Ho, Ghana – June 23, 2025 – The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Neglected Tropical Diseases Research Group (@UHAS_NTD) at UHAS (@UHASGhana) successfully held a kick-off meeting today with partners following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sightsavers International. The agreement marks a significant step forward in collaborative research aimed at combating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).
The meeting brought together researchers, stakeholders, and representatives from both UHAS and Sightsavers International to outline the roadmap for joint initiatives. The collaboration will focus on advancing research, innovation, and interventions to address the burden of NTDs in Ghana and beyond.
This partnership underscores UHAS’s commitment to tackling pressing health challenges through cutting-edge research and global cooperation. Sightsavers International, a global leader in NTD elimination, brings its expertise and resources to support impactful studies and community-based solutions.
“We are excited to embark on this journey with Sightsavers International,” said a representative from @UHAS_NTD. “This collaboration will amplify our efforts to develop sustainable solutions for NTDs and improve health outcomes for affected communities.”
The meeting brought together researchers, stakeholders, and representatives from both UHAS and Sightsavers International to outline the roadmap for joint initiatives. The collaboration will focus on advancing research, innovation, and interventions to address the burden of NTDs in Ghana and beyond.
This partnership underscores UHAS’s commitment to tackling pressing health challenges through cutting-edge research and global cooperation. Sightsavers International, a global leader in NTD elimination, brings its expertise and resources to support impactful studies and community-based solutions.
“We are excited to embark on this journey with Sightsavers International,” said a representative from @UHAS_NTD. “This collaboration will amplify our efforts to develop sustainable solutions for NTDs and improve health outcomes for affected communities.”
