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Professor Lydia Aziato

Also known as: Vice Chancellor · Prof Aziato · Hamidatu Dramani · Prof. Hamidatu Dramani · Prof. Dramani · Gabriel Dwomoh · Professor Gabriel Dwomoh · Prof Lydia Aziato · Prof. Aziato

2026-04-302026-09-21

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Jane Frances Lobnibe—who represented DHLTU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Hamidatu Dramani—reiterated that the Quranic theme serves as an operational “job description” rather than an entitlement.

    Muslim women charged to champion nation-building, moral upbringing and combat drug abuse
  3. August 2026
  4. Joy Online

    Addressing the opening ceremony of the meeting, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof Lydia Aziato, emphasised early detection, treatment, referrals, and research as pragmatic measures in the fight against cancer.

    Private medical practitioners call for waiver of import duties, taxes on cancer treatment equipment
  5. Joy Online

    UHAS Vice-Chancellor pushes research and early detection Vice-Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Prof Lydia Aziato, also underscored the importance of public education, early detection and research in improving cancer outcomes.

    Private medical practitioners seek tax waivers on cancer treatment equipment
  6. Daily Guide

    Professor Lydia Aziato and other stakeholders at the conference The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has announced plans to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence aimed at advancing research, innovation and capacity building in healthcare de

    UHAS To Establish AI Centre Of Excellence
  7. July 2026
  8. Joy Online

    The Vice-Chancellor of UHAS, Professor Lydia Aziato, welcomed the collaboration, noting that the Ghana Health Service’s nationwide presence would help ensure the curriculum addresses the practical needs of healthcare professionals.

    UHAS, GHS partner to strengthen nursing and midwifery leadership
  9. Daily Guide

    The Vice Chancellor of UHAS, Professor Lydia Aziato, traced the institution’s internationalisation journey to its establishment in 2012, noting that international faculty members played a pivotal role in securing accreditation for the School of Medicine.

    UHAS Celebrates Cultural Diversity, Strengthens Global Academic Partnerships
  10. Joy Online

    The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Lydia Aziato, revealed that the University currently maintains 94 international partnerships worldwide, aimed at enriching student training and faculty development.

    UHAS celebrates 2026 International Day
  11. Joy Online

    Launching the 2026 KsTU Inter-Faculty Technology and Innovation Fair at the university’s Adako Jachie Campus, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Gabriel Dwomoh, said higher education must go beyond theoretical instruction to equip students with the skills, creativity and entrepreneur

    Kumasi Technical University exposes students to innovation, practical skills for the job market
  12. Joy Online

    Vice-Chancellor of UHAS, Professor Lydia Aziato, told the President that the laboratory complex, which began in 2014, is about 72 per cent complete and is expected to become one of the largest and most advanced health sciences laboratory facilities in Africa.

    Mahama pledges support to complete UHAS laboratory complex after inspection
  13. Joy Online

    Vice-Chancellor of UHAS, Professor Lydia Aziato, told the President that the laboratory complex, which began in 2014, is about 72 per cent complete and is expected to become one of the largest and most advanced health sciences laboratory facilities in Africa.

    Mahama pledges support to complete UHAS laboratory complex after inspection

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Ahmadi Muslim women's convention emphasizes moral upbringing and nation-building

    Thousands of Ahmadi Muslim women from Ghana, Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, and Sierra Leone gathered in Wa for the 44th Annual National Convention of Lajna Ima'illah Ghana, with speakers calling on women to lead in moral upbringing, nation-building, and combating substance abuse.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Private practitioners urge government waiver on cancer treatment equipment

    The Society of Private Medical and Dental Practitioners has called for the government to waive import duties and taxes on advanced cancer treatment equipment, arguing this would strengthen the country's capacity to manage cancer and reduce the burden on government healthcare provision. The group's national president also requested dedicated budgetary support and financial guarantees to enable the private sector to acquire such high-tech equipment.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Private medical practitioners urge tax waiver on cancer treatment equipment

    The Society of Private Medical and Dental Practitioners has called on the government to waive import duties and taxes on advanced cancer treatment equipment and facilitate speedier port clearance to help private healthcare providers acquire modern technology and expand access to specialised cancer care in Ghana.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. UHAS to establish AI Centre of Excellence for healthcare research

    The University of Health and Allied Sciences plans to establish an AI Centre of Excellence focused on research, innovation and capacity building in healthcare. The centre will conduct research on clinical trials, drug development, sustainable health financing and health leadership, and will train health professionals and students from tertiary institutions.

