The University Health Services of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has ended its inaugural Research Week with a final day of scientific presentations, panel discussions and collaborative sessions aimed at strengthening evidence-based healthcare delivery.

Mr. Richmond Danso, a member of the In-Service Training Committee, said the week’s activities demonstrated how research ideas and clinical insights intersect to improve patient outcomes.

“This research has shown us that ideas and inputs complement each other. Innovation, which drives work ethos, collaboration and commitment, comes together,” he said. He added that the programme was designed to ensure that “what we learn does not end in our process, but rather informs how we serve our patients.”

Director of University Health Services, Dr. Nana Kwame Ayisi-Boateng, commended the organising team for their dedication throughout the week.

“Every day when I show up here, I get really happy, gratified and quite impressed with how much work the organisers have put into it,” he said.

The final day featured a panel session on mentorship and collaborative practice, followed by research presentations by clinical staff.

Dr. Mrs. Annabella Osafo, a pharmacist at the University Hospital, presented findings from her study on facility-based delivery outcomes for women who undergo antenatal surgery.

“The primary aim of the study is to determine adverse and natal outcomes,” she said.

Dr. Elizabeth Oppong-Kyekyeku and Dr. Irene Ohene-Manu also shared updates on the focus and progress of their respective research projects, highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen data-driven approaches to patient care.