An eight member team from Duke University, USA has called on the Dean of International Programmes Office, Prof. Daniel Duah on June 9, 2023.
The purpose of their visit is to engage in meaningful community participation activities in Kumasi as part of Duke Engage programme prior to graduation. Prof. Fred K. Boadu, an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is leading the team's engagement in Ghana this year. The team is partnering with three KNUST students from the Environmental Science, Public Health, and Civil Engineering programmes.
The emphasis of the project is on health issues experienced by Suame Magazine mechanics as a result of exposure to toxic substances and heavy metals in their systems due to their work practices resulting in health challenges such as kidney failure, erectile dysfunction, and sperm destruction.
On behalf of the Vice Chancellor and University management, Prof. Duah welcomed team and was very excited about the impact of the project and the opportunity for students of both universities to engage for the good of the communities. Prof. Duah gave a brief overview of KNUST and indicated that KNUST has been ranked the best in terms of quality education for SDG Goal 4 by the Times Higher Education for 2023. He wished then the very best in this highly impactful community project and looked forward to the final results of the project.
Present was Miss Shalom Ewenam Agborli, Inbound Officer for the International Programmes Office.
