The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in Ghana has received 200 laptops under the government’s One Million Coders Programme (OMCP), as the country seeks to strengthen digital skills among future healthcare professionals.
The laptops were presented on Friday, 16 October 2026, by Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations. He highlighted the growing role of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, telemedicine and robotics in modern healthcare.
George said healthcare professionals increasingly need to combine clinical expertise with technological knowledge as digital tools become more integrated into medical practice. He explained that the OMCP offers specialised, industry-aligned training in AI, programming, data analytics and other emerging technologies to complement conventional academic education.
The minister commended UHAS for plans to incorporate selected programme learning pathways into student development activities and encouraged the university to ensure graduates acquire relevant digital competencies before completing their studies.
The 200 Lenovo laptops represent an initial allocation, with additional devices potentially considered based on enrolment, usage and demonstrated demand. The devices feature Intel Core i5 processors, 16GB of RAM, 512GB solid-state drive storage and Windows 11 operating systems.
Fifty laptops had already been configured and deployed in preparation for training, while the university had identified a 160-seat facility to support programme delivery.
George also said the ministry would engage the National Communications Authority (NCA), the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) and telecommunications operators to explore improvements to campus connectivity through additional cell sites and fibre-optic infrastructure.
UHAS Vice-Chancellor Prof. Lydia Aziato welcomed the support and reaffirmed the university’s commitment to Ghana’s digital development agenda. She said suitable spaces had been identified across the university’s schools to accommodate the equipment and facilitate student participation.
Aziato added that the selected OMCP learning pathways would complement health sciences training and help students develop competencies in digital literacy, data analytics and emerging technologies.
The initiative builds on UHAS’s interest in digital healthcare, following its recent hosting of an international conference on artificial intelligence in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, where stakeholders discussed the responsible adoption of AI in Africa.
The One Million Coders Programme is a government initiative designed to equip Ghanaians with in-demand technology skills, improve employment opportunities, support entrepreneurship and expand participation in the digital economy.
At UHAS, the immediate priorities include preparing facilities, deploying the equipment and enabling students to access relevant training, with the broader aim of strengthening the digital capabilities of Ghana’s future healthcare workforce.
