Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences - TTU

01/08/2026

Fohas Ttu is very grateful to the Management (VC, Pro VC and Registrar) of the Takoradi Technical University - TTU for supporting the signing of 3 MOUs with critical industry Partners (GWCL, Plot Enterprise, and GREL) to enhance Academia-Industry relationship. Thank you our industry Partners for your support.

25/07/2026

Good news. This will support Fohas Ttu vision of running Medical Imaging to strengthen its vision - To be a global hub for health and allied sciences education, research, entrepreneurship, innovation, and community impact community impact.

25/07/2026

Chronic Kidney Disease - The Silent Killer? Let's learn and avoid Dialysis at all cost. ☺️

24/07/2026

FOHAS, EU-Ghana Pact for Skills and the Directorate of Career Development and Industrial Liaison Equip Final-Year Students with Career Mock Interviews

The Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences (FOHAS) of the Takoradi Technical University (TTU), in collaboration with the EU-Ghana Pact for Skills: Support Tertiary Education for Sustainable Employability project and the University's Directorate of Career Development and Industrial Liaison, has organized a comprehensive career mock interview session for final-year students to enhance their employability and prepare them for the competitive job market.

The initiative formed part of the faculty’s commitment to bridging the gap between academic training and industry expectations by exposing students to real-life recruitment processes and providing them with constructive professional feedback.

The programme commenced with a plenary session hosted by the Dean of FOHAS, Prof. Victor Fannam Nunfam, who welcomed participants and underscored the importance of career readiness in today's dynamic healthcare sector.

The career clinic on mock interview sessions exercise brought together seasoned professionals from academia, healthcare, and industry who volunteered their expertise to assess and mentor the students. The interview panel comprised Dr. Philomena Aboagye, Head of Career Development Office ; Dr. Kofi Obeng-Mensah, Western Regional Manager of the Pharmacy Council; Eng. Alfred Oscar Ampah, Plant Manager of Plot Enterprise; Mr. Sylvester Chinbuah, Head of the Public Health Reference Laboratory at Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital; Mr. Ebenezer Kofi Mensah, Technical Lead for the Serology and Molecular Unit at the Sekondi Public Health Laboratory; Dr. (Mrs.) Christiana Naa Momo Lokko, Head of the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences; Dr. (Mrs.) Aba Atta-Eyison, Head of the Department of Industrial Laboratory Sciences; and Dr. Ransford Oduro Kumi, representing the Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Madam Cynthia Ama Mensah

Throughout the exercise, students underwent structured interviews that mirrored actual employment selection processes. The interviewers evaluated the candidate’s soft skills in communication, technical knowledge, confidence, problem-solving abilities, professional ethics, and overall interview etiquette, while offering individualized feedback to help them improve their performance before entering the job market.

The programme reflects the faculty’s ongoing commitment to producing industry-ready graduates equipped with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies required to thrive in an increasingly competitive labour market.
Students expressed appreciation to the Faculty, the EU-Ghana Pact for Skills initiative, and the Directorate of Career Development and Industrial Liaison for providing them with a valuable opportunity to gain first-hand interview experience and receive expert guidance from accomplished professionals.

22/07/2026

22/07/2026

FOHAS Holds Maiden Research Seminar

The Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences (FOHAS), Takoradi Technical University (TTU), successfully organized its Maiden Research Seminar under the theme Effective Communication of Health Research: From Data to Impact. The seminar brought together faculty members and students to enhance their understanding of the effective dissemination of health research for greater societal impact.

The event was hosted by Prof. Victor Fannam Nunfam, Dean of the Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences, and chaired by Prof. Emmanuel Baah, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. The seminar featured Prof. Christian Obirikorang, Professor of Chemical Pathology and Molecular Medicine at the Department of Molecular Medicine, KNUST School of Medical Sciences, as the resource person. He delivered an insightful presentation on translating research findings into meaningful health outcomes through effective scientific communication and publication.

The seminar was graced by several distinguished personalities, including the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Prof. Ing. Ebenezer Boakye; Prof. (Mrs.) Gladys Quartey, Dean of the Faculty of Built and Natural Environment; Heads of Department, faculty members and staff of the Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences.

The seminar provided an interactive platform for knowledge sharing, mentorship, and collaboration, reinforcing the Dean of the Faculty’s dedication to advancing quality health research and equipping faculty, staff and students with the skills needed to communicate research that drives policy, practice, and societal development.