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University of Health and Allied Sciences

"UHAS" redirects here. For the surname, see Uhas.

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) is a public university located at Ho in the Volta Region of Ghana. UHAS is one of the youngest public universities in Ghana. Its operation started in September 2012, when the first batch of 154 students were admitted.[2]

University of Health and Allied Sciences
MottoHealth for Development
TypePublic
Established2011; 13 years ago (2011) [1]
ChairmanJones Victor Mawulorm Dotse
Vice-ChancellorLydia Aziato
Location
Ho
,
Volta Region
,
Ghana
CampusHo and Hohoe
Websiteuhas.edu.gh

History

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The university was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 828),[3] which received presidential approval in December 2011. It, however, started admitting students in 2012. The university is devoted to teaching, research and service in the Health Sciences.[4][5][6]

The university was formed with an Interim University Council that governs the affairs of the school chaired by Prof. Kofi Anyidoho, MA(Bloomington), PhD(Austin). The Foundation Vice-Chancellor was Professor Fred Newton Binka, MBChB (Legon), MPH (Jerusalem), PhD (Basel) who served from March 2012 to July 2016. In August, 2017, a new council was inaugurated with Justice Jones Victor Mawulorm Dotse as the chairman. Other members of the council comprise Professor John Owusu Gyapong (Vice-Chancellor, UHAS) ; Professor Victor Gadzekpo (Member),Dr. Sylvia Ayeley Deganus (Member), Dr. Nana Owusu-Afari (Member),Mr. Richard K. Adjei (Member), Dr. Mark Amexo (Member), Dr. Emmanuel Newman( NCTE), Mr. Courage Meteku ( Representative of CHASS), Professor Harry Kwami Tagbor (Representative of Convocation-professorial), Ms. Yaa Amankwaa Opuni (Representative of Convocation-professorial), Mr. Kwesi Aseredum Hagan (Representative of FUSSAG), Mr. Joshua Gadasu, (Representative of TEWU), Dr. Francis Zotor (Representative of UTAG), Mr. Derrick Asare (Representative of SRC).[3]

 
UHAS building project

Campuses

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The university has two campuses:

  • Ho campus - main and central administrative campus
  • Hohoe campus where the School of Public Health is located[7][8]

Office of the Vice-Chancellor

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Professor Lydia Aziato[9] is the current Vice-Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences.[10] In a special meeting held on June 3, 2022, the Governing Council of the University of Health and Allied Sciences[11] approved the appointment of Prof. Aziato as the new Vice-Chancellor.[12] Effective August 1, 2022, Prof. Aziato assumes the prestigious position,[13] becoming the first woman and a nurse to hold the role of Vice-Chancellor in the history of the University.[14]

History of the Office

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Schools and institutes

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The university runs seven schools, one institute with four centres and a basic school.[18][8]

Schools

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Institutes

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  • Institute of Health Research
  • Institute of Traditional and Alternative Medicine (ITAM) [27]

Centers

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  • Center for Health Policy and Implementation Research (CHPIR)
  • Center for Malaria Research (CMR)
  • Center for Neglected Tropical Diseases Research (CNTDR)
  • Center for Non-communicable Diseases Research (CNCDR)[28]

Directorates

  • Academic Affairs [29]
  • Finance [30]
  • Human Resources [30]
  • Information Communication Technology [31]
  • Internal Audit [32]
  • International Programmes [33]
  • Library [34]
  • Public Affairs [35]
  • Quality Assurance
  • Works & Physical Development [36]

Research Ethics Committee

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The university has a Research Ethics Committee REC that is charged with oversight responsibilities of reviewing and approving all research planned to be conducted in the university's facilities and/or involve the staff or students of the university. The goal of the REC is to protect the rights and welfare of human participants in research studies.[28]

The REC is made of seven (7) Scientists/Academics and 8 Non-scientists; including A lawyer, Journalist, Religious Body Representing the larger Community, Sociologist, Educationist, Traditional leader, Public Health Expert and a Medical Doctor[28]

The officers of the REC include the chair, Vice Chair and the Administrator.[28]

CUT OFF POINTS

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

Bachelor of Nursing 09/10
Bachelor of Midwifery 09/10
Bachelor of Public Health Nursing   10/12

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Medical Degree (MB ChB) 08
Bachelor of Physician Assistantship    
 09
Bachelor of Dental Surgery 08

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

Doctor of Pharmacy 08

SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory 12
Bachelor of Dietetics 14
Bachelor of Physiotherapy               16
Bachelor of Diagnostic Imaging 14
Bachelor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences 16
Orthotics & prosthetics 17

SCHOOL OF BASIC AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 18

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Bachelor of Public Health (Disease Control) 17
Bachelor of Public Health (Health Information) 19
Bachelor of Public Health (Health Promotion) 19
Bachelor of Public Health (Nutrition) 17

