Access to training programs in Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing, along with a Dental Hospital has been simplified with the inauguration of the Entrance University of Health Sciences (EUHS).

Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Her Excellency Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang inaugurated the school located at Spintex-Accra on Friday, July 11.

EUHS has been established to address the challenge of the low doctor-to-patient ratio and improve access to adequate healthcare professionals across the country.

Speaking at the inauguration, the Vice President lauded the initiative, noting its significant contribution to Ghana’s healthcare training capacity.

According to Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the establishment of EUHS will go a long way to train more experts to fill the gap in the country’s doctor- and dentist-to-population ratio.

H. E. Prof. Jane Naana acknowledged the need to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare delivery system by expanding training opportunities for health professionals.

“Ghana is not yet in the ideal position regarding the WHO-recommended doctor-and-dentist-to-population ratio. These new facilities will enhance clinical training, expand access to dental care, and strengthen healthcare delivery.”

She also charged the new entrants of the school to adopt a spirit of servitude and humility as they begin their journey in the respective “noble professions.”

“You are entering a noble profession at a time of great national need. Let your learning be marked by humility, compassion, and a constant desire to serve. I hope the relationship between students and surrounding communities will be mutually enriching,” she said.

Speaking at the event, Minister for Health Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh lauded the initiative as a strategic and commendable step toward solving one of Ghana’s most pressing health sector challenges.

Highlighting gaps in medical, nursing, and dental services across the country, the minister reemphasized the urgency of expanding Ghana’s health workforce.

He praised the visionary leadership of the university’s founder and chancellor, Nana Samuel Amo Tobbin, describing his efforts as a “bold and patriotic investment in Ghana’s future”.

“This initiative demonstrates foresight, commitment, and a strong sense of national responsibility,” the minister said.

In his address, Nana Samuel Amo Tobbin emphasized the university’s mission to raise a new generation of healthcare professionals with academic excellence and moral integrity.

The chancellor also stressed the importance of innovation and discipline in training the next wave of healthcare workers, pledging continued investment in infrastructure and academic quality.

“Many Ghanaian students face difficulties after studying abroad due to language and cultural barriers. I established this university to provide a world-class, locally grounded education that prepares our youth for global relevance.”

He absolved them from blame while citing the disparity in environment. “This challenge is not the fault of our young people. It stems from the differences in the environments and systems they’re exposed to,” he said.

Nana Tobbin also took the opportunity to make a direct appeal to the Vice President to consider some of their students for government scholarships and support them in terms of resource supply and management.

“We urge government support through national scholarship schemes. Strengthening institutions like Entrance University will help retain valuable resources within Ghana and empower local communities directly,” he mentioned.