News and Events

Discover the latest developments and upcoming events of the Collaborative.

News & Events

Photo of Elena Rosca

Senior Lecturer and Head, Engineering Department; HEMP Pillar Lead

Ashesi University

Photo of Roselyn Sackitey-Matey

Program Officer - Ashesi Health & Care Initiative

Ashesi University

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Associate Professor in the Law, Humanities and Social Sciences department and HECO Pillar Lead

Ashesi University

Venture Spotlight: SnooCODERED

SnooCODERED aims to solve the problem of inadequate healthcare infrastructure (systems, facilities and human resources) in Africa. It is doing this by providing a suite of cost-effective mobile healthcare logistics applications that democratize access to the ambulance or first aid response, facilitate the delivery of medical supplies to diverse populations, and improve contact tracing and epidemiological modelling.

Venture Spotlight: ChuChu Softies

ChuChu Softies was created to curb the problem of period poverty by creating eco-friendly and reusable sanitary pads that are affordable and accessible to girls and women.

Celebrating International Women’s Day

For International Women's Day, women Scholars from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology University (KNUST) celebrate the incredible women diligently working within the Health Collaborative to impact lives.

Health in Africa Series: Gold or Health? Ghana’s Environment Under Seige

The University of Toronto is pleased to invite you to attend the session of the Health in Africa Series, entitled “Gold or Health? Ghana’s environment under siege”, presented by Prof. Ellis Owusu-Dabo, a Public Health Physician, Consultant Research Scientist, and Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.

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Elena Rosca

Senior Lecturer and Head, Engineering Department; HEMP Pillar Lead

Ashesi University

Dr. Elena Rosca is the Senior Lecturer and Head, Engineering Department and HEMP Pillar Lead

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Roselyn Sackitey-Matey

Program Officer - Ashesi Health & Care Initiative

Ashesi University

Roselyn Sackitey is the Program Officer – Ashesi Health & Care Initiative at Ashesi University, Ghana.

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Hassan Wahab

Associate Professor in the Law, Humanities and Social Sciences department and HECO Pillar Lead

Ashesi University

Dr. Hassan Wahab is an Associate Professor in the Law, Humanities and Social Sciences department and HECO Pillar Lead

Dr. Wahab is an experienced higher education professional (in classroom and administration). Expertise in developing and managing international programs. Strong on consulting, curriculum development and grant writing. Excellent communicator.