The Africa Health Collaborative, KNUST, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has conducted a workshop for its MSc. Health Entrepreneurship (Cohort II) students, focusing on intellectual property (IP) protection, regulatory issues in health facilities, food and drugs, and business management.
Organized by the Health Ecosystem Pillar under the leadership of Dr. Joseph Owusu, the seminar aimed to equip students with knowledge on IP, regulatory compliance, and legal aspects of health businesses, enabling them to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurial ventures.
“The aim of this program is to provide health professionals with business knowledge, complementing their existing expertise,” he said.
Head of the Department of Marketing and Corporate Strategy, KNUST School of Business, Professor Bylon Abeeku Bamfo, admonished the participants to utilize the opportunity to justify their selection. He stated, ‘You must be prepared to demonstrate your capabilities. It is crucial that you remain receptive to new information and experiences, thereby proving the value of the investment made in you.'”
The sessions were led by Mr. Richard Obeng Mensah, a legal practitioner from KNUST Law School, Dr. Agyemang Badu from the Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA), and a representative from the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA).
This workshop aligns with the Africa Higher Education Health Collaborative’s broader mission, to advance healthcare in Africa through its Health Employment and Health Entrepreneurship pillars.
