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UCC: Medical students Extend Campaign against Maternal Mortality to KEEA

14 Aug, 2023 By DIS

The Medical Students’ Association (MSA) of University of Cape Coast (UCC) has taken its campaign on under-five, maternal mortality and morbidity to the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipality as part of its 15th Health Week celebration.

The students of the Association held a mini durbar at Komenda to sensitise residents, especially women and adolescents within the Municipality, on the right information about pregnancy as a measure to curb deaths among pregnant women.

Attended by traditional leaders, community opinion leaders and schoolchildren, the occasion was characterised by a host of activities, including a health screening, free registration of National Health Insurance cards, drama performances, cultural performance, acrobatics and speeches.

The event was on the theme, "Decoding Maternal and Under Five Morbidity and Mortality; the Role of the National Health Insurance Authority."

The Quality Assurance Managress of NHIA, Mrs. Rebecca Boakye-Yiadom

Addressing participants, the Quality Assurance Manager of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Mrs. Rebecca Boakye-Yiadom, said both renewal and new cards for pregnant women were absolutely free of charge.

She said now, females could get family planning services by using NHIS card. She added that the inclusion of family planning on the NHIA sought to help women protect themselves from unwanted pregnancies as well as help them space their deliveries.

Mrs. Boakye-Yiadom, therefore, implored all pregnant women who had not registered with the Scheme to do so to enable them access better medical care before and after delivery. She added that the package for maternal services had been expanded to include laboratory, ultrasound, blood test, and the management of acute episodes of morbidities, including emergencies.

The Regional Quality Assurance Managress urged people in the community to participate in the health screening exercises to reduce the risk of developing complications.

A group shot of the MSA-UCC with dignitaries at the event

The KEEA Municipal Health Director, Mrs. Catherine Ampah-Brient, for her part, noted that the Municipality had witnessed significant improvements in maternal and newborn outcomes.

She attributed the feat to the relentless dedication and commitment of all stakeholders in the healthcare service delivery for the tremendous health success.

She, however, decried the rising rate at which family members of the sick preferred to visit prayer camps for healing instead of seeking healthcare at the hospital. Mrs. Ampah-Brient added that it was not the best for people who were sick to be detained at prayer camps for long periods and were only asked to go to the health facilities when they were at the point of death.

The Member of Parliament (MP) for KEEA, Mr. Samuel Atta Mills, expressed gratitude to the School of Medical Sciences for the gesture.

He advised young girls to practice and maintain personal hygiene habits for healthy living. The MP added that good hygiene should be part of the daily routine of young girls, and urged them to visit health facilities regularly to check up on their health status to ensure they lived healthy lifestyles.

He also pleaded with his constituents to desist from taking junk foods since it was detrimental to human health.

The Dean of the School of Medical Sciences, Prof. Sebastian Eliason addressing participants

The Dean of the School of Medical Sciences, Prof. Sebastian Eliason, thanked residents of KEEA for hosting the medical students for five days in the Municipality.

 He asked them to take advantage of the free health screening to know about their health statuses.

 The President of the Medical Students’ Association, Maame Sarfowaa Obeng Darko, advised beneficiaries of the health screening to engage in healthy lifestyle to improve their general wellbeing.

Some pupils staging a drama at the function

As part of the programme, a performance by some pupils depicting the essence of pregnant women to visit healthcare facilities was staged.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

Prudential Bank presents cheque for GH¢20,000 to UCC-SRC

14 Aug, 2023 By DIS
The University of Cape Coast (UCC)  branch of Prudential Bank  Ghana Limited has presented a cheque for GH¢20,000  to the Students' Representative Council (SRC) of UCC as part of its corporate social responsibility.
 
The presentation was in response to a request to the Bank by the SRC President, Mr. Latif Lawrence Jorhowie, to support activities marking the UCC-SRC’s 60th anniversary celebrations.
 
Mr. Eric Sarpon Appau - Branch Manager, Prudential Bank-Cape Coast
 
Presenting the cheque, the Branch Manager of the Bank, Mr. Eric Sarpon Appau,  said the Bank deemed it very appropriate to build on the strong relationship between the UCC-SRC and the Bank.
 
He added that the Bank, as part of its corporate social responsibility, had also supported the Students' Financial Support Office (StuFSO) to assist needy but brilliant students of the University.
 
He indicated the bank’s readiness to support the SRC at any material time.
 
