Parliament Health Committee Commends Entrance University of Health Sciences and Entrance Pharmaceutical and Research Centre, on Boosting Local Healthcare Capacity
Parliament’s Select Committee on Health has commended the Entrance University of Health Sciences and the Entrance Pharmaceutical and Research Centre for their growing impact on medical education, research, and local drug manufacturing.
The praise was delivered during a working visit led by Committee Chairman, Hon. Kurt Nawaane, as part of Parliament’s oversight role in evaluating institutions contributing to Ghana’s healthcare development. He noted that the university’s blend of academic training and industrial innovation supports national priorities, including health security, job creation, and pharmaceutical self-sufficiency.
Founder and Chancellor, Dr. Samuel Amo Tobbin, highlighted the university’s milestones, describing it as the only private institution in Ghana offering dentistry and the first to introduce the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programme. He explained that investments by the Tobinco Group aim to create opportunities for young Ghanaians and reduce risky migration abroad.
Dr. Amo Tobbin also acknowledged support from EXIM Bank during the John Dramani Mahama administration, which helped expand operations into full-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing. However, he raised concerns about significant debts owed by several West African countries, appealing for government intervention to ease the financial strain on local producers.
He further urged that GETFund resources be directed toward strengthening local medical education rather than sponsoring students to study abroad.
University President, Professor Aaron Nii Lante Lawson, reaffirmed the institution’s leadership in health training and encouraged prospective students to take advantage of ongoing admissions.
The visit concluded with a tour of the university’s teaching facilities and the pharmaceutical centre, underscoring Parliament’s continued interest in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system.