    6 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 27 July

  1. UHAS and GHS develop nursing, midwifery leadership training programme

    The University of Health and Allied Sciences and Ghana Health Service have launched a national leadership and management training programme for nurses and midwives in managerial positions, with a curriculum development meeting held at UHAS in Ho on 21 July, supported by the United Nations Population Fund.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. UHAS marks 4th International Day, celebrates cultural diversity

    The University of Health and Allied Sciences held its 4th International Day, bringing together students, staff, diplomats and international partners to celebrate cultural diversity and strengthen global academic partnerships through cultural performances, music, dance and international cuisine.

    27 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Saturday 25 July

  1. UHAS hosts 2026 International Day, celebrating 94 partnerships

    The University of Health and Allied Sciences in the Volta Region held its annual International Day to celebrate cultural diversity and international collaborations. The Vice-Chancellor noted the university maintains 94 international partnerships worldwide and praised foreign faculty contributions, particularly Cuban staff who helped establish the School of Medicine.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Kumasi Technical University launches fair to boost student innovation skills

    Kumasi Technical University has reaffirmed its commitment to producing industry-ready graduates through practical, innovation-driven learning experiences. The university launched the 2026 KsTU Inter-Faculty Technology and Innovation Fair, with the Vice Chancellor emphasizing that higher education must equip students with skills, creativity and entrepreneurial mindset to address real-world challenges and contribute to Ghana's development.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Mahama pledges to complete UHAS laboratory complex under construction

    President Mahama visited the University of Health and Allied Sciences and pledged government support to complete its Multi-Purpose Laboratory Complex, which is 72 per cent complete and is expected to accommodate about 1,200 students and staff with specialised laboratories in medical imaging, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, nutrition, prosthetics and anatomy.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama pledges to complete UHAS laboratory complex after inspection

    President Mahama visited the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ho and reaffirmed government commitment to completing its Multi-Purpose Laboratory Complex, which is 72 per cent complete and will accommodate about 1,200 students and staff with specialised laboratories in medical imaging, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, nutrition, prosthetics and anatomy.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. DHLTU Open Day showcases technical education as job creation pathway

    Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University held an Open Day Exhibition and Mini Trade Fair, where students displayed welding, pastry, and textile work. Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing and other officials emphasised technical education as a priority for youth employment and entrepreneurship under President Mahama's government.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 17 May

  1. UHAS graduates 1,097 students at 10th Congregation ceremony

    The University of Health and Allied Sciences held the second session of its 10th Congregation ceremony in Ho, graduating 1,097 students—967 undergraduate and 130 postgraduate—in health and allied science programmes. The ceremony centred on bridging Africa's reproductive health gap through health training institutions.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. UHAS seeks government support for expansion, new programmes

    The University of Health and Allied Sciences has appealed for increased government support to expand infrastructure, recruit more staff, and introduce new academic programmes, including MSc, MPhil and PhD offerings in Health Data Science, Chemical Biology, and other fields beginning in 2026 and 2027. The university, which began operations in 2012 with 154 students, currently runs 23 undergraduate and 25 postgraduate programmes and graduated 1,097 students at its 10th Congregation.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Holy Child College of Education marks 80 years

    Holy Child College of Education at Fijai in the Western Region climaxed its 80th anniversary celebration on Saturday with the theme "80 years of excellence: Empowerment and innovation in teacher education in the 21st century." The college's principal noted its enduring impact in teacher education, having produced generations of educators serving across Ghana and beyond.

    30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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