H.E. Huseyin Gungor made this known when a delegation from Bono Region led by the Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Addae Akwaboa paid a courtesy call on him at his residence in Accra on Monday, 10 th December 2025 to discuss bilateral cooperation and investment opportunities in Bono Region.

Hon. Joseph Addae Akwaboa, the Bono Regional Minister who made the request for the support thanked the Ambassador and indidcated that Medical School was dear to him and the people of Bono Region to support quality healthcare delivery.

The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) is establishing a medical school, linked with the elevated Sunyani Regional Hospital becoming a Teaching Hospital, with plans set for first student admissions in January 2026.

The School which is set to provide research and academic excellence aims to boost healthcare in the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regions. The initiative, spurred by government support and Parliamentary interest also aims to address the region's healthcare needs by training more doctors locally. It is also part of Government policy to train more healthcare professionals, reduce reliance on foreign medical schools.

Hon Akwaboa and the Turkish Ambassador further had discussions centered on potential collaboration in key sectors such as agribusiness, industry, real estate development, provision of various scholarships and human resource capacity building as well as water supply initiatives. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued partnership and support for initiatives that will improve livelihoods and stimulate sustainable economic growth in the Bono Region.

The Minister was accompanied by Mr. Nar-ire, Puobenyere David, Chief Director of the Bono Regional Coordinating Council; H.E. Kwadwo Nyamekye Marfo, former Ambassador to Algeria and current Board Chair of the Bui Power Authority; Hon. Gloria Opoku Gyamfi, Municipal Chief Executive for Wenchi Municipal and other Management staff of the Bono Regional Coordinating Council. Nana Yaa Korkor Sakyiwaa III, a prominent queen mother, serving as the Ankobeahemaa of the Dormaa Traditional Council and Amasuhemaa, known for advocating women's empowerment and education was also part of the delegation.