University of Health and Allied Sciences — public tertiary institution in Ho, Volta Region; establishing AI Centre of Excellence for healthcare research.
… The meeting also focused on plans to establish a satellite campus of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) at Battor, as well as infrastructure development in selected schools across the Volta Region. …
… Others are Sokode Gbogame, Abutia, Akrofu, parts of the UHAS Main Campus, Kpando Township, Sovie, Vakpo, Anfoega, Aveme, Ayoma, Tetema, Kute, Mate, Baglo, parts of Hohoe, Ho Polyclinic, Dave, Tritrinu, Ho Airport, Wumenu, Kpetoe, Jasikan, Bodada, Akpafu, Bowiri, Ayeremu, Adumadum …
… The team interacted with traders at the Ho Central Market, transport operators at lorry stations, health workers at the Ho Teaching Hospital, students and staff of the University of Health and Allied Sciences and Ho Technical University, as well as members of religious communitie …
Former Students’ Representative Council (SRC) President of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Abraham Norman Nortey, has announced his intention to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in t …
The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) have begun developing a national leadership and management training programme to strengthen the capacity of nurses and midwives serving in managerial positions across Ghana’s health system. …
Participants at the event The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to internationalisation, cultural diversity and inclusive education by celebrating its 4th International Day with a call for stronger global partnerships and intercultural …
… ative funded by the Degrees Initiative and implemented by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s Science and Technology Policy Research Institute (CSIR-STEPRI), in collaboration with the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the University of Health and Allied Sciences …
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) is on course to house one of the largest laboratory complexes in West Africa upon the completion of an ongoing laboratory block, describing the project as a major boost to medical …
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) is on course to house one of the largest laboratory complexes in West Africa upon the completion of an ongoing laboratory block, describing the project as a major boost to medical …
GRIDCo will construct a power substation at Adaklu in the Volta Region to improve electricity supply in Ho Municipality by decoupling it from the Asiekpe grid. The Volta Regional Minister said rapid urbanisation and growing industrial demand had strained existing infrastructure and caused power rationing, and the new facility would provide an independent, reliable power source for the region.
GRIDCo will construct a power substation at Adaklu in the Volta Region to improve electricity supply in Ho Municipality by decoupling it from the Asiekpe grid. The Volta Regional Minister said rapid urbanisation and growing industrial demand had strained existing infrastructure and caused power rationing, and the new facility would provide an independent, reliable power source for the region.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has appealed to striking university administrators to suspend their industrial action and give the government one month to resolve outstanding payment issues, particularly a one-time research allowance owed to non-teaching senior staff of public universities.
The Ghana Association of University Administrators says its nationwide strike remains in force after meeting with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, and will consult members within 48 hours before deciding whether to suspend action. The unions raised concerns over salary adjustments, market premium disparities, job evaluation, conditions of service, outstanding allowances, retirement arrangements, and staff placement.
The University of Health and Allied Sciences has suspended its End-of-Second-Semester Examinations for the 2025/2026 academic year to address outstanding administrative and logistical matters. A revised examination schedule is expected by August 17, 2026.
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.
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.
Inconsistent power supply and unstable internet connectivity are major barriers to deploying AI in rural healthcare facilities, according to Professor Jerry John Kponyo of KNUST's Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab. Additional challenges include algorithmic bias from foreign training data, cultural resistance, and data fragmentation.
The Volta Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education has called on student leaders from two universities to demonstrate patriotism and take a firm stand against corruption, emphasizing that tackling corruption must begin at school level so students carry those principles into professional life.
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.
Telecel Ghana has commissioned a dedicated 4G cell site at the University of Health and Allied Sciences to expand network capacity and improve connectivity across the campus and neighbouring areas, ahead of the arrival of more than 2,000 incoming first-year students.
Ghana's Education Minister has reaffirmed government commitment to transforming Ohawu Agricultural College in the Volta Region into a university, beginning with infrastructure and resource provision followed by legislative framework. The meeting also discussed plans to establish a UHAS satellite campus at Battor and infrastructure development in selected schools across the region.
The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced a temporary load management exercise in Volta and Oti Regions following a technical fault on a transformer at GRIDCo's Asiekpe Bulk Supply Point, with two phases of outages scheduled for August 2–4 affecting multiple communities.
A JoyNews pre-forum survey in the Volta Region found widespread awareness and concern among voters about vote buying and illicit political financing in Ghana's electoral process, with some respondents reporting direct experience of the practice. The Democracy Is Not For Sale Forum, scheduled for Ho on July 31, aims to bring citizens and stakeholders together to discuss illicit political financing and protect Ghana's democratic process.
Abraham Norman Nortey, a former SRC President at both the University of Health and Allied Sciences (2019) and University of Cape Coast (2024/2025), has announced his candidacy for the NDC parliamentary primaries in the Domeabra-Obom Constituency ahead of the 2028 general elections. Nortey was the first medical student to lead UCC's SRC and is among few student leaders in Ghana to have served as SRC President at two public universities.
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.
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.
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.
A one-day workshop in Accra presented findings from the AskGOVSRM-Ghana Project, a two-year research initiative examining Solar Radiation Modification as a climate tool, with experts and officials emphasizing the need for caution, strong governance, and ethical responsibility in its development.
President Mahama has announced that the University of Health and Allied Sciences is set to house one of West Africa's largest laboratory complexes upon completion of an ongoing laboratory block project, which is now more than 70 percent complete and will boost medical education, research, and vaccine development in Ghana.
President Mahama announced that UHAS is on course to house one of the largest laboratory complexes in West Africa upon completion of an ongoing laboratory block project that is now more than 70 percent complete. The facility is expected to boost medical education, research, and vaccine development in Ghana and strengthen the university's international standing.
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a newly completed laboratory complex at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, describing it as a strategic investment that will strengthen Ghana's scientific research ecosystem and advance vaccine development, disease surveillance, and health innovation capabilities.
President Mahama has opened a newly completed laboratory complex at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, which he says will strengthen Ghana's scientific research ecosystem and advance vaccine development, disease surveillance, and health innovation.
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.
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.
President John Dramani Mahama began a two-day visit to the Volta Region, cutting the sod for the construction of 18 24-hour Economy Model Markets across all districts in the region. The visit also includes inspections of education institutions, roads, police headquarters, and engagement with chiefs and residents at a town hall meeting.
James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, commended journalists at a breakfast meeting with the Ghana Journalists Association chapter, reaffirming the government's view of the media as a strategic development partner and pledging to strengthen collaboration with the press.
Members of the Ghana Journalists Association in the Eastern Region participated in a two-day training workshop in Koforidua to strengthen media reporting on green innovation and sustainable development, organised by the University of Environment and Sustainable Development in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
The Electricity Company of Ghana has scheduled maintenance exercises on Wednesday, July 8, across the Ashanti, Accra West, Volta, and Central regions, with outages affecting numerous communities in Ashanti running from 9:00 am to between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm, while Accra East engineers work to resolve a faulty transformer.
The Narcotics Control Commission and UHAS Basic School called for sustained investment in youth empowerment, education and community engagement as tools against drug abuse and trafficking, during the school's third World Drug Day celebration in Ho.
The University Teachers Association of Ghana has issued an ultimatum to government, warning of possible industrial action if seven outstanding conditions of service for academic staff—including salary adjustments, OTSA payments, promotion arrears, and research allowances—are not resolved by June 30, 2026.