The Ghana Health Service, the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, and C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at transforming medical education and healthcare delivery in the country.
This strategic partnership is set to introduce a decentralised model of medical training, starting with a pilot programme to train doctors at the Upper East Regional Hospital. The initiative also seeks to expand the number of medical schools across the country and establish clear, structured career progression pathways for healthcare professionals.
Ag. Director-General of the Service, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, described the initiative as a bold and long-overdue step that will bring lasting change to Ghana’s health sector. He highlighted the MoU as a vital arrangement to enhance career progression, particularly for medical officers, and envisioned the eventual opening of more medical schools nationwide. Prof. Kaba also used the occasion to call on striking nurses to return to work and resume negotiations, and emphasized the need for collective commitment to building a stronger health system.
The MoU, by leveraging the expertise, infrastructure, and nationwide reach of the Ghana Health Service, is expected to close the long-standing gap between academic training and clinical practice. It will also enhance the training and retention of medical specialists, strengthen clinical progression for medical officers, and grow Ghana’s specialist workforce.
Leaders of the three institutions, Ag. Director-General of the Service, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea; Rector of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, Prof. Richard Adanu; and Vice-Chancellor of C.K. Tedam University, Prof. Albert Luguterah, expressed confidence that this partnership will not only boost local capacity but also position Ghana as a future hub for the export of world-class medical professionals.
Also in attendance was Dr. Divine Banyubala – Registrar/Head of Administration, Medical and Dental Council.
– Source: Ghana Health Service
