President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to convert the Kintampo College of Health into the University of Health, Agriculture and Life Sciences. The proposed university will focus on health sciences, including medical allied health and public health, with the goal of training healthcare professionals and conducting research in these areas.
Addressing residents in Kintampo as part of his thank-you tour of the Bono East Region, Mahama revealed that the university will be dedicated to improving healthcare delivery in the country. He also announced plans to establish a technical university in Techiman, citing the importance of technical education for industrial growth and bridging the skills gap.
The President assured the people of the region that his government would fulfill its commitments, including improving infrastructure and promoting economic development. He highlighted the government’s achievements, including the stabilization of the economy and the appreciation of the Ghana cedi against the US dollar.
President Mahama also announced plans for road construction in the region, including several major roads, and outer ring roads in major cities, such as a 54-kilometre outer ring road for Techiman.
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