Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, and Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, have endorsed the bold vision of the Entrance University of Health Sciences (EUHS), describing it as a timely initiative to help address the country’s healthcare training needs.

Speaking at the official launch of the university in Accra, the Vice President commended the institution’s commitment to building a future-ready healthcare workforce capable of meeting Ghana’s growing demand for medical services.

“I commend you and also encourage you to ensure that there are an appreciable number of students clinically trained to meet the huge patient healthcare services demand,” Professor Opoku-Agyemang said.

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh also praised the establishment of EUHS, noting its potential to help close critical gaps in the healthcare system.

“The creation of schools, alongside the investment in clinical infrastructure, demonstrates foresight, commitment, and a strong sense of national responsibility,” the Minister stated.

“Despite the progress made, many communities still lack access to essential medical, nursing, and dental services due to human resource shortages.”

Regional Support and Visionary Leadership

EUHS, affiliated with the Tobinco Group, aims to become a hub for healthcare education and innovation in Ghana and the broader West African region. The university will offer degree programmes in medicine, nursing, dentistry, and pharmacy, alongside hands-on clinical training at the soon-to-be-operational Entrance Dental Hospital.

The launch event attracted 32 top officials from 13 African countries, including ministers, health leaders, and policymakers, signalling significant regional interest in Ghana’s healthcare education sector.

Nana Samuel Amo Tobbin, Chancellor of EUHS and Chairman of the Tobinco Group, described the initiative as more than just an academic enterprise.

“Entrance University of Health Sciences is more than a school; it is a movement to revolutionise healthcare in Africa by training highly skilled healthcare professionals who will drive innovation, compassionate care, and community development,” he said.

Strengthening Healthcare and Boosting Local Capacity

Nana Tobbin outlined the university’s core objectives as:

• Strengthening Africa’s healthcare workforce
• Advancing research to tackle the continent’s unique health challenges
• Promoting community-based healthcare outreach
• Creating jobs and supporting local pharmaceutical production

He also appealed to the government and development partners to offer scholarships and financial aid, especially for students from underserved communities.

World-Class Training Facilities

EUHS is equipped with advanced teaching and training infrastructure, including:

• Dental simulation labs with phantom heads and modern chairs
• Specialist laboratories for microbiology, histology, physiology, pharmacology, and dissection
• A cadaver lab, a computer lab, and a state-of-the-art medical simulation centre
• Interactive lecture halls and a fully equipped morgue for anatomy and pathology training

Aligning with Ghana’s Development Agenda

According to Nana Tobbin, the establishment of EUHS aligns directly with President John Mahama’s 24-hour economy and Big Push agenda, positioning Ghana as a regional hub for medical education, research, and healthcare investment.

“This inauguration serves as a platform for regional leaders, investors, and stakeholders to explore collaborations that will benefit Ghana and the broader African region,” he concluded.