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ACM Holds White Coat Ceremony for 13 Students
Though it may look like a fashion which is backed by the inclination to wear an immaculate coat to portray one’s state of neatness, a White Coat ceremony becomes a joyful period in the training of a medical student.
It was, therefore, a memorable occasion when the Accra College of Medicine (ACM) held its ninth White Coat ceremony for 13 students.
Dr. Winfred Baah, the Registrar at the Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA), a faculty at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, and the Accra College of Medicine, who addressed the gathering, said the ceremony marked the transition from pre-clinical education to hands-on patient interaction.
He added that it was a transition to a noble calling—one which demanded that the students kept their intentions pure, their practice transparent, and their compassion unwavering. He likened the ceremony to a promise to be compassionate towards their patients, be open to opportunities, accountable, and build trust with their patients and the community.
“Medicine is not only a science; it is also an art that requires listening, compassion and humility. Remember that long after the medicine is forgotten, your patient will remember how you made them feel,” he said.
Dr. Baah noted that, “the ability to diagnose does not determine how good a doctor you are, but the empathy you show and the quest to listen and help is what truly defines you as a doctor.”
He stressed that laws and licenses alone cannot make healthcare safe. Rather, it was the doctors, nurses, and the paramedics who bring integrity and purpose which make healthcare meaningful.
The Deputy Director-General at the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, Prof. Augustine Ocloo, advised the students to be innovative in the profession and always prioritise the health needs of their patients.
The President of ACM, Prof. Afua Hesse, congratulated the students and asked them to lead by example and uphold the core values of the college as it will celebrate its tenth anniversary this year.
By Raymond Kyekye
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The ECOWAS Council of Ministers has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama as West Africa’s sole candidate for the Chairperson of the African Union when the rotating position gets to the region in 2027.
The endorsement was announced at the ninety-fifth ordinary session of the Council in Abuja on 12 December 2025.
The Authority of Heads of State and Government is expected to adopt the recommendation on Sunday.
In a declaration issued after the meeting, the Council noted that Ghana remains an important member of the regional bloc and continues to contribute to ECOWAS’ international standing.
It stressed the need for member states to work together to secure top positions for West Africans in continental and global organisations.
The Council explained that adopting a unified stance would help ECOWAS protect and promote its interests within the African Union.
It therefore recommended that the Heads of State fully back Ghana’s bid for the AU chairmanship.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Education Service has released all outstanding feeding grants for Special Schools across the country.
The funds cover the third term of the 2024/2025 academic year and the first term of the 2025/2026 academic year.
GES has also cleared all arrears owed Senior High Schools and Senior High Technical Schools for perishables supplied between 29 July and 17 October 2025.
According to the Service, the money has been transferred into the accounts of all beneficiary schools.
Heads of Special Schools, SHS and SHTS have been asked to submit official receipts for the funds through their Regional Accountants to the Director General.
The Public Relations Unit in a statement noted that GES remains committed to supporting effective teaching, learning and inclusive education in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
