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School of Pharmacy Partners with FDA Ghana for Pharmacovigilance Training

13 May, 2025 By DIS

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Cape Coast (UCC), in collaboration with the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has organised a comprehensive training programme on pharmacovigilance. The initiative was aimed at educating students from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the School of Allied Health Sciences on the importance of pharmacovigilance in their professional practice.

Pharmacovigilance is the science and practice of monitoring, detecting, assessing, understanding, and preventing adverse effects or any other drug-related problems to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.

Delivering a presentation at the event, a Regulatory Officer from the FDA, Ms Princess Maame Baffoowah Ennin, elaborated on the systems the Authority has implemented to encourage early reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) and how such reports are managed.

Ms Princess Maame Baffoowah Ennin, a Regulatory Officer from the FDA

 “Causality assessment is done to determine the relationship between the drug and the event after a case is reported,” she explained.

Ms Koranteng noted that following such an assessment, the reaction may be classified as “certain, probable, possible, unclassified or unclassifiable,” depending on the details of the case.

Chairman for the occasion, a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department of the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dr Isaac Yaw Attah, praised the FDA for the initiative and reinforced the training’s relevance to students preparing to enter the healthcare profession.

“You will be dealing with drugs as healthcare professionals and so this programme is very important. I commend the FDA for this initiative and sensitisation,” he said.

Dr Attah concluded by reminding attendees of their ethical responsibility: “It is a professional duty to report cases of ADRs and not because you want someone to lose their job.”

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Department of History and Diplomacy holds History Alive Event

13 May, 2025 By DIS

The Department of History and Diplomacy of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has organised a day’s programme dubbed: “History Alive” at the Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang Auditorium.

The event, which is the third in the series, was to stress the importance of history in understanding how past events shape the present and future, allowing for informed decision-making and a deeper understanding of ourselves as a people.

The Paramount Chief of the Essikado Traditional Area in the Western Region, Nana Kobina Nketsia V, who chaired the event called on Ghanaian youth to make conscious efforts to learn Ghana’s history.

Nana Kobina Nketsia V

He said it was time for them to ask critical questions that would enable them to acquire the requisite information on the history, tradition and cultural heritage of the country which would help them to make the right decisions.

Nana Kobina Nketsia V stressed that history was important to the socio-economic development of the country and urged Ghanaians not to underrate the study of history in schools.

He further urged students to take the study of history seriously and disabuse their minds that history was archaic and should be eradicated in the curriculum.

Dr. Moses Leo Blay

A senior citizen, Dr. Moses Leo Blay, who served in the Presidential Guard of Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, recounting the circumstances that led to his overthrow, reiterated that CIA involvement was widely believed to be pivotal at the time.

Dr. Blay indicated that though Dr. Nkrumah never returned to Ghana, he continued to push for his vision of African unity and projection of the African personality.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

Chairman of Council with Management of UCC

Chairman of UCC Governing Council interacts with Management

12 May, 2025 By DIS

The Chairman of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) Governing Council, Justice William Anaam Atuguba (rtd), has interacted with management of the University.

The visit forms part of a two-day working visit to the University.

It provided an opportunity for Justice Atuguba to engage with the leadership of the University, affirm his commitment to supporting the University’s growth and development, and deepen stakeholder relations across the University.

Justice Anaam Atuguba(rtd), chairing the meeting at the Council Chamber

Welcoming the Chairman, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, noted that the University community was excited for his visit and congratulated him on his appointment as the Chairman of UCC’s Governing Council.

 “With your extensive experience on the bench and unwavering commitment to justice, fairness, and ethical values, we are confident that your tenure will usher in a new chapter of transparency, harmony, and progress for UCC,” the Vice-Chancellor noted.

Prof. Boampong further pledged management’s full cooperation with the Council Chairman to drive the University’s strategic goals forward. 

In his remarks, Justice Atuguba indicated his intention to build consensus and foster collective decision-making. 

Justice Atuguba noted that universities were the hub of knowledge and, therefore, must rise above political partisanship and focus on national development.

Justice Atuguba speaking at the meeting

“Universities are not just academic institutions; they are the intellectual power of the nation,” he said.

The Chairman of Council urged members of the University community to remain committed to upholding the core values of the institution and to contribute meaningfully to UCC’s growing national and international reputation.

