Ho (Volta Region) – July 2026
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged the government’s commitment to completing the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Multi-Purpose Laboratory Complex at Sokode-Lokoe in Ho, following an inspection tour of the facility on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
The inspection formed part of the President’s “Resetting Ghana” tour of key national infrastructure projects aimed at improving tertiary education, research and innovation capacity in Ghana.
The UHAS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lydia Aziato, who welcomed the President and his delegation, described the project as one of the largest and most advanced health science laboratory facilities in Africa.
She said the project, which began in 2014, is currently about 72 per cent complete and, when finished, would provide specialised laboratories for medical imaging, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, nutrition, prosthetics and anatomy, as well as an international-standard research laboratory.
“This facility will transform health sciences education and research in Ghana, but we urgently need support to complete it and address our growing infrastructure needs,” Prof. Aziato said.
She noted that UHAS had expanded from 154 students in 2012 to nearly 11,000 students, creating pressure on existing facilities. She appealed for additional investments in hostels, lecture halls, roads and the completion of stalled projects.
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, assured the University that its infrastructure concerns had been captured for consideration under the 2027 GETFund allocation. He also announced plans to establish an additional UHAS campus in the Keta-Anloga area focused on pharmacology and biomedical engineering, with construction expected to begin in 2027.
After inspecting the facility, President Mahama expressed concern about the prolonged delay in completing the laboratory complex, describing the 12-year construction period as unacceptable.
He said delays had increased the cost of the project but stressed that the facility remained a critical investment that would strengthen Ghana’s healthcare training and scientific research capacity.
“This laboratory complex has the potential to make UHAS a centre of excellence in health research and innovation, and we will continue to support its completion,” President Mahama said.
The President further assured the University of government’s commitment to providing additional infrastructure, including hostels, lecture theatres, a library and improved road networks around the campus.
He expressed optimism that with the needed investments, UHAS could become one of Africa’s leading health sciences universities within the next four to five years.
