The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has commissioned a renovated GETFund Lecture Hall with a seating capacity of 350 at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) campus to enhance teaching and learning for medical students.

The lecture hall was commissioned by the Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, Professor Christian Agyare, assisted by the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Professor Fred Stephen Sarfo, and the Dean of the School of Medical Sciences, Professor Akwasi Antwi-Kusi.

Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Agyare commended the alumni for their intervention, describing it as timely in addressing the increasing demand for lecture space as student numbers continue to grow.

“We are very grateful to the leadership and members of the alumni association for this timely intervention,” he said, adding that the University welcomed initiatives that strengthen the school’s capacity to deliver quality medical education.

He noted that the renovation was particularly important as the University returned to its traditional academic calendar, which could increase pressure on available teaching facilities.

Professor Agyare also called on students and school management to ensure the proper use and regular maintenance of the facility to preserve its value and encourage further support from stakeholders.

“Take the facility as your own,” he urged the students, emphasizing that maintaining the infrastructure was a shared responsibility.

The Vice-Chancellor further disclosed that plans were advancing towards the commencement of a major legacy project for the school, in response to its infrastructure needs and the broader call to expand medical education in Ghana.

A/Prof. Antwi-Kusi expressed appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor for attending the commissioning, describing the visit as a significant demonstration of the University’s commitment to the school.

He noted that the renovation reflected the collective efforts of the alumni, consultants, workers and faculty members in improving the school’s learning environment.

A/Prof. Antwi-Kusi expressed confidence that the commissioning would pave the way for further infrastructure development to support the training of future medical professionals.

The renovated lecture hall represents an important contribution by the SMS Alumni Association towards addressing teaching and learning space constraints and strengthening the school’s educational infrastructure.

Story: Ama Pokuaa Mensah