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KNUST College of Health Sciences Pays Courtesy Visit to New KATH CEO, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo

KNUST College of Health Sciences Pays Courtesy Visit to New KATH CEO, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo

 

In a demonstration of academic and institutional solidarity, the leadership of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) College of Health Sciences has paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo.

 

Dean of School of Public Health Charges Students to Lead Africa’s Health Future through Research and Innovation

Prof Agyei bBaffour

The Dean of the School of Public Health at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Professor Peter Agyei-Baffour, has called on public health students to take up the mantle of leadership in shaping the future of health research, policy, and practice across Africa.

Lower Education, Higher Smoking Risk: KNUST Study's Stark Warning on World No Tobacco Day

Lower Education, Higher Smoking Risk: KNUST Study's Stark Warning on World No Tobacco Day

 

As the world marks World No Tobacco Day today, joint research from researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) reveals a concerning truth: Ghanaians with only secondary school education are a staggering 82.8% more likely to smoke, highlighting a critical link between lower educational attainment and tobacco use in the country.

KNUST-SPH Alumni Meet with Provost to Discuss Fundraising drive for School Development

KNUST-SPH Alumni Meet with Provost to Discuss Fundraising drive for School Development

 

On Wednesday, 20th May 2025, the leadership of the School of Public Health Alumni Association, KNUST, led by its newly elected president, Mr. Kwame Sarkodie Sarfo, paid a courtesy call on the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Professor Christian Agyare. The visit was to formally introduce the new alumni executives and to discuss plans in support of the School's ongoing development efforts.

KNUST School of Public Health Explores AI, Research Collaboration with Sweden's Mälardalen University

KNUST Public Health School Explores AI, Research Collaboration with Sweden's Mälardalen University

 The School of Public Health at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, recently hosted a delegation from Mälardalen University in Sweden to explore potential collaborations in health research and the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare.

Both institutions expressed keen interest in joint projects and collaborative training programs.

 

Researchers Urge School-Health Educators to Prioritise Attitude and Skill-Driven Hand Hygiene Programs

Researchers Urge School-Health Educators to Prioritise Attitude and Skill-Driven Hand Hygiene Programs

A new study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is calling for a shift in how schools promote handwashing among school children, urging education authorities to move beyond knowledge-based instruction and focus more on attitude and skill-enhancement strategies.

Prof. Ellis Owusu-Dabo Honoured for Biomedical Leadership at 2025 Millennium Excellence Awards

Prof. Ellis Owusu-Dabo Honoured for Biomedical Leadership at 2025 Millennium Excellence Awards

Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo, former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has been awarded the prestigious Leadership in Biomedical Excellence accolade at the 2025 Millennium Excellence Awards at the Manhyia Palace.

The Millennium Excellence Awards, convened every five years under the esteemed patronage of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, celebrate individuals who have made significant societal impacts across various sectors. 

KNUST Study Calls for Urgent Safety Measures in Ghana’s Timber Industry

KNUST Study Calls for Urgent Safety Measures in Ghana’s Timber Industry

A study by researchers from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has revealed a troubling reality: nearly 7 in 10 small-scale sawmill workers at Sokoban Wood Village in Kumasi suffered work-related injuries within a single year.

KNUST School of Public Health Honours Outgoing Dean and Staff

KNUST School of Public Health Honours Outgoing Dean and Staff

The School of Public Health at KNUST has honoured its outgoing Dean, Professor Samuel Kofi Tekyi Newton, and former Dean and past Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo, alongside other distinguished faculty and staff, in a heartfelt ceremony celebrating their leadership, service, and enduring impact on the School’s growth and legacy.

Ghanaian Health Workers Face High Risk of Low Back Pain, Study Finds

Ghanaian Health Workers Face High Risk of Low Back Pain, Study Finds

Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and health workers in Ghana are no exception.

A new study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Public Health, conducted in the Greater Accra Region, has revealed that an alarming 81.6% of health workers suffer from LBP. Several job-related factors contribute to this high prevalence and are influencing many to consider leaving their jobs.

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