Sysmex West and Central Africa Ltd. (SWCA) donates equipment to the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Sysmex West and Central Africa Ltd. (SWCA), a top supplier of cutting-edge laboratory solutions, has made a substantial donation of cutting-edge medical diagnostic equipment to the Faculty of Health Sciences at Kumasi Technical University (KsTU). The donation is anticipated to improve teaching, research, and hands-on training at the university. It comprises state-of-the-art automated devices for coagulation, urinalysis, and haematology.

At a brief ceremony to hand over the equipment, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Gabriel Dwomoh, received the items on behalf of the University. He expressed deep gratitude to Sysmex for the support, describing the gesture as “a great boost to our Department of Laboratory Technology and a timely intervention in strengthening practical training for our students.”

The Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Prof. Samuel Osei Djarbeng, also appreciated the team on behalf of the Faculty. He assured the donors that the equipment will be put to good use to improve the quality of teaching and learning while providing students with modern diagnostic experience relevant to today’s healthcare needs.

Representing Sysmex West and Central Africa, Mr Kwasi Zakari, Territory Manager, reiterated that the donation reflects Sysmex’s commitment to bridging the gap between academia and industry through innovation, knowledge transfer, and hands-on training.

“Since establishing operations in Ghana in 2015, Sysmex has remained committed to delivering reliable healthcare solutions and building the capacity of future professionals. Our partnership with institutions such as KsTU is focused on equipping students with practical experience to meet the demands of the modern healthcare sector,” he stated.

The collaboration between KsTU and Sysmex forms part of broader efforts to provide students with access to cutting-edge diagnostic tools while ensuring they graduate with both theoretical and practical expertise. This donation reinforces KsTU's commitment to producing highly skilled professionals capable of making important contributions to Ghana's healthcare system.