From left to right: Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto; Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong; Council Chairman, Justice Atuguba (rtd); and Registrar, Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye (Esq).

Justice Atuguba called on all stakeholders to work together to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Present at the meeting were the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, Registrar, Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye (Esq); Provosts, Librarian, some Deans and Directors.      

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC   

School of Allied Health Sciences launches 10th Anniversary Celebrations

12 May, 2025 By DIS

The School of Allied Health Sciences has launched the 10th anniversary of its establishment at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).

The semester-long celebration will be commemorated with various activities, including workshops, seminars, community health output, symposium, Dean’s Award, and a Thanksgiving service.

The launch was attended by academia, students, alumni, politicians, and members of the general public.

Delivering a talk on the theme: “A Decade of Allied Health Education: Innovating for the Future of Allied Health Sciences,” the Director of Allied Health at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Ignatius Abowini Nchor Awinibuno, congratulated the School on its milestone and for producing competent allied health practitioners and researchers in the country.

He saluted the founding faculty members for their vision and for establishing the School for professional allied health services to improve health care delivery.

“The Ministry of Health views Allied Health Professionals as significant in our health workforce. The role played by Medical Laboratory Scientists, Optometrists, Dieticians, Physiotherapists, and Health Promotion officers in disease prevention, among others, positively impacts our hospitals,” he said.

He added that UCC continues to play a strategic role in achieving the Ministry’s healthcare agenda.

“Your innovative curriculum, community-based training, and research excellence have produced competent and responsible professionals.

He added that the Ministry was committed to expanding opportunities for career development for allied health professionals.

Dr. Awinibuno urged the School to continuously align its programmes with national priorities such as climate resilience, non-communicable disease prevention, and digital health transformation.

“I urge you to partner with the Ministry of Health and institutions across the West Africa sub-region to promote regional learning and capacity growth,” he added.

The Central Regional Minister, Mr. Eduamoah Ekow Panin Okyere, in a remark, said the region was inundated with solid waste in volumes that pose dire health risks to members of the public and threaten the quality of the environment.

Some dignitaries who graced the anniversary launch cutting the cake

To help curb the menace, the regional minister urged Ghanaians to adopt best practices in waste management to protect the environment and their health.

The problem of waste also calls for more of the country’s scarce financial resources to be channelled into its management hence, the need for a collective effort to control it.

To this end, Mr. Okyere noted that “waste management is milking the resources of the country hence we must all join the fight against indiscriminate waste disposal in the region”.

He said the menace of waste in the country demanded a concerted effort to tackle and therefore charged UCC to bring innovative courses to tackle the scourge of waste in the country.

He said health education should focus on preventive measures.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Aheto who launched the 10th anniversary, said the waste made in coastal communities affects the aquatic environment.

Prof Aheto, therefore, appealed to the public to cultivate good waste management habits.

He said plans were advanced to develop academic programmes at UCC to fight waste in the country and urged the regional minister to support the University in tackling waste in the country.

He also urged faculty to consider research commercialization as an important activity in their career.

“As scientists, if we do not commercialise our research, we cannot progress in our academic journey. So, in the next ten years, the faculty in the School should commercialise their research”, he stressed.

The founding Dean Prof. Ernest Owusu-Ansah and the incumbent, Prof. Desmond Omane Acheampong, respectively took the audience through the history of the School which was established in 2015.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Dept. of Nutrition and Dietetics and GAND hold FOPWL Symposium

09 May, 2025 By DIS

The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in collaboration with the Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND) has held a symposium on Front-of-Package Warning Labelling (FOPWL) and Nutrition Profiling Models (NPM) as part of efforts towards addressing the country’s rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).

The symposium brought together key stakeholders, including nutrition and academic experts, policymakers, and students among others.

With SEND Ghana, an NGO, serving as an implementing partner of the initiative, it was to produce a comprehensive report summarizing key outcomes and recommendations to inform policy development and further academic discourse in the country.

A Lecturer at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dr. Nana Ama Frimpomaa Agyapong, speaking on the topic, “Ghana’s Food Environment”, expressed worry over the rise in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such has hypertension, diabetes, stroke and cancers, in the country.

According to her, the rate at which cases of non-communicable diseases, especially among the youth, were being recorded was alarming.

