He said cooperation across professions, research fields, and institutions was critical to bridging the gap between health policy and real impact, stressing that lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic had shown that “no single profession can address the most complex health crises.”

Speaking at the 11th Biennial Scientific Conference of the College of Health Sciences in Kumasi, Prof. Agyare cited Ghana’s vaccination drive as an example of successful collaboration, involving public health experts, logisticians, data managers, clinicians, pharmacists, and nurses. He urged that such teamwork should be applied not only during emergencies but in everyday healthcare delivery.

The three-day conference, organised in collaboration with the Ghana West African Centre for Global Health and Pandemic Prevention (G-WAC), was held on the theme: “Bridging the Gaps: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Strengthening Ghana’s Health System.”

Prof. Agyare said the programme aligned with Ghana’s health policy priorities and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) roadmap, which emphasise stronger governance, improved health financing, retention of skilled professionals, enhanced health information systems, and wider access to safe medical products and people-centred services.

Dr. John Amuasi, Director of G-WAC, underscored the role of interdisciplinary research in strengthening health security and generating new insights to tackle emerging pandemics. “The health of a nation is the wealth of a nation,” he noted.

Mr. Desmond Boateng, Chief Director at the Ministry of Health, also stressed the urgency of collective action, saying: “We live in a time where diseases spread quickly, technology evolves faster, and communities demand more from their health systems. No single profession, ministry, or sector can carry this burden alone.”

Prof. David Asamoah, Pro-Vice Chancellor of KNUST, reaffirmed the University’s commitment to advancing collaborative approaches to healthcare.

The conference also provided a platform for postgraduate students to present research findings, demonstrating the College’s commitment to strengthening collective scientific output.