BY: Daniel Orlando | Volta Online
The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has achieved a historic feat by conferring its first two PhD degrees on Dr. Atubiga Alobit Baba and Dr. Vivian Della Atuwo-Ampoh from the Fred N. Binka School of Public Health and the School of Allied Health Sciences respectively.
This momentous occasion took place during the 9th Congregation ceremony on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at its permanent campus at Sokode-Lokoe near Ho.
UHAS, a premier university dedicated to training health professionals in Ghana, also graduated its first cohorts of the Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Medicine Sciences and the Bachelor of Orthotics and Prosthetics programme. Notably, the Bachelor of Orthotics and Prosthetics programme is the first of its kind in the West African sub-region.
A total of 1,519 students took part in the congregation, graduating from various schools, including the Graduate School, School of Allied Health Sciences, and the Fred Binka School of Public Health.
Justice (rtd) Jones Mawulorm Dotse, Chairman of the UHAS Council, commended the graduates, faculty, and staff for their hard work and dedication. He emphasized UHAS’ vital role in shaping the future of healthcare professionals in Ghana, highlighting the university’s commitment to producing graduates who are academically competent and adaptable to the evolving demands of the healthcare sector.
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Lydia Aziato, highlighted the steady progress being made by the University, while calling for further stakeholder support to advance the delivery of the University’s mandate.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Trust Hospital, Dr. Juliana Ove Ameh, urged the graduates to prioritize quality healthcare as a cornerstone for national development and sustainability. She underscored the critical role healthcare professionals play in transforming Ghana’s healthcare system and contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Source:www.voltaonlinegh.com