She disclosed that the expenditure on non-communicable diseases continues to overwhelm the government.

Members of the panel discussing the theme for the symposium

Dr.  Agyapong said educating the public on food labeling was a measure to deal with the canker of NCDs. She called for a change in lifestyle choices and urged stakeholders to help in awareness creation on NCDs and their prevention.

A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Dietetics at the University of Ghana, Dr. Laurene Boateng, speaking on, “Policy Pathways to the Formulation of FOPWL and Nutrition Profiling Model Ghana,” urged food producers to clearly label their products with indicators of nutrient levels such as high, medium, or low to help consumers make informed choices.

She said Ghana was responding to the challenges and making progress on strengthening policy responses to NCDs.

She said FOPWL policy was in the offing and called for a multi-sectoral approach for the successful implementation of the policy.

Dr. Boateng insisted that NCD prevention and control required leadership and coordinated multi-stakeholder engagement at the governmental levels and a wide range of actors to implement measures to fight the menace.

For her part, a representative of SEND Ghana, Ms. Baaba Sam, said Ghana needs to prioritise the prevention and control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), considering their weight on the existing healthcare system. 

She said that while curative healthcare was important and necessary, it was prohibitively expensive and could be avoided if stakeholders invested in NCD prevention.

The symposium was chaired by the Dean of the School of Medical Sciences, Prof. Sebastian Eliason.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

School of Nursing and Midwifery inducts 220 students

09 May, 2025 By DIS

The School of Nursing and Midwifery of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held an induction ceremony for 220 level 200 students.

The inductees, made up of 51 midwives and 169 nurses, were from the Department of Adult Health and the Department of Maternal and Child Health of the School.

The induction was on the theme: “Empowered by care, prepared to lead a journey of nurses and midwives”.

The Deputy Chief Nursing Officer of Emergency and Accident at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Mrs Evelyn Baawa Eyeson, urged the newly-inducted students to remain curious, proactive, and adaptable as they pursued their professional courses.

She told the students to take their theoretical and practical lessons seriously, indicating, “You shouldn’t only focus on the theory but also focus on the practical sessions.”

She called on the nursing and midwifery students to emulate Florence Nightingale, the mother of nursing, by showing compassion, civility, and politeness to patients who visit their facilities for care.

Mrs. Eyeson said the ‘Lady of the Lamp’, as Florence Nightingale was affectionately called, worked under more terrible conditions than current nurses, and yet she worked very hard and healed the sick with kindness and compassion.

“As we embark on the journey of nursing and midwifery, we honour the legacy of Florence Nightingale the lady of the lamp and Virginia Henderson, the modern-day nurse and others who paved the way,” she added.

Some inductees being robed at the ceremony

The Director of the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy and Documentation (CERGRAD-UCC), Prof. Eunice Fay Amissah, said the theme for the induction was timely and advised the students to be compassionate, caring, professional and always remember their core mandate of providing quality care for patients whose need should be of paramount importance to them.

She said the induction signified a start of a new chapter for the students as they embarked on their educational journey.

The CEGRAD Director continued, “This induction is not just enrolling in this noble profession but a commitment to a life of service and excellence”.

Prof. Amissah urged the inductees to recognize the power of documentation and engage in research to ensure high-quality care to patients.

She called on the inductees to be disciplined, learn hard and eschew bad behaviour.

The Registrar, Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye (Esq), in a remark, described nursing as an important profession and called on the inductees to consolidate the gains made in the profession.

The Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Prof. Jerry Paul K. Ninnoni, for his part, said that the School was ready to support the students to achieve their goals in the noble profession.

As part of the event, the inductees lit candles to indicate their readiness to emulate the good example of the mother of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

08 May, 2025

ADVERTISEMENT FOR APPOINTMENT - FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (LECTURESHIP POSITION)

Applications are invited from qualified candidates to take up appointments in the Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Faculty of Science and Technology Education, College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, in the following areas:

·         Wood Technology

·         Civil Engineering

·         Mechanical Engineering

·         Electrical Engineering

·         Electronics Engineering

·         Family Ecology and Management

·         Food and Nutrition

Ranks

i.        Lecturer

ii.      Senior Lecturer

iii.    Associate Professor

iv.    Professor

 

1.0    Lecturer

The candidate must:

·         Possess a PhD with specialization in one or more of the fields of study listed above or a closely related academic area and must have served as Assistant Lecturer for at least two (2) years in a recognized Institution.

