University of Health and Allied Sciences

UHAS Sokode Hall Celebrates Maiden Joint Hall Week and Homecoming

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Sokode Hall and its three annexes—SBBS Hostel, Edna Hostel and Berock Hostel—have successfully held their first-ever Joint Hall Week and Homecoming Celebration, marking a significant milestone in the Hall’s history.

The week-long event, held from Wednesday, July 15 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, was themed “NEXA – A New Experience (Homecoming Edition)” and brought together students, alumni and other stakeholders to strengthen unity, leadership, wellness and community engagement across the Hall community.

Launching the celebration, Sokode Hall President, Mr. Mensah Isaac Newton, explained that the concept “NEXA” was inspired by the Latin word ‘nexus’, meaning connection or unity. He described the occasion as historic, noting that it was the first time Sokode Hall and all three annexes had come together to celebrate as one community. He encouraged residents to uphold discipline, mutual respect and the values of the Hall.

The launch ceremony was chaired by the Dean of Students, Professor Judith A. Torgbor, who urged students to build positive networks by surrounding themselves with trustworthy friends. She also cautioned students against accommodation fraud, revealing that some students had fallen victim to scammers posing as landlords. To address the issue, she announced plans by the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) to establish a verified database of landlords through a Google Form system.

Professor Torgbor further advised students to prioritise their safety, particularly during examination periods when campus activity is often reduced. She encouraged students to avoid walking alone, remain vigilant while travelling and move in the company of friends whenever possible. While acknowledging ongoing efforts by the University to enhance security, she stressed the importance of personal responsibility in ensuring safety.

The formal unveiling of the NEXA concept was undertaken by the Hall Master, Dr. David Adedia, during the launch programme. Activities that marked the celebration include health screening and market day, aerobics sessions, sporting competitions and a thanksgiving service, all aimed at promoting the physical, social and spiritual well-being of students.

The maiden Joint Hall Week and Homecoming Celebration concluded with a renewed commitment to fostering stronger bonds among residents of Sokode Hall and its annexes, while creating lasting memories through the shared NEXA experience.

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UHAS Leads Advocacy for Mandatory Front-of-Pack Warning Labels in Ghana

The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics of School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), in partnership with SEND Ghana, has spearheaded a public advocacy campaign calling for the introduction of mandatory Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FoPWL) on food products in Ghana.

The campaign, held from July 13 to 15, 2026, in the Ho Municipality, formed part of activities marking UHAS Diet Week 2026 and aimed to raise awareness about the role of warning labels in addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes and hypertension. The initiative sought to help consumers make informed food choices by easily identifying products high in salt, sugar and saturated fats.

Activities of the 3-day programme began with a seminar at the UHAS Prof. Kofi Anyidoho Auditorium under the theme, “Empowering the Next Generation as Nutrition Change Leaders in Policy and Community Action Towards Improved Food Security and Sustainable Diets in Ghana.” The event brought together students, faculty and development partners to discuss the scientific basis and public health importance of FoPWL, while equipping students with practical advocacy skills.

The campaign adopted a multi-pronged approach that combined community engagement, media outreach and institutional collaboration. On July 15, students took part in a live sensitization programme on Volta Starr Radio, where they explained the importance of food warning labels in both English and Ewe languages, reaching a wider audience across the region.

Following the radio engagement, students extended the campaign to the UHAS student community through classroom interactions, before moving into the Ho Township. The outreach covered major streets, traffic intersections and the Ho Market, where students distributed flyers featuring sample warning labels and engaged traders, commuters and residents in one-on-one discussions on the benefits of FoPWL.

Organizers say the campaign reflects UHAS’ commitment to promoting evidence-based nutrition policies and empowering communities with the knowledge needed to make healthier dietary choices, while contributing to national efforts to improve public health outcomes.

UHAS Honours Five Retired Staff for Dedicated Service

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has honoured five staff members who retired during the 2025/2026 academic year at a colourful send-off ceremony held on Friday, July 17, 2026. The event was organised under the theme, “Building UHAS through People: The Foundation for the Future.”

The ceremony brought together University Management, faculty, staff, retirees, family members of the retirees and invited guests to celebrate the significant contributions of the retirees, whose years of dedicated service have helped shape the growth and development of UHAS.

The Acting Registrar and Director of Academic Affairs, Dr. Cedric B. Dorkenoo, in his welcome address, expressed the University’s gratitude to the retirees for their hard work, commitment and selfless service. He noted that their efforts had contributed immensely to the progress of UHAS and laid a strong foundation for future generations.

The Pro-Vice Chancellor of UHAS and Chairman of the event, Professor Frank Edwin, also commended the retirees for their unwavering commitment to the University. He described the occasion as an important opportunity to recognise individuals whose dedication had helped build and strengthen the institution.

