Accra: Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has inaugurated the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing, as well as the new Dental Hospital at the Entrance University of Health Sciences (EUHS) in Accra.
According to Ghana News Agency, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang stated that initiatives like this would help to improve the nation's doctor-to-population ratio. She emphasized the importance of private sector partnerships in health and medical education to further enhance the healthcare system in Ghana.
The Vice President also highlighted recent government initiatives such as the setting up of a Transition Management Team to transfer the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), which is currently under the Ministry of Health, to the University of Ghana. Additionally, she mentioned the launch of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund as a significant step towards enhancing healthcare infrastructure.
Addressing the students, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang urged them to pursue academic excellence with humility and a sense of service. She noted that their future roles in healthcare would require not just knowledge, but also compassion and a lifelong commitment to learning.
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang congratulated Mr. Samuel Amo Tobbin, the Chancellor of EUHS, and the University community for their efforts in improving Ghana's healthcare system.
