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24.11.2011 Health

Health Workers Told To Be Selfless

By Daily Guide
A section of the studentsA section of the students
24.11.2011 LISTEN

FOLLOWING THE strike actions by health sector workers across the country, the Chief of Adansi-Adomanu, Nana Asirifi Asare II, has urged healthcare professionals to be selfless.

In a speech during the 2 nd matriculation ceremony of the College of Integrated Healthcare in Obuasi recently, Nana Asare said issues bordering on health have a huge impact on mankind.  

He consequently called on health professionals to offer selfless and dedicated service to Ghanaians and rise above their sentimentalities for the sake of Ghana's development.

He also advised healthcare professionals to rededicate their lives to the service of God and humanity. “We must be ready to contribute our quota to the current clarion call for service in our country in these critical times,” he said in his closing remarks.  

Principal of the college, Jacob Kwasi Anakpor, in an address said the college was established in May 2009 under the auspices of the Traditional Medicine Practice Council of the Ministry of Health. 'It was then known as the Institute of Alternative Healthcare.'

According to him, the college started on a humble note with an initial student population of 15 and teaching staff of five. 'Now we have 180 students with 20 professional tutors,' he added.

Currently, Mr. Anbakpor said, the college runs only one programme, a certificate in integrated healthcare program with major courses of study in herbal medicine, nursing and medical laboratory technology.

The school's management was working assiduously to acquire accreditation to run separate diploma programmes in midwifery, hospital administration and medical laboratory technology, he said.

These programmes when endorsed by the National Accreditation Board would help the college to produce the much needed middle-level manpower especially qualified midwives who will help the country to meet the MDG5.

Dr. E. N. Mensah, Chairman of the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC), said the college was the first institute to train healthcare assistants in herbal medicine.

Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the area, John Alexander Ackon, charged the students to have a positive attitude and apply their skills and knowledge appropriately.

'You are not judged by the excuses you give but the successes you chalk,' he pointed out asking the students to set realistic goals.

 From Ernest Kofi Adu, Obuasi

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