Extension of University of Ghana Fibre Optic Backbone to Hostels and Departments under the College of Health Sciences (CHS), Korle-Bu

Abstract

The extension of University of Ghana Fibre Optic Backbone to Hostels and Departments under the College of Health Sciences, Korle-Bu is part of Phase II of University of Ghana ICT-based Distance Project which seeks to enhance Distance and Continuing education using Information and Communication Technologies. This also involves the University-wide computer and networking upgrade and expansion. The project is being funded by the Chinese Government and Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Education. The University of Ghana Computing Systems (UGCS) is also playing a leading role to enable the University to achieve this object. One of the targets of the project is to bring all the departments under the College of Health Sciences to be connected to the Network Operating Center (NOC) at the CHS Central Administration Block through Vodafone link to University of Ghana main campus and that of NITA backbone terminating at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. This will greatly enhance the efficient use of network resources on the Korle-Bu Campus and the Internet in general.