Delivering the keynote address, former Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Harry Tagbor (Togbui Tagbor III) described the ceremony as a celebration of lives devoted to developing a young but rapidly growing university. He emphasised that universities are built not merely by infrastructure, but by the people whose daily sacrifices sustain them.

Professor Tagbor paid tribute to the retirees, describing them as among the architects of UHAS who served during its formative years when the institution’s future depended largely on the dedication of its workforce. He encouraged the retirees to view retirement not as the end of a productive life but as the beginning of a new chapter marked by purpose, family, community service and mentorship.

“Retirement is not a switch that turns life off. It is a graduation into another season of meaningful living,” he said.

He also called for stronger retirement and welfare systems, including timely payment of benefits, pre-retirement counselling, financial literacy education, health support and opportunities for retirees to continue contributing through mentorship and consultancy.

The ceremony featured the presentation of citations, plaques and gifts to the retirees in recognition of their distinguished service. Family members, colleagues and well-wishers joined in celebrating the honourees for their professionalism, commitment and lasting contributions to the University.

The event concluded with renewed appreciation for the retirees’ legacy and a reaffirmation of UHAS’ commitment to investing in its people as the cornerstone of institutional excellence and future growth.

At UHAS, diversity is the heartbeat of our community. Every language spoken, every tradition shared and every global connection made enriches the way we learn, lead and serve.

Join us for UHAS International Day 2026 as we celebrate the beauty of cultural diversity and explore how internationalisation is transforming higher education into a bridge that connects people, ideas and innovation across borders.

Kindly find attached the flyer for more details.

UHAS-FNBSPH Trains Hohoe Food Vendors on Safe Cooking Oil Use

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has organised a food safety training programme for commercial food vendors in Hohoe as part of activities marking World Food Safety Day 2026.

The training, held on July 2 at the Hohoe Municipal Assembly Conference Hall, was led by the Family and Community Health Department of the UHAS Fred N. Binka School of Public Health. It brought together food vendors, public health professionals, researchers, students, Environmental Health Officers, representatives of the Ghana Standards Authority, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) officials and other municipal stakeholders.

The programme focused on improving vendors’ knowledge and practices in the safe selection, use, reuse, storage and disposal of cooking oils. Participants received practical training on proper frying temperatures, recognizing signs of oil deterioration, preventing contamination and maintaining food hygiene standards.

A key feature of the event was a demonstration using spent cooking oil samples collected from participating vendors. Facilitators showed that the colour of cooking oil alone is not a reliable measure of its safety, emphasizing that repeated reuse of oil can compromise quality and pose health risks to consumers.

Dr. Faith Agbozo, Head of Department for Family and Community Health welcomed participants and encouraged them to engage actively in the training sessions. Professor Francis Zotor also urged closer collaboration between food vendors and UHAS-FNBSPH to strengthen food safety practices and improve community health outcomes.

The Hohoe Municipal Director of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Mr. Emmanuel Bansah, educated participants on the importance of maintaining active NHIS membership. Vendors also benefited from free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) renewal support during the programme.

The training was supported by Wilmar Africa Limited and implemented in collaboration with the Hohoe Municipal Health Directorate, Hohoe Municipal Assembly, Environmental Health Division, Ghana Standards Authority, Ho School of Hygiene and other partners.

To sustain the gains from the initiative, stakeholders began discussions on establishing a Hohoe Food Vendors Association to promote continuous education, peer learning and engagement with regulatory bodies.

Organisers said the programme reflects UHAS’ commitment to community engagement, applied research and practical public health interventions aimed at protecting consumers and promoting safer food environments.

Congratulations to Dr. Gabriel Opoku Adusei – Appointed Associate Professor and Dr. Hilda Amekyeh – Promoted to Associate Professor.

These well-deserved achievements reflect years of dedication to teaching, research, mentorship and service to humanity.

Their accomplishments continue to strengthen UHAS' commitment to producing world-class scholars and advancing health education and research.

Congratulations once again!🎉

Congratulations to the newly appointed Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences, Professor Seth Kwadjo Angmorterh and the Director of Human Resource, Mrs. Georgia Marfo Coffie.

We wish them well as they take on these new roles in advancing our mandate of “Health for Development.”

4th UHAS Research Conference 2026 – Call for Abstract !!
📢 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The University of Health and Allied Sciences invites researchers, academics, students and health professionals to submit abstracts for the 4th UHAS Research Conference 2026 Edition.

Theme:Innovating for Resilient Healthcare Delivery in a Changing Global Health Ecosystem

Key Dates:
- Submissions Open: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026

Submit your abstract and be part of shaping the future of health care.

🔗 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit: uhasrc.uhas.edu.gh