Islamic University College, Ghana to establish Advanced Clinical Training Centre
Processes have begun to establish a branch of the Iran University of Medical Sciences in Ghana to train nurses at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
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In that regard, a memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Iranian institution and the Islamic University College, Ghana.
The collaboration between the two countries is aimed at creating an Advanced Clinical Training Centre (ACTC) for enhanced medical education.
In an interview with the Dean, School of Nursing at the Islamic University College, Ghana, Dr Masoud Maleki Birjandi, he said the initiative would take effect in February, 2025.
He explained that once operational, ACTC would introduce advanced medical methodologies and skills previously unavailable in Ghana.
The dean added that the centre would serve as a reputable scientific hub for both Ghana and the broader African continent.
Medical services
Dr Birjandi said that at the core of the partnership was the quest to train skilled professionals who would deliver quality medical services that responded to the health needs of the people.
He also said the collaboration between the two institutions would contribute significantly to Ghana’s commitment to knowledge acquisition to position the country as a leader in West Africa.
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“Building on the historical ties and robust scientific collaboration between Iran and Ghana, the introduction of nursing and midwifery courses marks the inaugural phase of this initiative, with further details to be announced shortly,” Dr Birjandi added.
He explained that the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery at the Islamic University College, Ghana, would help to train professional nurses “whose goal and satisfaction is rooted in the quick recovery of their patients”.
The dean also said that as part of the arrangement, Iranian professors would be dispatched to Ghana, where they would work alongside Ghanaian academics to deliver training that meets international standards.
Partnership
Dr Birjandi further said that the partnership wiould provide cutting-edge educational resources in nursing and midwifery at the Islamic University College’s Ghana Nursing School.
“Additionally, collaborative efforts in medical and nursing sciences are planned with both the Islamic University College and the University of Development Studies, Tamale,” he added.
The dean also said through the exchange of knowledge, the two institutions aspire to foster peace and strengthen friendships between their countries, emphasising that scientific communication was a vital pathway to international relations.
Dr Birjandi said funding for the project had been provided by the Iranian government, reflecting the principle that education was paramount and shared responsibility.
While expressing gratitude for the cooperation of the Ghanaian Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) over the past two years in facilitating the necessary permits for the centre, he assured the regulator of strict adherence to standards.