A delegation from the Upskilling Biomedical Engineers for Ghana Project, funded by GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), visited the Provost of the College of Engineering, KNUST, to provide an update on the project’s progress.
Prof. Kwaku Amaning Adjei, Dean of the Faculty of Civil and Geo-Engineering, welcomed the team on behalf of the Provost and expressed appreciation for GIZ’s continued support in advancing biomedical engineering education in Ghana.
Resal Saberi, Project Management and Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at GIZ, outlined the project’s objectives, stating:
“The Upskilling Biomedical Engineers for Ghana Project, launched in 2023 and running until 2027, aims to enhance the market relevance and qualifications of both graduates and professionals in biomedical engineering.”
Key focus areas include:
- Improving healthcare access and service delivery
- Expanding market opportunities
- Creating job opportunities
- Strengthening training and knowledge transfer
Prof. Emmanuel Akowah, Head of the Department of Computer Engineering, highlighted the project’s impact on curriculum review, capacity building, and infrastructure development. He noted:
“Through GIZ’s support, we have received essential equipment to establish a dedicated biomedical engineering lab, further enhancing hands-on training for our students.”
Prof. Kwaku Amaning Adjei reaffirmed the College’s readiness to maintain the donated equipment and maximise its long-term benefits. He also shared an exciting development:
“Plans are underway to establish Biomedical Engineering as a full-fledged department within the College, and we are confident that this project will play a pivotal role in its realisation.”
He further assured GIZ of the University and College’s full support, emphasising a strong partnership to ensure the project’s success and sustainability.