Receiving the cheque on behalf of the SRC, the Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. Eugene Kofour Marfo Darteh, expressed profound gratitude to the Bank for the continuous support.
Prof. Eugene Kofour Marfo Darteh - Dean of Students, UCC
 
He appealed to other benevolent organisations to emulate the example of Prudential Bank.
 
The Branch Manager was accompanied by some staff members of the Bank.
 
 
 
INAUGURAL LECTURE
Date/Time/Duration
Friday, August 11, 2023 - 7:45pm to Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 11:45pm
Venue/Location
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (SMS) AUDITORIUM
Chairperson
PROF. JOHN NYARKO BOAMPONG, VICE-CHANCELLOR, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
Speaker
PROF. GEORGE AMOAKO
Inaugural Lecture

United States Pharmacopoeia supports School of Physical Sciences with Lab Equipment

11 Aug, 2023 By DIS

The School of Physical Sciences of University of Cape Coast has received retooling Lab equipment donation from the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Ghana.

The equipment include; Ultraviolet-visible Spectrophotometer, Vacuum Oven, Dissolution Machine, Water Bath, High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph, Centrifuges, and Laboratory Benches among others.

The donation is in furtherance to the subsidiary of United States Pharmacopoeia’s commitment to contribute logistics and technical support to the training of professionals in the health and pharmaceutical sciences. It is also to help improve health outcomes in general.

Mr Fred Peniana, Faculty Officer of the School received the equipment on behalf of the Dean, Prof. Emmanuel K. Essel and thanked USP for the gesture. He extolled the organisation’s close collaboration and commitment to the health sector in Ghana.

He said the equipment will contribute greatly to enhancing teaching and learning of students and had arrived timely as the Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, was about to commission an ultra-modern science complex for the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences.

Director of USP Ghana, Kwasi Poku Boateng said the work of USP to contribute towards strengthening regulatory systems on the African continent. He noted that the donation was part of the organisation’s commitment to enhance the capacities of institutions focused on trainiing the next generation of health professionals.

Mr. Boateng said for the past 200 years, since its establishment, USP through its global public health programmes has been strengthening health systems by providing technical assistance that improves access to quality, assured medicines and protects patients from substandard, falsified medical products and support for workforce development. 

Also on the continent, out of about 13 laboratories that have international recognition, 50% of them have received support from USP.  The Company also supports the Food and Drugs Authority in their work, and Eastern Regional Hospitals Laboratory to get ISO accreditation.

Prof. Robert Agbemafle Head of the Department of Laboratory Technology was grateful to Mr. Seth Amo-Koi, Mr Geoffrey Togoh and Mr. Alfred Banahene, employees of USP and also alumni of the department, for lobbying for the school to be considered for the donation.

From left, Seth Amo-Koi, Geoffrey Togoh , Prof. Robert Agbemafle, Fred Peniana  and Alfred Banahene

 

Fred Peniana, Faculty Officer received the list of equipment donated from the Director of USP Ghana, Kwasi Poku Boateng.

Fred Peniana, Faculty Officer received the list of equipment donated from the Director of USP Ghana, Kwasi Poku Boateng.

Laboratory Equipment donated to the School Laboratory Equipment donated to the School

Laboratory Equipment donated to the School

Source: Documentation and Information Section -UCC

Lecturers attend workshop on TPACK

11 Aug, 2023 By DIS

A workshop aimed at assisting lecturers in integrating technology to support content and pedagogy in their lesson planning has taken place at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).

The workshop, organised by the Centre for Teaching Support-UCC, was attended by lecturers from various colleges within the University.

The workshop exposed the participants to Technology Pedagogy Content Knowledge (TPACK) teaching such as practical demonstration on ways of imparting knowledge to students using technology in their teaching in any content area.

Dr. Benard Wiafe and Dr. Rosemary Twum, from the Department of Mathematics and ICT Education, speaking on the topic, "TPACK ", added a new dimension to the Pedagogical and content knowledge of academicians. 

They observed that TPACK enabled lecturers to provide students with an excellent education in the 21st century.

 

One of the participants in the training making an input

One of the participants in the training making an input

"TPACK also helps to relate the contents with their daily life. Again, it helps stimulate the students effectively" she added.

Speaking on "Audience Response System: Use of Socrative for Teaching",  Dr. Mrs. Nelly Abaidoo and Dr. Martin Adane, from the Department of Mathematics and ICT Education, described Socrative as one of the web base application and popular audience response systems that could be effectively used for teaching in various educational settings.

They mentioned that real-time assessment, collaboration and discussion were some ways in which Socrative could be utilized. They took participants through the practical approach of Socrative for teaching.

