The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has awarded a GH¢400 million contract for the procurement of modern medical equipment for the establishment of a new teaching hospital at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
This major government investment forms part of President John Mahama’s broader agenda to elevate Ghanaian universities into premier global institutions, while strengthening tertiary healthcare delivery systems across the country.
It also reflects the government’s commitment to transforming key public universities into centres of excellence that combine academic training, research and practical service delivery.
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.
Transformation
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.
Throwing more light on the project, the GETFund Administrator, Paul Adjei, said the facility would provide modern, hands-on training opportunities for medical students and health professionals.
“Additionally, it will support innovation and research in key medical fields and also improve access to quality, specialised healthcare services in the Ashanti Region and beyond,” he stated.
Asantehene’s pivotal role
Mr 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, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II actively championed the need for a dedicated teaching hospital, engaging key stakeholders and advocating 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.
Institutional leadership
Touching on the leadership role in driving the project, the GETFund Administrator also commended the Vice-Chancellor of the KNUST, Professor Rita Akosua Dickson, for playing a critical role in advancing the realisation of the teaching hospital project.
Stakeholders across the education and health sectors have welcomed the new KNUST Teaching Hospital initiative, describing it as a transformative intervention that would significantly enhance Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure and human resource capacity.
The project underscores President Mahama’s continued commitment to improving education and healthcare outcomes through targeted investments, while positioning institutions such as KNUST to deliver globally competitive training and services.
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