Ensign Global University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tulane University’s Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, solidifying a strategic partnership to advance academic collaboration and global health initiatives.

The official signing ceremony took place at Ensign Global University’s campus in Kpong, Ghana, during a high-level delegation visit from Tulane University. The MoU paves the way for deeper academic engagement between the two institutions, including faculty and student exchange programs, joint summer institute initiatives, and collaborative global health research projects.

The event featured presentations from both institutions, highlighting their histories, academic strengths, and shared vision for addressing global health challenges through education, research, and practice.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Dr. Stephen Manortey, Head of Programs at Ensign Global University, emphasized the importance of such international collaborations in strengthening health systems across borders. “This partnership presents a valuable opportunity for mutual learning. Tulane’s rich experience in public health will greatly benefit Ensign Global University, and together, we can create transformative opportunities for our students, faculty, and the communities we serve,” Manortey stated.

Professor Thomas LaVeist, Dean of the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University, noted the potential of the partnership to impact communities in Ghana and the United States. “Both institutions have the commitment to working, improving and protecting the health of the public and we want to work together to see how we can even be more effective in achieving that (goal) together,” said LaVeist.

This MOU marks the beginning of a dynamic and promising collaboration between our two institutions that will foster the exchange of knowledge while contributing to advances in the field of public health for years to come.