The Director of the Centre for Teaching Support, Prof. Kofi Ayebi-Arthur, on his part, dropped the hint that knowledge of academics in technology would also be used for the basis of promotion in the University. 

He, therefore, urged participants to integrate technology to support content and pedagogy in their lesson plan. 

Prof. Ayebi-Arthur also took participants through the topic:" E-learning".

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

VOTEC Thrills Students with Food Bazaar at Entrepreneurship Fair

11 Aug, 2023 By DIS

Level 300 students of the Department of Vocational and Technical Education (VoTEC), University of Cape Coast turned the car park of Adehye Hall into a makeshift jumbo-size kitchen and food pavilions to prepare scrumptious meals as part of a five-day Entrepreneurship Fair.

The fair forms part of practical requirements for EVT 321: Small Business Management.

Some of the meals prepared by the students included jollof rice, fufu with goat light soup, banku and okro stew, rice and stew, among others. Buyers- mainly students and staff of the University - searched out their favourite mouth-watering foods on display.

Some students behind their food stand ready to serve their clients

Some students behind their food stand ready to serve their clients

 

The event was to hone the entrepreneurial and culinary skills of the students, who also received several orders from the consuming public through food delivery services.

Lecturers of the Department were conducted round the food pavilions to taste the prepared dishes and the cleanliness of the environment before awarding marks to the students.

The Head of the Department, Dr. (Mrs.) Patience Danquah Monnie commended the students for organising the competition.

She advised the public to eschew junk foods and rather consume nutritious Ghanaian dishes.

Some patrons expressed excitement and satisfaction with the various cuisines and asked for more of such events on campus.

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section.

 

Your Research must Contribute to the Well-being of Society- Prof. Armah to Biomedical Sciences Postgraduates

11 Aug, 2023 By DIS
A former Director of the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultation (DRIC), Prof. Frederick Ato Armah, has urged postgraduate students to embrace research to contribute to the well-being of society.
 
He, therefore, implored the postgraduate students to choose research topics that meet the goals of society as one of the ethical principles for scientific research. 
 
Prof. Armah was addressing postgraduate students of the Department of Biomedical Sciences under the School of Allied Health Sciences.
 
The seminar was on the topic: “Achieving Research Excellence in Low Income and Middle-Income Countries."
Prof. Frederick Ato Armah - Former Director of the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultation (DRIC)
 
Prof. Armah stressed the need for researchers to grasp both theoretical and practical knowledge about their research topics and endeavour to access quality information to achieve research excellence.
 
The former Director of DRIC noted that “research excellence starts with the individual researcher and, therefore, postgraduate students should create a niche for themselves to attract potential research collaborators.”
 
Prof. Armah told the students that embarking on research was riddled with challenges and encouraged the postgraduate students to imbibe the spirit of perseverance and resilience to overcome the obstacles in research.
 
He mentioned work-life balance, time management , self-retrospection as some of the soft skills researchers needed to achieve research excellence adding that “Researchers should not gloss over these soft skills.”
 
Prof. Armah encouraged multidisciplinary research amongst postgraduate students with varied academic background so as  to foster collaboration.
Participants in the seminar
 
"UCC as an institution has created a conducive atmosphere that ensure that colleagues engage in multidisciplinary research to foster collaboration beyond their disciplines," he reminded the postgraduate students.
 
In a short remark, the Head of the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Prof. Alexander Egyir-Yawson, expressed gratitude to the facilitator for equipping the students with the right information that would enable them to achieve academic excellence.
Prof. Alexander Egyir-Yawson - Head of the Department of Biomedical Sciences
 
The Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences, Prof. Desmond Omane Acheampong, who chaired the seminar, commended the Department for initiating such academic engagement  aimed at promoting excellence in research.
 
He entreated the postgraduate students to participate in the subsequent seminars.

 

UCC Wins Parliament of Ghana@30 Debate

10 Aug, 2023 By DIS

Two members of the Debate Society of University of Cape (UCC) have been declared winners of the Parliament@30 Debate competition with 205 points. 

The debate teams of the Takoradi Technical University (TTU) and the Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU) placed second and third with 169 and 135 points, respectively.

The competition organised by Parliament of Ghana was part of activities marking the 30th anniversary celebration of uninterrupted parliamentary democracy on the theme, “30 years of parliamentary democ­racy under the 4th Republic: The journey thus far.”

The topic for the debate held at the School of Medical Sciences Auditorium (SMS-UCC) was “Smart phones and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made students and lecturers lazy.”

