Author: Vincent Amedzake

A comprehensive training workshop geared towards strengthening health systems for disease elimination and eradication in Africa has commenced at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) in Ghana. This training brings together 31 health professionals from nine countries as part of collaborative efforts to combat infectious diseases in Africa and beyond. The training, a joint initiative by the Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE), The Carter Center, and the NMIMR, focuses on equipping participants with advanced strategies and tools for disease elimination. At the opening ceremony, Prof. Collins Ahorlu, Head of the Epidemiology Department at Noguchi and the lead…

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, has emphasised the importance of data-driven decision-making for development and employment in Africa at the launch of the Africa Youth Employment Clock. Her comments come amidst rising youth unemployment rates across the African region and ongoing efforts by governments, development partners and institutions to find solutions, noting that data is essential in this process. The innovative tool, developed through a partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and the World Data Lab, is designed to advance understanding and advocacy in creating employment opportunities for young people. It primarily functions as…

This new lab championed by the University of Ghana’s Department of Chemistry, in collaboration with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), is part of the “Supporting a Drug Discovery Hub in Ghana” research project and is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, the lab is expected to boost the efforts of researchers to develop new drugs and build the capacity of young researchers. This facility becomes one of the first of its kind in Ghana and Sub-Saharan Africa, heralding a new era for scientific research in the region. The commissioning ceremony,…

The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research at the University of Ghana has significantly enhanced its biomedical waste management capabilities with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art incinerator funded by the government of Japan. With the capacity to treat 250kg of medical waste per hour and 3,200kg per day, this new facility addresses critical waste management challenges and ensures safer disposal practices at Ghana’s foremost medical research Institute. The incinerator was provided under Japan’s Grant Assistant Human Security Projects (GGHSP) scheme. It is equipped with advanced features that operate at high temperatures to ensure the complete combustion of biomedical waste with…

Mr. Selorm Betepe, Founder and CEO of Seloart Group, has called for urgent modernization of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana. Following his recent viewing of a documentary on GTV, Mr. Betepe expressed concerns about the current state of TVET, labeling the ongoing retooling efforts as outdated and ineffective. In a post on his Facebook page, Mr. Betepe critiqued the continued use of traditional tools in technical schools, emphasizing that students should be trained with modern power tools and technology-driven equipment to better prepare them for the industry. “Students doing woodwork shouldn’t be cutting wood with hand…

The University of Ghana, through the International Programmes Office (IPO), has marked the 2024 International Week with a number of activities that brought together international partners, international students, and the general UG community. The highlight of the celebration was an International Symposium held during which UG, its international partners, and sister universities converged at the Cedi Conference Centre on the main UG campus to deliberate on the theme, “Rethinking Internalisation in Africa: The Equity Question.” In his welcome address, Dean of International Programmes, Prof. Eric Osei-Assibey, extended a warm appreciation to all present, noting, “The International Symposium sets the stage…

The Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) is living up to its mandate of enhancing the transfer of knowledge, technology and innovation from University research to meet the needs of industry. At the 7th Industry-Academia Interaction Series and Exhibition researchers and representatives from industry deliberated on the theme, ‘Sustainable Energy Transitions and Climate Change; The Role of Partnerships.’ It provided an opportunity to hold discussions on how industry and academia can engage on relevant issues and common interests in sustainable energy and climate change, through partnerships. In stating the purpose of gathering, Prof. David Dodoo-Arhin, Director of IAST, noted…

Budding student entrepreneurs at the University of Ghana have been given another promising opportunity to develop their ventures while receiving resources and guidance to transform their ideas into viable solutions to address community, national and global challenges. Following the successful renewal of UG’s partnership with Imperial College London, renowned for its entrepreneurial development initiatives and funding support, a fresh phase of the startup support programme, the Student Venture Support Programme (SVSP) has been launched. The programme is being undertaken in collaboration with Impact Hub Accra. The launch provided a platform for the unveiling of the twenty-three teams that were shortlisted…

Growing up in Ghana is a mix of excitement and challenges. As a young person, you feel the pressure to succeed and make your family proud. Everyone has high expectations of you – to do well in school, get a good job, and support the family. But finding your way and staying motivated is not always easy. In Ghana, there is a clear path many expect you to follow: excel in school, get a degree, find a respectable job, and eventually take care of your family. These expectations can be overwhelming. You see friends and classmates achieving their goals, and…

In fields of green and skies of blue, Nature’s symphony plays for me and you. Birds in chorus, trees in sway, A harmonious rhythm throughout the day. Rivers flow, a gentle melody, Mountains stand tall, in grand majesty. Nature’s canvas, a masterpiece so rare, A symphony of life, beyond compare.