Naessiamba Eab-Aggrey

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Health Communication, Health Literacy and Emerging Health Technology

Naessiamba Eab-Aggrey is a Ph.D. student specializing in health communication. She is passionate about tackling the pressing challenges within this field. Her work centers on using communication to improve health outcomes and promote well-being in under-resourced populations. She is particularly committed to addressing challenges faced by those impacted by limited health literacy. Additionally, she explores the adoption of emerging health technologies like e-pharmacy and how they affect communities and healthcare providers.

Naessiamba brings a multidisciplinary background to her work, holding a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and a master’s degree in communication. At George Mason University, Naessiamba teaches foundational courses in communication and contributes to ongoing research as a research assistant.

Also, Naessiamba Eab-Aggrey plays a pivotal role in fostering a sense of connection and community. As a pioneering founder of the Ghanaian community at George Mason University, she actively advocates for the needs of students, ensuring they are heard and addressed. Her inclusive approach and community spirit create a supportive environment where all students feel a sense of belonging, fostering a network of support and collaboration.

Selected Publications

Eab-Aggrey, N., & Khan, S. (2024). Prospects and challenges of online pharmacy in post-Covid world: a qualitative study of pharmacists' experiences in Ghana. Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, 13, 100395. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100395

Khan S, & Eab-Aggrey, N. (2025). A double-edged sword?: Digitalization, health disparities, and the paradoxical case of e-pharmacy in Ghana. Digital Health. 2025;11. doi:10.1177/20552076251326224

Courses Taught

COMM 304-DL1 Foundations of Health Communication

COM 101-Fundamentals of communication, 2023/2024- 2024/2025

COM 3083: Language and Communication Theory

PHAS 144: Basic Biochemistry Practical

Education

George Mason University, Ph.D. Health Communication, in progress