Dr Charlie Easmon Medical Director
TEDx Speaker, Medical Director & Founder of Global Health Action Strategies & Solutions (www.ghass.co.uk)
Former President of The International Association of Physicians for the Overseas Services (www.iapos.co.uk)
MBBS, MRCP, MSc Public Health, DTM&H, DOccMed, DFPH, CTH (Certificate in Travel Health via The International Society of Travel Medicine – www.istm.org)
Dr. Charlie Easmon, a distinguished medical professional, holds multiple qualifications including an MBBS, MRCP, MSc in Public Health, a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H), a Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DOccMed), a Diploma in Public Health (DFPH), and a Certificate in Travel Health (CTH) from the International Society of Travel Medicine. He trained at St George’s, London, and began his career with an elective in Ghana, his birth country. Throughout his career, Dr. Easmon has been involved in various international health capacities, working with organizations such as MERLIN, Raleigh International, Save the Children in Rwanda, and ECHO in Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.
His work in travel medicine and public health was largely inspired by his roles in medical evacuations and stints at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases travel clinic. Dr. Easmon has been a proactive member of the British Travel Health Association and was one of the first UK medical practitioners to obtain the International Certificate in Travel Health (CTH). In 2008, he was also inaugurated into the Faculty of Travel Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow).
Dr. Easmon’s experiences extend beyond healthcare, as he has collaborated with the Foreign Office on visits to numerous countries including Egypt, Israel, Tunisia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines. His work has taken him around the world, from Kurdistan and Sierra Leone to the Congo and Indonesia, addressing global health challenges and updating his medical skills.
As the founder and Medical Director of Global Health Action Strategies & Solutions, he has played a pivotal role in addressing public health issues internationally. His commitment is further highlighted by his past presidency at The International Association of Physicians for the Overseas Services.
Dr. Easmon has also made significant contributions through speaking engagements, such as his TEDx talk in July 2019 in Heidelberg, where he discussed global health challenges, stirring attention and inviting collaboration.
His efforts have not gone unrecognized; his accolades include an award for Innovation, Dedication, and Excellence at the 8th Annual Ghanaian Professional’s Association Awards in 2008, and a nomination at the Ghana UK Business Awards in 2012. Dr. Easmon has also been featured in notable publications and platforms like Time Out and CNN African Voices.
YEHS, under Dr. Easmon’s leadership, is proud to have served significant figures and institutions, including top executives, Chairpersons, Politicians, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, celebrities and all the hard-workers who keep industry and service going, over 12% of the FT100 and more than 60 companies and schools, enhancing the health and productivity of numerous workplaces.
Dr. Easmon’s keen interest in mental health within the workplace emerged from his observations of the detrimental effects of poor work environments and inadequate mental health resources during his tenure in occupational health.
For further insights into his work and thoughts on global health, you can view his TEDx talk here: TEDx Talk on Global Health. Dr. Easmon welcomes any feedback and encourages the sharing of his talk to broaden its impact.
Travels and Work
- In 2013 Charlie visited Kurdistan for Genel Energy & Sierra Leone for African Minerals.
- In 2011 Charlie visited the Congo for Rio Tinto.
- In 2010 Charlie worked one month in Indonesia for Chevron.
- Also in 2010 he visited China (Shanghai and Hangzhou) on an exploratory visit & spent one week with Carnival Cruise Lines updating his medical skills (and enjoying Miami !).
- In 2009, he worked for the British Council in Botswana and Mozambique and did one week of charity work with Project Umabano/Rwanda Aid in Rwanda.
Features and Awards
- In 2006 Charlie was featured in Time Out: Ghanaian Londoners: [Read article]
- In 2008 Charlie was awarded the Excell award for Innovation, Dedication and Excellence at the 8th Annual Ghanaian Professional’s Association Awards.
- In 2012 Charlie was nominated for the Ghana UK Business Awards in the professional category.
- In 2013 Charlie was featured in CNN African Voices: [Read article]