Sysmex West and Central Africa Limited donates three advanced medical analysers to KNUST College of Health Sciences
The donation is aimed at bridging the gap between industry and academia
Sysmex West and Central Africa Limited has donated three state-of-the-art automated analysers to the Department of Medical Diagnostics of the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi.
The presentation ceremony took place at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Laboratory on May 16, 2024.
The donated equipment includes the XN-550, a fully automated hematology analyser capable of performing 60 complete blood count (CBC) tests per hour, featuring both a sampler and manual mode; the UR-4000, a fully automated urine particle analyzer utilizing fluorescence flow cytometry technology; and the CS-1600, a fully automated coagulation analyzer.
Presenting the items, Eric Osei, Managing Director of Sysmex West and Central Africa Limited, disclosed that the existing partnership between KNUST and Sysmex facilitated this donation.
He noted that the donated equipment aims to provide students with practical training in medical diagnostics, bridging the gap between industry and academia.
"We are delighted to support students in acquiring the hands-on skills necessary for their professional careers," Mr. Osei stated.
He also highlighted that the donation aligns with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed to enhance student and faculty training with the latest technologies and foster collaborative research.
Professor Christian Agyare, Provost of the College of Health Sciences (CHS), received the items and expressed gratitude and excitement about the donation.
He recounted that the relationship with Sysmex began two years ago, culminating in an MOU that laid the groundwork for this generous gift.
"These analysers will significantly enhance our students' practical training, complementing their theoretical knowledge," Professor Agyare remarked.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson highlighted the importance of the equipment in producing well-rounded professionals ready to meet global health needs.
"We are training professionals not just for Ghana or Africa but for the world. This equipment will ensure our students are well-prepared to provide essential health services," she said.
Professor Dickson assured Sysmex of the college's commitment to maintaining the donated equipment to ensure long-term benefits for the students.
Sysmex West and Central Africa Limited, an affiliate of Sysmex Europe SE, is a Regional Hub for Sysmex activities, offering second-level support for Sysmex companies and partners in the West and Central African region in the development of innovative, original, and unique high-value-added testing and diagnostics solutions in the In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) industry, including hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, life and bioscience, and other clinical equipment.
