University Of Health And Allied Sciences UHAS
AN ACT to provide for the establishment of the University of Health and Allied Sciences to be a pre-eminent research and practically orientated health educational institution dedicated to community service and to provide for related matters. Click to download the full ACT
The late President J.E.A Mills inaugurated a seven-member Interim Council on February 7, 2012 under Section 40 (Transitional Provisions) of the University of Health and Allied Sciences Act, 2011, Act 828 to oversee the running of the University for “a period not exceeding two years”. He also mandated the interim council to ensure that the university admitted its pioneer students by September 2012.
Prior to the establishment of the Interim Council, preparatory work for the University was handled by an Implementation Committee chaired by Dr. Christina Amoako-Nuama, an advisor to the President in charge of Policy Co-ordination in the Office of the President. The Implementation Committee was set up to initiate action on the Final Report submitted to Government by the Planning Committee (Chaired by Prof. Samuel K. Sefa-Dedeh) on the Establishment of Two Public Universities: The University of Health and Allied Sciences and the University of Energy and Natural Resources, respectively.
The Interim Council appointed Professor Fred Newton Binka, Dean of the School of Public Health, University of Ghana, as foundation Vice-Chancellor.
Aims Of University of Health And Allied Sciences
- To provide higher education in the Health Sciences through teaching and research for persons suitably qualified and capable of benefitting from such education;
- To disseminate knowledge and the results of research and their applications to the needs and aspirations of the people of Ghana;
- To provide clinical and other skills services to contribute positively to improving the health status and overall quality of life, and foster partnerships with outside persons and bodies.
Vision Of University of Health And Allied Sciences
A pre-eminent research and practically oriented health educational institution dedicated to community service.
Mission Of University of Health And Allied Sciences
To provide quality educational opportunities to students and healthcare professionals, advance knowledge through scholarship and research and provide patient care and services that improve health and quality of life.
In setting up this institution, it is the intent to provide an avenue to train different health professionals needed to attend to the health needs of the citizens.
UHAS will fulfil its mission by achieving the following strategic goals:
- Institute curricula and pedagogy that are practical and relevant to our national health needs and aspirations;
- Provide solutions to community and environmental health problems through research and outreach programmes;
- Foster professional and personal competence, growth and success of staff and students;
- Promote partnerships with health institutions, nationally and internationally, in the public as well as in the private sector, to improve community health.