Thirty primary health personnel from across the country have been selected for this year’s Community-based Health Entrepreneurship course., an initiative aimed at fostering health entrepreneurship and innovation.

Organized by Africa Health Collaborative, KNUST in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the program seeks to develop a mindset and culture that empower entrepreneurs to create meaningful innovations and employment opportunities in the health sector.

The workshop, facilitated by the Health Entrepreneurship Pillar of the Collaborative, is also supported by the University of Toronto.

Prof. Wilberforce Owusu-Ansah, Lead of the Health Entrepreneurship Pillar, emphasized the course’s primary goal:
“We are here with a single mindset, to offer you the opportunity to own your own business. We hope that after this course, you’ll be able to present your ideas and secure funding.”

He encouraged the participants to adopt a growth mindset, and urged them to apply their newfound knowledge to create a lasting impact in the health sector.

Lead facilitator Dr. Isaac Tweneboah Kodua challenged participants to leverage their learning to drive change within their respective health facilities, ultimately improving healthcare delivery.

“We want you to dive deep into the challenges facing the health sector and develop innovative solutions to address them. Create tangible changes that will make our health centers better,” he said.

The intensive 10-day practical training includes four modules, with a second cohort set to take place in May.

Project Manager Mrs. Eva Boakye underscored the importance of dedication, stating, “There is a lot you will gain as you progress through the course, and we expect nothing less than the best from you. Your full commitment is crucial to your success.”

Dr. Joseph Owusu, Lead of the Health Ecosystem Pillar further encouraged participants to embrace creativity and innovation, urging them to take proactive risks and become more autonomous in their roles.