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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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Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians living in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks in the country.
According to a statement, the affected Ghanaians had earlier complied with an advisory issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and registered with Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria for evacuation.
The government said the evacuation exercise is aimed at ensuring the safety and welfare of the citizens affected by the attacks.
The statement described the Ghanaians as distressed persons who sought assistance after tensions and attacks against foreign nationals reportedly escalated in parts of South Africa.
Government assured citizens that it remains committed to protecting the welfare of Ghanaians both at home and abroad.
Authorities are expected to work with Ghana’s diplomatic mission in South Africa to facilitate the safe return of the evacuees to Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
