… Chairperson of the event and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, said Professor Kenu’s lecture had highlighted the fact that some of the world’s greatest public health threats are often invisible and can spread silently if systems are not p …
… The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, in a speech read on her behalf by the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Professor Alfred Edwin Yawson, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with MIASA and s …
… The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, in a speech read on her behalf by the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Professor Alfred Edwin Yawson, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with MIASA and s …
Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, has warned that the world risks missing out on Africa’s rich cultural representation without a clear and intentional inclusion of African languages in the global artificial intelligence revolution. …
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, has called for the intentional inclusion of African languages in artificial intelligence (AI) systems, warning that the continent risks being marginalised in the global AI revolution if its voices and …
… Speaking at the launch on May 28, 2026 at the West African Genetics Centre Auditorium on the University campus, Vice Chancellor Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo said the app addresses a long-standing gap in alumni engagement. …
… Ronald Mcallef, the High Commissioner of Malta to Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana and Ramon Musicat, the Director of the Malta International Training Centre. …
… University Leadership Highlights Urgency of Food Systems TransformationAt the launch, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, was represented by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Asante, who reaffirmed the University’s commitment to advancing policy-relevant r …
Professor Ernest Kenu, head of epidemiology at the University of Ghana, has called for stronger disease surveillance systems to detect and contain outbreaks before they escalate, noting that Ghana's surveillance approach during COVID-19 increased case detection by more than 400 per cent. He emphasized the need to shift from reactive to proactive public health responses, citing findings that about 80 per cent of Ghana's first confirmed COVID-19 cases were asymptomatic.
Professor Ernest Kenu, head of epidemiology at the University of Ghana, has called for stronger disease surveillance systems to detect and contain outbreaks before they escalate, noting that Ghana's surveillance approach during COVID-19 increased case detection by more than 400 per cent. He emphasized the need to shift from reactive to proactive public health responses, citing findings that about 80 per cent of Ghana's first confirmed COVID-19 cases were asymptomatic.
Professor Ernest Kenu, head of epidemiology at the University of Ghana, argues that infectious diseases spread in Ghana through contaminated water, poor sanitation, overcrowded spaces, and weak surveillance systems rather than weak border controls. He cited cholera as an example, noting Ghana has recorded more than 15 outbreaks since 1970, with poor sanitation continuing to fuel transmission.
At a University of Ghana conference marking the end of the Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa's six-year main funding phase, Prof. Thomas Kwasi Teiku called for African leaders to build strong governance ecosystems that promote institutional interdependence, equity, inclusion and foresight analysis, and establish institutions to address intergenerational gaps at multiple levels.
The Ghana Refugee Board has called for increased support from development partners, humanitarian organisations and philanthropists to sustain refugee welfare programmes, citing declining international funding and rising humanitarian needs. The appeal was made during World Refugee Day 2026 commemorations, with the GRB noting that globally more than 132 million people have been forcibly displaced, nearly 40 per cent of them children.
Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has warned that African languages risk being excluded from the global artificial intelligence revolution unless intentionally included in AI system design. She argues that without embedding African languages in AI training databases, systems will serve only part of the world despite Africa's over 2,000 living languages spoken by more than 1.4 billion people.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana has called for intentional inclusion of African languages in AI systems, warning that the continent risks marginalisation in the global AI revolution if its voices and knowledge systems remain underrepresented. She argued that Africa's linguistic diversity, encompassing more than 2,000 living languages spoken by over 1.4 billion people, should be viewed as a valuable resource, and that AI systems without African languages will serve only part of the world.
The University of Ghana has launched the UGA Network App to reconnect graduates and strengthen ties with its alumni community. The app allows alumni to register, verify status, search for other graduates by year or location, register for events, participate in mentorship programs, and support university initiatives.
The Ghana Insurance University College (GIUC) was inaugurated on May 15 after two decades as the Ghana Insurance Institute, and held its 19th graduation ceremony at which 234 students received diplomas and certificates and 27 awards were conferred.
Prof. Vincent Boima of the University of Ghana Medical School has called for a shift in chronic kidney disease treatment across Africa, proposing a "Genes–Mind–Community" model that combines genetics, mental health, and community-based healthcare. He warned that hypertension and diabetes are the leading causes of kidney disease in Ghana, and that many cases could be prevented through earlier intervention rather than relying solely on dialysis.
The University of Ghana has launched the Africa Regional Collaborative for Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH-ARC), a continental initiative co-led by institutions in Ghana, Ethiopia, and South Africa that connects African researchers and policymakers to a global network of more than 13,000 experts working to strengthen food systems and health outcomes.