Members of the Cuban community on stage

She said UHAS was open to establishing academic and cooperative linkages with international universities, institutes, and organisations across the globe to enhance teaching and cultural integration.

In a keynote address via video, the Dean of School of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Rwanda, Professor Florent Rutagarama, said establishing trust was crucial for successful partnerships, and understanding cultural nuances could facilitate meaningful relationships between institutions.

He said effective negotiation strategies that took cultural differences into account could lead to more productive and harmonious collaborations among universities.

The Dean of International Programmes, UHAS, Professor Elvis E. Tarkang said as a giant in the training of health professionals, UHAS prioritised diversity in staff and students recruitment to bring about the internationalisation of students and faculty.“We are committed to enhancing the general wellbeing of our international staff and students, as well as sustaining and growing our international partnership,” he added.

A Cameroonian dancer entertaining the crowd

The UHAS International Day is set aside in the university’s calendar to celebrate international students and staff.

The main purpose is to promote the culture of internationalisation of UHAS, with an environment for the foreign students and staff to feel at home and have a sense of belonging in the university.

“This is meant to advance knowledge through scholarship and research and provide patient care and services that would improve health and quality of life.

That would also enhance UHAS’ ranking in the League of Universities in Ghana and outside.

It is also to increase enrolment in international students and research collaborations with international institutions.