The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed the Acting Registrar of the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC), Yakubu Tobor Yusuf, to clarify his use of the academic title “Dr (MH).”
According to GTEC, the Commission has not granted approval for the use of the title.
In a letter addressed to Yusuf and copied to the Chief Director of the Ministry of Health, GTEC stated, “The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has taken note of your use of the academic title ‘Dr (MH),’ specifically referring to yourself as Dr (MH) Yakubu Tobor Yusuf.”
The Commission instructed Yusuf to provide the necessary documentation to verify the title.
“Should you be unable to provide the above documentation, you are required to immediately cease the use of the title ‘Dr’ in all forms and representations. You must also provide verifiable evidence confirming its removal from all relevant platforms,” the letter added.
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Read the letter below:
Dear Sir,
REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION – USE OF ACADEMIC TITLE (“DR. MH”)
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has taken note of your use of the academic title “Dr. (MH),” specifically referring to yourself as Dr (MH). Yakubu Tobor Yusuf.
Under the authority granted by Section 7(i) of the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023)—which mandates the Commission to evaluate and authenticate both local and foreign academic qualifications—GTEC hereby affirms that it has not granted approval for the use of the title “Dr. (MH)”.
In light of this, you are hereby directed to submit the following information and documentation for verification:
Clarification regarding your use of the title “Dr.,” including:
✓ The full name(s) of the awarding institution(s);
✓ A copy of the relevant degree certificate(s);
✓ A copy of the official academic transcript(s).
Should you be unable to provide the above documentation, you are required to immediately cease the use of the title “Dr.” in all forms and representations. You must also provide verifiable evidence confirming its removal from all relevant platforms, including but not limited to:
Official documents.
Institutional or professional profiles;
Websites and digital platforms;
Letterheads;
Any other public or professional materials.
This directive is being communicated to your employer — the Ministry of Health — through the Chief Director (copied herein) for appropriate enforcement action.
The Commission expects your full cooperation on this matter. Kindly ensure that all requested documentation — or confirmation of title withdrawal — is submitted not later than October 24, 2025.
Yours faithfully,
(Signature)
PROF AHMED JINAPOR ABDULAI
DIRECTOR-GENERAL
JKB/MA
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