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.

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.

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.

 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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Despite evidence showing that vision impairment can significantly hinder a child’s academic performance and long-term well-being, eye health remains largely overlooked in school health delivery.