{
  "id": 3262495,
  "title": "Adventist Church Establishes Health Sciences College",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/adventist-church-establishes-health-sciences-college",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-25T12:42:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/adventist-church-establishes-health-sciences-college/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Diamondfield Ghana Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church announced the establishment of the Adventist College of Health Sciences in Akyem Batabi, Eastern Region. President Pastor Dr. Seth Nyarko Asare revealed this during the 2026 Oda West District Annual Camp Meeting, held from August 18 to 23, 2026. The college is slated to begin operations in October 2026 and will offer diploma programs in Medical Laboratory Technology, Nutrition, and Environmental Health. This development is part of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church's commitment to expanding educational opportunities, providing young people with professional skills, and addressing the country's human resource needs, especially in the health sector. Additionally, the Diamondfield Ghana Conference plans to establish a College of Education at Asamankese, further solidifying the church's dedication to education, teacher training, and professional development in Ghana. The 2026 Oda West District Annual Camp Meeting, themed \"Integrated for Mission, Grounded in the Bible and Focused on the Mission,\" gathered church members, ministers, and leaders for spiritual growth, fellowship, worship, and a renewed commitment to the church's mission. Other church leaders who attended the camp meeting include Communication Director of the South East Ghana Union Mission, Pastor Dr. Samuel Kwaku Dorgbetor, and several other church leaders. The organizers expressed gratitude to God for the guidance throughout the event, emphasizing it as a crucial opportunity for spiritual renewal and commitment to the church's mission. Pastor Dr. Nyarko Asare highlighted the Diamondfield Ghana Conference's initiatives as a demonstration of its commitment to holistic development through investments in education, healthcare, skills development, and employment opportunities aimed at improving the lives of church members and the community.",
  "summary": "Pastors, participants pose for the cameras The Diamondfield Ghana Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) has announced the establishment of the Adventist College of Health Sciences at Akyem Read More... The post Adventist Church Establishes Health Sciences College appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
  "key_points": [
    "Adventist Church establishes Health Sciences College in Akyem Batabi, Ghana.",
    "College to begin operations in October 2026, offering diplomas in three health-related fields.",
    "Initiative aligns with church's commitment to education and healthcare development in Ghana."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}