  • Godfred Nana Sakyi - Lead Speaker for UCC

UCC Debate Society, as well as the debate team of CCTU spoke for the motion while the TTU debate team argued against it.

Judges on the panel allocated marks to the debaters based on their expression, use of argument and rebuttals, examples and presentation style.

For winning, the contestants of UCC received GH¢2,500. The contestants of TTU received GH¢2,000, while CCTU received GH¢1,500.

Debaters

The principal speaker for TTU Debate Team, Theophilus Tetteh Huagie, a Level 300 Electrical Engineering student, was the first to mount the stage to argue against the motion. He was supported by Richard Budada, also an Electrical Engineering student.

  • The debaters from CCTU and TTU

Richmond Sekou, supported by Prince Adomako, represented CCTU and boldly spoke for the motion.

However, it took the eloquence of the lead speaker for UCC Debate Society, Godfred Nana Sakyi, a level 300 BSc Health Information Management student, supported by Jackline Ballang, a final year Bachelor of Arts student to clinch victory. The two debaters for UCC are also members of UCC Students’ Parliamentary Council.

  • Jackline Ballang - Second Speaker

Commendation and Call on Youth to uphold Ghana’s Democracy

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Andrews Amoako Asiamah, commended the debators and their teachers for the sterling performance. He reminded Ghanaians that the fourth republican Parliament had played a vital role in shaping Ghana's democratic credentials and fostering closer connections with the people.

Mr. Amoako, who is also the Member of Parliament for Fomena, emphasised the need to create more interventions and platforms that would further motivate the youth to take active part in governance of the country.

 

  • Hon. Andrews Asiama Amoako - Deputy Speaker of Parliament addressing the event

He reassured all the youth of the dividends of democracy and appealed to them to be patient and endeavour to continue to support the democracy of the country.

Members of Parliament at the function included ; Cape Coast North, Dr. Kwamena Mintah Nyarku; Cape Coast South, Hon. Kweku Ricketts Hagan, and Awutu Senya West, Gizelle Tetteh-Agbotui.

The event brought together traditional rulers, academia, politicians, civil society groups, security agencies, the clergy, as well as students.

 

Source:Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Parliament of Ghana@30: UCC Students' Parliament deliberates on issues affecting women and Girls

10 Aug, 2023 By DIS

Members of the Students' Parliamentary Council of University of Cape Coast (UCC) have used mock parliamentary proceedings to highlight the importance of menstrual care and raise awareness of issues faced by girls and women during menstruation.

According to them, the increase in the price of sanitary pads was making it unaffordable for women and girls in low-income homes and deprived communities in the country to access clean and affordable menstrual products. 

The Student-Parliamentarians made the statements on the floor of the House as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary celebration of uninterrupted parliamentary democracy in Ghana on the theme, “30 years of parliamentary democ­racy under the 4th Republic: The journey thus far.” 

As part of the events, Parliament of Ghana organised public fora in the southern zones - Takoradi, Cape Coast, and Koforidua, to commemorate the anniversary.

 

The Speaker of the UCC Students' Parliament, the Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Osei-Wusu

The Speaker of the UCC Students' Parliament, the Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Osei-Wusu

The Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG) Senate Representative, Hon. Araba Korsah, reading a statement on the floor of the House, appealed to government to implement a policy that would remove taxes on imported sanitary pads. 

According to her, sanitary pads should be distributed to young girls at no cost or at the very least, sold at a reasonable price because they were essential to the health and civility of women and girls. She stressed that Scotland had become the first country in the world to make sanitary products free for all and that had been in effect since August, 2022. She, therefore, backed the calls by civil society organizations to government to scrap the 20 percent tax on sanitary pads.

During the mock parliamentary debate, the Member of Parliament for Science Central Constituency-UCC, Hon. Jonas Awaliga, bemoaned the case of sanitary pads being expensive for a “natural phenomenon” as opposed to other products which could be purchased by choice.

 

GRASAG Senate Representative, Hon. Araba Korsah, reading a statement on the floor of the House

GRASAG Senate Representative, Hon. Araba Korsah, reading a statement on the floor of the House

He also called on govern­ment and its affiliate organisations to come up with well-structured programmes and policies that would support corporate insti­tutions and private individuals with innovative ways of produc­ing low-cost, biodegradable and reusable sanitary products to ease the financial burden menstruating women faced.

