Barely two years after attaining its Presidential Charter, Entrance University of Health Sciences (EUHS) has been named Best Private University 2025 in Ghana at the 15th edition of the West Africa International Magazine’s Heroes of Distinction Conference and Awards, held at on Tuesday 22nd April 2026.
The award citation recognized EUHS as a premier private educational institution committed to training the next generation of healthcare professionals through innovation, excellence, and integrity.
Established in 2018 as Entrance University College of Health Sciences, a subsidiary of the Tobinco Group of Companies, the institution has experienced rapid growth and transformation.
In 2024, EUHS attained full university status after receiving a Presidential Charter from former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, granting it autonomy to operate independently.
EUHS began its academic journey with the School of Pharmacy and made history as the first private university in the West African sub-region to offer the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) programme.
Through hands-on training at the Entrance Pharmaceutical and Research Centre and structured clinical rotations, students are exposed to the full spectrum of pharmaceutical practice.
The university recently recorded a 97 percent pass rate in the Pharmacy Council Licensure Examination by its pioneering Pharm.D class, underscoring its commitment to academic excellence and professional readiness.
In line with its vision to become a leading health sciences university in Africa, EUHS has expanded its academic offerings to address the growing healthcare needs of the country and the region.
In 2024, the School of Nursing was established following full accreditation from the Nursing and Midwivery Council.
The university subsequently secured additional accreditations from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission and the Medical and Dental Council to offer programmes in Medicine (MB ChB), Dentistry (BDS).
EUHS has also set a new benchmark in private tertiary education by becoming the first private university in Ghana to introduce both MB ChB and BDS programmes concurrently.
As part of its commitment to practical training, the institution has established a University Dental Hospital, providing students with clinical experience while delivering quality oral healthcare services to the public.
University officials have attributed the achievement to the collective efforts of leadership, faculty, staff, and students, describing the award as a testament to the institution’s growing impact in health sciences education in Ghana and beyond.
The ceremony was attended by the President of EUHS, Prof. Aaron Lante Lawson; the Registrar, Mr. Samuel Apeawin; the Dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry, Prof. Nii Otu Nartey; the Dean of Students, Dr. Barima Afrane; and the Head of Public Relations, Miss Victoria Osei Prempeh.
