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9 graduate from Accra College of Medicine
Nine medical students have graduated from the Accra College of Medicine (ACM) after a successful completion of their programme.
The graduation ceremony which was the fifth in the history of ACM, took place at the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research, University of Ghana, on Saturday, December 2.
The ceremony was under the theme, “The dilemma of the newly graduated doctor in a challenging environment: Do l stay or do l go?”
The Chairman of ACM Council, Emeritus Prof. Stephen Adei, noted that Ghanaians were looking forward to the private sector to lead the way in the country’s educational programme.
He said ACM with its commitment to pursuing excellence in the medical field and making a difference in the lives of others with compassion, empathy, joy, love among others, must be seen as a pace setter.
He said this was necessary because the public universities were faced with a myriad of challenges which included over enrollment, coupled with inadequate infrastructure to commensurate with the high demand by students.
Prof. Adei was of the view that irrespective of its numerous criticisms, the free Senior High School policy has been a game changer in the country’s educational programme.
The guest speaker, Prof. Margaret Lartey, in her keynote address, said though the challenges of low remuneration, unavailability of equipment to work with, frustrations in progression in the medical field which had existed in the past were still there, they should stay in the country and contribute their quota to the welfare of their families, and communities who had contributed immensely towards their education.
She said others who had gone to work abroad were confronted with high taxes which eventually eroded their emoluments.
Prof. Lartey advised those who would get the opportunity to read specialists programmes abroad that they should quickly return to Ghana to assist in the health needs of the people.
The President of ACM, Prof. Afua Adwo Jectey Hesse, said the university operated on a robust programme which has equipped the students with the right attitude for their chosen profession.
She asked them to focus on excellence to enable them to achieve incredible heights in their medical career.
Dr Benjamin Fenny, the Valedictorian, swept eight prestigious awards, while Dr Adjowa Hawa Adjeleh Addo- Yobo took seven awards
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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