The MP for Ayensu Constituency-UCC, Hon. Camara Musah, in his view, emphasised the need to make sanitary prod­ucts not just accessible but also affordable. He said this would particularly help women and adolescent girls in rural dwellings and protect their education. 

The House presided over by the ‘Speaker’, Rt. Hon. Edmund Osei-Wusu, deliberated on issues including the need for children with childhood cancers to be treated under the National Health Insurance Scheme.

 

Call to Protect Ghana’s Peace

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Andrew Asiama Amoako

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Andrew Asiama Amoako

Speaking after proceedings of the mock Parliament, the Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Andrew Asiama Amoako, noted that Ghana's current stability did not make the country immune to political violence and called on Ghanaians to jealously protect the peace in the country.

Mr. Amoako, who is also the Member of Parliament for Fomena, called on religious leaders to pray fervently for the leadership of the country and implored Ghanaians to guard against acts that posed a threat to the democratic stability the country is currently enjoying.

The Second Deputy Speaker congratulated the framers of the Fourth Republican Constitution, saying it had been useful for building a better and peaceful Ghana.

Other Members of Parliament (MPS), including the MPs for Cape Coast North and South, Kwamena Mintah Nyarku and Kweku Ricketts Hagan, repectively took turns to thank Ghanaians for safeguarding the country's nascent democracy and asked that it should not be compromised.

The MP for Awutu Senya West, Gizelle Tetteh-Agbotui, underlined the need for more participation of women in the public discourse.

 

A section of dignitaries at the event

A section of dignitaries at the event 

The honourable Central Regional Minister, Mrs. Justina Marigold Assan, commended Parliament for the many bills passed and others repealed since its inception 30 years ago. 

The Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. Eugene Marfo Darteh, pledged his commitment to ensure the Students' Parliamentary Council's growth and sustainability, as well as the realisation of its potential. He said the Students' Parliamentary Council had been added to the constitution of the SRC as a legal institution in the University.

"Now the Students' Parliamentary Council exists legally and will be allocated budget to finance its activities" he added.

The forum was attended by religious and traditional leaders, civil society groups, workers’ unions’ representatives, security agencies and students. 

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

UCC Athletes in World University Games receive rousing welcome to campus

10 Aug, 2023 By DIS

The Faculty of Science and Technology Education has held a reception in honour of two students  who participated in the 2023 World University Games popularly known as Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Games. 

 Ms. Rose Amoanima Yeboah secured the first gold medal for Ghana with a groundbreaking record of 1.94 m in High Jump at the just ended World University Games  held in Chengdu, China.

  • Ms. Rose Amoanima Yeboah

Rose is a level 300 student of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation pursuing Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER).

 Ms. Lovina Ewusi who also made her maiden appearance at the international level and reached semi-finals during the games. 

 Lovina is also a Level 200 student of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation pursuing Bachelor of Science (Health, Physical Education and Recreation).

 

  • Ms. Lovina Ewusi 

The two athletes from the University of Cape Coast were part of Ghana’s contingent at the just ended World University Games organised in China from August 19-27, 2023.

 

 In his address at the function, the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology Education, Prof. Douglas Darko Agyei praised the two students for projecting the name of the University of Cape Coast at the global level once again. 

 

  Prof. Agyei urged the two athletes to aim beyond the sky, stressing “This is just the beginning, you have done so well, and from what I heard about your ages, we know the sky is your limit. We want to congratulate you and encourage you that there is more opportunities ahead of you. Don’t just become reluctant and give up here.” 

 

 

  • Prof. Douglas Darko Agyei  

He commended the coaches for training them to excel not only at the national level but also at the international level.

 

 “This feat you have won for yourself, and the University goes beyond Ghana and Africa. I am of the firm belief that you will continue to make yourself and the University of Cape Coast proud,” Prof. Agyei added.

 

 A former President of Ghana Universities Sports Association (GUSA), Prof. Charles Domfeh described the World Universities Games as one of the well patronised and popular sports event aside the World Olympics Games.

 

 Therefore, he praised the students for the honours they have brought to themselves, UCC and Ghana. 

 

 Prof. Domfeh, who is also a lecturer at the Department of HPER, advised the two students to intensify their training to permanently register their names globally as renowned athletes.

 

  • Prof. Charles Domfeh

 “This medal is very significant because Ghana has struggled in the past to win a medal at the international level. Rose has proved beyond doubt by breaking an existing record to win gold which is very historic,” he remarked.

 Present at the ceremony were Heads of Department, lecturers, and students of the Faculty of Science and Technology Education.

 

 

 

 

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