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In an innovative initiative aimed at advancing medical education and healthcare delivery in Ghana, the Medical Training & Simulation Centre (MTSC) of the University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd (UGMC) has successfully hosted the maiden edition of the Ghana VAST/SimPACT (MEPA) Training SIMposium.

On May 28, 2025, the UGMC held the climax event for Neonatal Jaundice Awareness Month, which had been observed in May. The advocacy campaign comprised a series of educational activities by the Paediatric Department of the Centre.

The Thyroid Ghana Foundation commemorated International Thyroid Awareness Week at the University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd. (UGMC) on 30 May 2025. The event, which was held at the Centre's Training Centre, brought together medical experts, patients, researchers, and advocates in a shared mission to raise awareness, foster support, and explore new frontiers in thyroid health.

The CEO of UGMC, Dr. Abdul-Samed Tanko, welcomed a team from Google (USA) on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The purpose of the visit was to discuss possible collaborations with the UGMC. The Centre is looking forward to a fruitful partnership with Google in the near future.

Dr. Abdul-Samed Tanko has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd. (UGMC).

On March 4, 2025, the University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd. (UGMC), in collaboration with the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), hosted a seminar at the Centre’s premises. The event aimed to raise awareness about hearing loss, its prevention, and the importance of early intervention.

On 25th February, 2025, the University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd (UGMC) welcomed a team from Edward Lifesciences Foundation, a US based  organisation dedicated to providing support for the management of cardiovascular disease in low and middle income countries

The University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd (UGMC) stands at the forefront of healthcare innovation and responsibility and is committed to fostering a healthy, sustainable future for all. Hence, in alignment with the global observance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week this year, the Centre in partnership with Denk Pharmaceuticals took significant steps to highlight the importance of tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and promote the wise use of antibiotics.

The University Ghana Medical Centre Ltd (UGMC) joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Oral Health Day, 20th March 2024 under the global theme "A Happy Mouth, is a Happy Body". The event was organized to help raise awareness about the importance of good oral health and its impact on the overall well-being of individuals.