The College of Health Sciences at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has taken a significant step toward expanding its international partnerships, following a high-level visit by officials from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Antwerp.
The Belgian delegation, comprising Prof. Dirk Vissers and Prof. Bart Van Rompaey, visited KNUST on Thursday, March 12, 2026, as part of a strategic engagement aimed at exploring avenues for academic and research collaboration. The visit focused primarily on the Department of Physiotherapy and Sports Science, while also fostering broader institutional ties within the College of Health Sciences.
Accompanying the delegation were key stakeholders from Ghana’s development and outreach space, including Dr. Joel Oti Amankwah, Founder of the Oti Amankwah Foundation; Ms. Princess Afriyie-Mintah, Founder of the O’mints Foundation; and Ms. Jennifer Serwah, Community Outreach Officer of the same organization.
Welcoming the delegation, Professor Monday Omoniyi, Head of the Department of Physiotherapy and Sports Science, formally introduced the visitors to members of the College. He highlighted the delegation’s engagements thus far and underscored the importance of international collaboration in advancing physiotherapy education, research, and clinical practice.
In his remarks, the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Professor Christian Agyare, warmly received the delegation and commended the initiative as timely and strategic. He reaffirmed the College’s commitment to fostering global partnerships that enhance academic excellence, research innovation, and community impact.
Professor Agyare further provided an overview of the College’s structure, introducing the visiting team to its various schools and faculties. He emphasized the College’s mission and core values, noting its dedication to training highly skilled health professionals and contributing meaningfully to public health outcomes both locally and globally.
The visit marks a promising step toward strengthening institutional ties between KNUST and Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Discussions are expected to pave the way for future collaborations in areas such as joint research, student and faculty exchanges, and capacity building initiatives.
As KNUST continues to position itself as a hub for excellence in health sciences education in Africa, partnerships of this nature are poised to play a critical role in driving innovation, knowledge exchange, and sustainable development in the health sector.
