{
  "id": 3577737,
  "title": "KNUST to get GETFund support to complete Teaching Hospital – Education Minister assures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/knust-to-get-getfund-support-to-complete-teaching-hospital-education-3577737",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T19:28:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/knust-to-get-getfund-support-to-complete-teaching-hospital-education-minister-assures/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has pledged its support to complete the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Teaching Hospital, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced during a meeting with the University's management. This commitment is crucial as the project, which began in 2007, has faced delays caused by funding shortages and administrative obstacles. The completed hospital is anticipated to enhance teaching and learning at KNUST, while also improving healthcare access for surrounding communities.\n\nDuring the visit, the Vice-Chancellor and his delegation expressed gratitude to the Minister for his support since the University's investiture in August. They also discussed potential areas of collaboration to bolster education and research at KNUST. Key topics during the meeting included advancing STEM education, enhancing research, and exploring partnerships with private hostel owners to provide affordable accommodation for students. In addition, the Vice-Chancellor was formally inducted as Chair of the University’s Technology and Consultancy Centre, an appointment that is expected to further the institution's efforts in translating research and innovation into practical solutions for national development.\n\nProf. Agyare, the Vice-Chancellor, expressed his appreciation to the Education Minister for the engagement and pledged to collaborate with the government and other stakeholders to further KNUST's academic, research, and innovation goals. These discussions come at a time when KNUST is striving to establish itself as a leading institution for science, technology, and innovation, with robust partnerships with government and industry being vital in transforming academic research into tangible development outcomes.",
  "summary": "Government has pledged support through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to complete the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "KNUST to get GETFund support to complete Teaching Hospital – Education Minister assures",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/knust-to-get-getfund-support-to-complete-teaching-hospital-education",
        "published": "2026-08-26T18:58:48.000Z"
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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."
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