The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced that all Ministry of Health (MoH) training institutions under its affiliation will adopt a unified and harmonised transcript system. The new system will merge institutional academic records with professional examination results into one consolidated transcript, a move expected to eliminate long-standing inconsistencies and ease international verification for graduates.
The development was announced by Professor Christian Agyare, Provost of the College of Health Sciences KNUST, at the 12th Graduation Ceremony for Ministry of Health Training Institutions. Professor Agyare said the previous arrangement where students received separate transcripts from their institutions and regulatory bodies, often created discrepancies that affected graduate assessment locally and internationally.
“Going forward, students will receive one harmonised academic record that reflects both institutional coursework and diploma examination results. This will enhance credibility, simplify verification, and strengthen the professional profile of our graduates,” he stated.
Professor Agyare also revealed plans to enhance digital access for students and faculty of the affiliated institutions. He explained that students have now been integrated into KNUST’s electronic library system and learning management platforms, granting them access to academic databases, digital books, journals, and online learning tools.
Plans are underway to extend similar digital access to tutors and administrative staff to support teaching, research, and professional development. KNUST will also organise specialised training for librarians and faculty to ensure effective use of these resources.
Professor Agyare described the partnership between KNUST and the Ministry of Health as a strategic investment in Ghana’s health workforce. He expressed appreciation to the Ministry for supporting efforts to improve ICT infrastructure within the training institutions and reaffirmed KNUST’s commitment to strengthening quality training nationwide.
Professor Agyare commended the graduates for their resilience and commitment towards demanding academic work, clinical practice, research and assessments.
He advised the graduands to uphold professionalism, compassion, integrity and lifelong learning as they transition into practice.
“Today is not just a ceremony; it is a celebration of your excellence and your readiness to serve humanity. Let your actions speak louder than your words, and let excellence guide your service,” he said.
This year the Ministry of Health training institutions graduates 19,706 students from 76 Ministry of Health training institutions across the country. The cohort are grouped into 11 sessions, included nurses, midwives, laboratory scientists, public health officers, physician assistants, and other allied health professionals.