·         Have a strong research background and professional experience.

·         Have some substantial teaching and corporate experience.

·         Maximum age is 50 years.

·         Have demonstrated potential and interest to conduct research and to excel in teaching; and Demonstrate experience in supervising students research work at the undergraduate level.

·         Have a commitment to excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

 

2.0  Senior Lecturer

The candidate must:

·         Possess a PhD qualification from a reputable University in the relevant field of specialization

·         Must have substantial teaching and corporate experience.

·         Must demonstrate some experience in publishing in international journals or exhibit potential for conducting research.

·         Must have a strong background and professional experience.

·         Demonstrate experience in supervising students research work at the post graduate and undergraduate level.

·         Have served for a minimum of four (4) years as a Lecturer in a University or analogous institution.

·         Maximum age is 50 years.

·         Have a minimum of five (5) refereed publications in his/her area of specialization for the rank of Senior Lecturer.

 

3.0   Associate Professor

The candidate must:

·         Satisfy the academic qualifications specified for Senior Lecturer

·         Have at least seven (7) refereed publications in his/her area of specialization since his/her last appointment as Senior Lecturer.             

·         Have taught for a minimum of four (4) years in a university or analogous institution as a Senior Lecturer.

·         Demonstrate experience in supervising students research work at the Postgraduate and undergraduate level.

·         He must be able to produce any other evidence of research/professional activity.

·         Have a strong research background and professional experience

·         Maximum age is 55 years

 

4.0  Professor

The candidate must:

·         Satisfy the academic qualification specific for the rank of Associate Professor.

·         Possess a PhD qualification in the relevant field of specialization

·         He must be able to produce any other evidence of research/professional

·         Have taught for a minimum of two (2) years as Associate Professor or have considerable number of years of teaching/research experience in a university or analogous institution.

·         Have at least eight (8) refereed publications in his/her area of specialization since his/her last appointment as an Associate Professor or must have a total of twenty (20) refereed publications since appointment as Senior Lecturer. In all cases, the publications should be passed by external assessors.

The appointment of professorial rank shall be by tenure.

Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to: (a) equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment; and (b) advancement of research and scholarship, and willingness to learn new approaches and techniques of teaching and researching.

Mode of Application

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should please submit completed application forms (obtainable from the DHR or from the University website: www.ucc.edu.gh) and comprehensive curriculum vitae, together with relevant supporting documents to:

                                  The Registrar

                                  University of Cape Coast

                                  Cape Coast.

Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit written reports on them directly to the above address.

 

Closing Date

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 6th June, 2025.

 

REGISTRAR                    

 

 

British High Commissioner to Ghana Praises UCC for Innovative Research

08 May, 2025 By DIS

The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency (H.E.) Harriet Thompson, has applauded the University of Cape Coast (UCC) for its commitment to impactful research aimed at addressing pressing societal challenges.

During a courtesy call to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, H.E. Thompson expressed admiration for the University’s growing global research reputation.

Her visit was part of an effort to familiarise herself with the innovative research activities of two UCC faculty members, Prof. Robert Sarpong Amoah and Prof. Ernest Teye, both from the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences.

 Prof. Amoah and Prof.  Teye have embarked on pioneering projects under the African Agriculture Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (AAKTP), funded by the United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI).

 Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong sharing handshake with Her Excellency (H.E.) Harriet Thompson

H.E. Thompson projected these efforts as exemplary and underscored UCC's strong track record in independently securing research grants from reputable UK institutions without requiring direct governmental mediation.

“UCC continues to distinguish itself with its high-quality research and ability to attract funding from leading UK research agencies. This is something we are very proud to support,” she noted.

She pledged the commitment of the British High Commission to deepen existing collaborations and explore new avenues for partnership with UCC.

“There are several opportunities beyond the bilateral relationships between our two governments. We will continue to ensure that institutions like UCC benefit from research and innovation support from the UK,” she added.

In his remarks, Prof. Boampong expressed profound appreciation to H.E. Thompson for her visit and recognition of the University’s research accomplishments.

