President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a Transitional Management Committee to oversee the full integration of the University of Ghana Medical School into the wider structure of the University of Ghana—a move he described as pivotal to the future of healthcare delivery in the country.
The ceremony, held earlier today at the Jubilee House in Accra, marked what the President called a transformative moment in Ghana’s medical and educational landscape.
Far from a routine administrative decision, President Mahama portrayed the integration as a bold leap toward systemic reform.
“This is not just an integration exercise—it is a mission to build the future of healthcare in Ghana,” he declared.
Framing the transition as a cornerstone of national progress, he called on all stakeholders—administrators, faculty, students, and health professionals—to view the process as an act of nation-building.
“I urge all stakeholders to see this as a nation-building assignment, not a routine bureaucratic task,” President Mahama said.
He also announced an ambitious plan to establish the “University of Ghana Medical Village”—a visionary complex that will house cutting-edge medical training facilities, foster international partnerships in global health, and serve as a regional hub for advanced healthcare and referrals.
According to the President, the newly formed committee will be crucial in aligning governance structures, ensuring seamless coordination, and laying the groundwork for this long-term vision.
He assured members of the Transitional Management Committee of full governmental support and pledged backing from both the University of Ghana and the Ghanaian public.
In urging transparency and cooperation, President Mahama expressed confidence that the integration would not only unify the University’s academic structures but also reposition Ghana as a regional leader in medical education and healthcare service delivery.
The University of Ghana Medical Village, once realised, is expected to become a flagship initiative, reshaping how future generations of healthcare professionals are trained and how quality care is delivered across the West African sub-region.
