The School of Medical Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is targeting the establishment of more lecture halls for its growing population of medical students. 

Management of the school has observed a critical need of an ultramodern facility to accommodate more students and enhance the study and practice of medicine in Ghana.

The project is part of the school’s targeted initiatives for its anniversary celebration since its establishment five decades ago.

The KNUST School of Medical Sciences has since its establishment in 1975 produced over 4,000 medical doctors across the country. 

With a commitment to excellence and quality healthcare delivery in Ghana, the school is looking to upgrade its teaching and learning facilities to bridge the doctor-to-patient deficits. 

The building is expected to be constructed at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) which is the school’s center for practical medicine education.

Speaking at the pre-launch of the school’s 50th anniversary celebration, Dean of School of Medical Sciences, Prof. Akwasi Antwi Kusi highlighted plans to establish a modern facility for clinical students at the school.

“We are encouraging the alumni to contribute to this facility we plan to build. It will be at KATH,” he said.

The project forms part of the lined-up activities and targets of the school in celebrating its 50th anniversary since its inception.

As the medical space evolves, Provost of the College of Health at the KNUST, Professor Christian Agyare is admonishing the adoption of innovative approaches to adapt to the changing sector.

“The challenges of modern healthcare call for greater innovation, collaboration and resilience. The College of health sciences stands ready to support the School of Medical Sciences in meeting these challenges whether through interdisciplinary research, advance training or community engagement,” he said. 

The pre-anniversary launch saw the presentation of a traditional umbrella, king’s stool, and ceremonial sword to the school by the 1993 alumni group.

The items will be used in the swearing in of future deans of the KNUST School of Medical Sciences.