With hearts full of pride and eyes set on the future, 2,483 graduates of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) took their final walk across the ceremonial stage, not just as students, but as newly minted warriors of health, poised to heal, serve, and transform a world that desperately needs them.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lydia Aziato, challenged the graduating class to become torchbearers of innovation, compassion, and collaboration in a healthcare landscape she described as “dynamic, demanding, and in dire need of leaders.”
“Ghana—and the world at large—needs you now more than ever,” Prof. Aziato declared. “Let your light shine. Be hardworking. Be visionary. Be bold. And above all, never stop learning.”
From nurses and doctors to public health professionals, pharmacists, and biomedical scientists, the graduates came from seven distinct schools, each representing a vital pillar of Ghana’s healthcare system:
Fred N. Binka School of Public Health – 939
School of Nursing and Midwifery – 813
School of Allied Health Sciences – 339
School of Medicine – 121
School of Basic and Biomedical Sciences – 95
School of Pharmacy – 39
School of Sports and Exercise Medical Sciences – 13
This year’s graduating class includes 2,359 undergraduate and 124 postgraduate students, many of whom have already begun making their mark in hospitals, rural clinics, and research centres across the country.
One such graduate is Dr. Edward Kwame Agyekum, a surgeon at the Ho Teaching Hospital, who also earned a Master of Public Health (General).
His story drew admiration as he shared how he juggled demanding surgeries by day with late-night lectures and research.
“It wasn’t easy, but I knew this additional knowledge would help me impact not just individual patients, but entire communities,” Dr. Agyekum said.
Another standout was Setordzi Antoinette, who graduated with a Bachelor of Midwifery. Her radiant smile told a story of determination and sacrifice. “This is a victory for every girl from a small town who dares to dream big,” she said with tears of joy.
Prof. Aziato emphasized that lifelong learning and teamwork are not optional but essential for success in health and allied sciences.
“Collaboration drives excellence,” she said. “Work seamlessly with colleagues across disciplines. The best outcomes in healthcare come not from individual heroes, but from united teams.”
The ceremony was a powerful reminder of UHAS’s growing role in shaping the future of health care in Ghana and beyond. As the graduates tossed their caps into the air, the message was clear: they are ready—to serve, to lead, and to make a difference.
And as the sun set over the university’s main campus in Ho, a new dawn broke for the 2,483 graduates—each carrying not just a certificate, but a mission to heal, uplift, and lead with knowledge, skill, and heart.
Source: Ivy Priscilla Setordjie