President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the Phase II expansion project of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), highlighting the significance of this development for Ghana’s healthcare sector.
Reflecting on the project’s journey, President Akufo-Addo acknowledged the need for further infrastructural development at UHAS to fulfill its mandate effectively. Under his directive, the Ministers for Education and Finance, in collaboration with UHAS management and the then Vice Chancellor Professor John Owusu Gyapong, secured $60 million in funding from the Chinese Government.
The President expressed gratitude to the President, Government, and People of the People’s Republic of China for their support and for strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. He also acknowledged the efforts of the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Lu Kun, and his predecessor, the late Ambassador Her Excellency Sun Bahong. Ghana’s former Ambassador to China, Ambassador Edward Boateng, was also recognized.
The President said the completion of Phase II will significantly enhance UHAS’s capacity to train more health professionals, and its expansion is essential to address the growing healthcare needs of Ghana’s population and the demand for a skilled workforce. With additional facilities and resources, the president said UHAS will be better positioned to offer comprehensive education and practical training, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the healthcare sector’s challenges.
To mark this special occasion, President Akufo-Addo announced a personal donation of ten desktop computers and ten laptops to UHAS. These devices will aid the administration and enhance the university’s capacity to provide quality education and services.
President Akufo-Addo also took the opportunity to express his profound gratitude to the outgoing Chairperson of the University Council, Justice Jones Victor Mawulorm Dotse, for his exemplary leadership and contributions over the past six years.
President Akufo-Addo was later conferred with an Honorary Doctor of Science Degree (Honoris Causa), which, according to the university, underscores the President’s dedication to advancing science education and healthcare in Ghana.
In his acceptance speech, President Akufo-Addo expressed his gratitude and humility, acknowledging that this honour reflects not only his personal achievements but also the collective efforts of his administration and the support of the Ghanaian people.
