflozin and metformin combination therapy
5. Integrate cardio-renal protection strategies into diabetes care
6. Optimize treatment decisions for drug-naïve patients

FWACP, FGCP, MSc, Diabetes (Cardiff), MSc, Endo. (UK), MBChB, Bsc., Cert-HAM
Professor of Medicine, Senior Specialist Physician | President
Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences. Department of Medicine, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital | Ghana Medical Association
Prof. Ernest Yorke is a Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology at the University of Ghana Medical School and a Senior Specialist Physician at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, where he leads clinical and academic work in endocrinology, diabetes, and cardio-metabolic disorders.
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Senior Physician Specialist and Endocrinologist
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
Dr. Ebenezer Nii Ashalley Nikoi is a self-motivated and goal-oriented senior physician specialist and endocrinologist, recognized for his excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
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