SCHOOL OF SPORTS AND EXERCISE MEDICINE

Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Medical Sciences 21

Note:

  • Individual subject grades must be A1-C6 or A-D
  • Social Studies is a required Core Subject but it is not included in the calculation of aggregate.
  • Pure Science students can be admitted into any course

Ranks

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The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) was ranked second in Ghana and 36th in Africa in the World Scientist and University Rankings 2021 by AD Scientific Index, beating out KNUST, UCC, and GIMPA, among other universities.[37]

UHAS achieved the highest ranking among Ghanaian universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for the SDG-3 category, recognizing their outstanding efforts in promoting good health and well-being in the 2022.[38]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "General Information on UHAS".
  2. ^ "Ho university admits first batch of students". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  3. ^ a b "UHAS 2nd Council Inaugurated". University of Health and Allied Sciences. uhas.edu.gh. 23 July 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
  4. ^ "A Leading University in Connecticut | University of Bridgeport". www.bridgeport.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
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  6. ^ "Meet Professor Lydia Aziato: Leading nurse scholar in Ghana". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  7. ^ "Medical and health information | MedicalNewsToday". www.medicalnewstoday.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  8. ^ a b "SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES". uhas.edu.gh. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  9. ^ "Ghana News, News in Ghana, latest in ghana, Business in Ghana, Entertainment in Ghana, Top Stories in Ghana, Headlines in Ghana, Politics in Ghana, Elections in Ghana, Sports in Ghana, Tourism in Ghana, Health Lifestyle, Radio in Ghana, GhanaWeb, Celebrations and Advertising HomePage - Adomonline.com". www.adomonline.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  10. ^ "UHAS Gets First Female Vice Chancellor". DailyGuide Network. 2022-08-16. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  11. ^ "Academia.edu - Share research". www.academia.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  12. ^ Team, UHAS Web (2022-06-04). "UHAS Council approves Appointment of First Female VC Plus Two Female Leaders". University of Health and Allied Sciences. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  13. ^ "UHAS inducts Prof Lydia Aziato, Yaa Amankwaa Opuni as Vice-Chancellor and Registrar respectively". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  14. ^ "Prof. Lydia Aziato is the first nurse to attain the position of Vice Chancellor". GhanaWeb. 2022-06-05. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  15. ^ "UHAS Vice Chancellor encourages young women to embrace volunteerism for self-development - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  16. ^ @NanaKyei (2021-12-24). "University of Ghana promotes first Ghanaian to a full Professor in Nursing - Prof. Lydia Aziato". Ahotor 92.3FM. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  17. ^ "Ghana News Agency | Ghana's preferred news source: Accurate, Credible, Objective, Timely". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  18. ^ "[Check Photos] UHAS opens new basic school for children of staff". Hypercitigh.com. 2021-01-29. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  19. ^ "Welcome to UHAS - School of Basic and Biomedical Sciences". sbbs.uhas.edu.gh. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  20. ^ "Welcome to UHAS - School of Allied Health Sciences". sahs.uhas.edu.gh. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  21. ^ "Welcome to UHAS - School of Nursing & Midwifery". sonam.uhas.edu.gh. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  22. ^ "Welcome to UHAS - School of Public Health". sph.uhas.edu.gh. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  23. ^ "Welcome to UHAS - School of Pharmacy". sop.uhas.edu.gh. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  24. ^ Worlanyo, Adom. "Structure of the University". University of Health and Allied Sciences. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  25. ^ "Welcome to UHAS - School of Allied Health Sciences". ssem.uhas.edu.gh. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  26. ^ "Welcome to UHAS - UHAS Basic School". ubs.uhas.edu.gh. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  27. ^ "News Article". University of Health and Allied Sciences. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  28. ^ a b c d Dameh, George Owusu. "Research Ethics Committee". University of Health and Allied Sciences. Retrieved 2018-11-27.
  29. ^ "Academic Affairs".
  30. ^ a b "Human Resource Directorate - University of Health and Allied Sciences". www.uhas.edu.gh.
  31. ^ "Information Communication Technology". University of Health and Allied Sciences.
  32. ^ "Internal Audit".
  33. ^ "Office of International Programmes". University of Health and Allied Sciences.
  34. ^ "University of Health and Allied Sciences – Library".
  35. ^ "Public Affairs". University of Health and Allied Sciences.
  36. ^ "Works & Physical Development".
  37. ^ "Accept postings to where services are needed - Dr Kuma-Aboagye urges". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  38. ^ Team, UHAS Web (2023-06-19). "UHAS retains top SDG-3 rank among Ghanaian universities for THE 2023". University of Health and Allied Sciences. Retrieved 2023-07-05.

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