An alumnus and Visiting Senior Lecturer at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Mr. Precious Adade Duodu, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Black Healthcare Awards 2026 in the United Kingdom.
Mr. Duodu, who currently serves as Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing and International Lead for Nursing at the University of Huddersfield, UK, has been recognised in the Academic Excellence in Health Education category for his outstanding contributions to inclusive nursing education, healthcare leadership, and support for internationally educated nurses in the UK.
Organised by the Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN), the Black Healthcare Awards is the only national UK platform dedicated to celebrating the achievements and impact of Black healthcare professionals across the sector. The 2026 awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Central London on 4th July 2026.
Since joining the University of Huddersfield in 2021, Mr. Duodu has played a significant role in advancing inclusive healthcare education and strengthening support systems for diverse student populations. His work focuses on creating equitable learning environments and improving the transition and integration of internationally educated nurses into the UK healthcare workforce.
In addition to his teaching and leadership responsibilities, he has established a strong international research profile with interests in reducing disparities in health outcomes, particularly in non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and dementia. His research portfolio includes nearly 50 peer-reviewed publications, commissioned reports, and policy briefs.
Mr. Duodu has also contributed to major healthcare system strengthening initiatives in Ghana, including supporting the Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC) in transitioning from a relicensing model to a revalidation framework and introducing a Fitness to Practise framework aimed at strengthening professional accountability and public protection.
Reacting to the recognition, Mr. Duodu expressed appreciation for the nomination and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing equity in healthcare education and practice.
“I am deeply honoured to be nominated and shortlisted for this award. This recognition is meaningful not only personally, but for what it represents. My work is guided by one belief: that equity must be a competency, not an aspiration,” he stated.
He added that improving healthcare systems and educational outcomes requires collaborative effort and inclusive approaches that value both professionals and patients alike.
Mr. Duodu was nominated by Dr. Ebenezer Akore Yeboah, Lecturer in Nursing at Birmingham Newman University and fellow KNUST alumnus, who praised his exceptional contributions to nursing education, global workforce development, and healthcare equity.
