Paul Adjei
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has secured a GH¢400 million contract from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) for the procurement of state-of-the-art medical equipment for the establishment of a new teaching hospital.
This investment forms part of President Mahama’s broader agenda to elevate Ghanaian universities into global institutions while strengthening tertiary healthcare delivery systems across the country.
The establishment of the KNUST Teaching Hospital is expected to significantly enhance the university’s capacity to train medical professionals while delivering specialised healthcare services to meet growing national demand.
When completed and fully equipped, the KNUST Teaching Hospital will serve as a critical hub for clinical training, advanced medical research, and specialised healthcare services.
The facility will provide modern, hands-on training opportunities for medical students and health professionals, support innovation and research in key medical fields, and improve access to quality and specialised healthcare services in the Ashanti Region and beyond.
The GETFund Administrator, Paul Adjei, commended the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for playing a decisive and sustained role in advancing the establishment of the KNUST Teaching Hospital.
“As Chancellor of KNUST, he actively championed the need for a dedicated teaching hospital, engaging key stakeholders and advocating for investment to support medical training and healthcare delivery. His consistent push for the project and commitment to advancing healthcare infrastructure in Ghana significantly contributed to its realisation,” he said.
Mr. Adjei also commended the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Professor Rita Akosua Dickson, for playing a critical role in advancing the realisation of the teaching hospital project.
A Daily Guide Report