 He was hopeful that the visit would further strengthen UCC’s relationship with UK research institutions.

“Research grants remain a vital source of Internally Generated Funds (IGF) for the University, supporting academic activities, infrastructural and operational needs,” he stated.

 “Our consistent performance in the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings topping Ghana and West Africa for four consecutive years and placing among the top seven universities in Africa—has been driven partly by our research income.”

Prof. Boampong appealed for greater support from the British High Commission to help UCC gain access to more funding opportunities, particularly those targeting scalable research solutions for national and regional development.

The visit also featured presentations by the two lead researchers.

Prof. Ernest Teye demonstrated a novel, hand-held, rapid, and non-destructive testing device designed to assess the quality of agricultural products such as rice, palm oil, and palm cream concentrate.

Prof. Ernest Teye 

The device has been used to support Praise Export Services, a local export company based in Pokuase and other manufacturing companies, to detect palm oil adulteration and ensure the integrity of palm cream before export.

Her Excellency (H.E.) Harriet Thompson at the lecture

Prof. Robert Sarpong Amoah presented on the development of a solar desiccant dryer for cassava starch. The project focuses on producing a cost-effective drying solution to enhance the efficiency and quality of starch production for a leading local manufacturing company, Tropical Starch Company Limited in the Central Region.

Source: Documentation and Information Section

 

AU-IBAR Delegation Calls on Pro Vice-Chancellor

08 May, 2025 By DIS

The Project Coordinator of the FishGov2 Project of the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), Mr. Delvis Fortes, has led a delegation to meet with the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Denis Aheto.

The visit aimed to discuss an extension of the MoU between the AU-IBAR's Fisheries Governance Project activities with UCC through the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences.

Mr. Delvis Fortes also discussed with the Pro Vice-Chancellor the ongoing partnership of AU-IBAR with the Centre for Coastal Management (African Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience) on the organisation of the upcoming 4th Biennial Conference on Fisheries and Coastal Environment which will be hosted by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania in Dar es Salaam from September to October 1, 2025. 

Prof. Aheto (L) presenting Mr. Delvis Fortes (R) with some UCC souvenirs

For his part, Prof. Aheto reaffirmed UCC’s commitment to supporting AU-IBAR concerning fisheries initiatives on the continent.

“We are happy and dedicated to continuing this strong relationship. We regard AU-IBAR as strategic partners, and our interest covers all areas. We are willing and ready to extend the MoU for the forward march of the two institutions”, he added.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

Central Regional Head of National Insurance Commission sensitises UCC Senior Administrators on Insurance

06 May, 2025 By DIS

The Central Regional Head of National Insurance Commission, Mrs. Nicholina Naa Yeye Adumuah, has urged the public to safeguard themselves against unexpected risks and losses.

She, therefore, called on individuals and institutions to prioritise insurance as a means of providing financial protection against unforeseen events such as accidents, natural disasters, health emergencies, or property damage.

Speaking at a meeting for senior administrators of the Registrar’s Department, Mrs. Adumuah explained that insurance policies could be categorised into life, health, property, and motor insurance adding that “each category offers various subtypes to meet specific needs”.

She advised individuals signing onto insurance policies to be well-versed in the terms and conditions before taking a decision.

 Mrs. Nicholina Naa Yeye Adumuah speaking at the event

“Understanding the terms and conditions of insurance policies is crucial for effective risk management and financial protection. “You have 14 days to decide whether you will sign the policy document or not” she stressed.

Mrs. Adumuah emphasized that understanding insurance policies was essential for protecting University assets and ensuring continuity of operations.

Mrs. Adumuah also underscored the importance of registering with licensed insurance agents. “Demand the license of any insurance agent before signing onto any policy,” she advised, cautioning against unverified or unauthorised agents.

Touching on the role of the NIC, she highlighted that the Commission is mandated to regulate and license insurance companies, set industry standards, and oversee the training of insurance agents. She encouraged the public to report any grievances or suspected malpractice to the NIC for prompt investigation.

 “Any person who feels cheated by an insurance organization should report to NIC for the necessary investigation to be carried out,” she added.

The training session covered various topics, including policy interpretation, claims management, and risk assessment.

Source: Documentation and Information Section

 

 

 

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