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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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President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level event that brings together Heads of State, government officials, global investors, and technology experts.
The forum, being held under the patronage of Mr Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic of Gabon, is on the theme “Political Stability, Business Climate, and Artificial Intelligence: Catalysts for Growth.”
The forum seeks to position Gabon as a regional innovation hub and key destination for international investment.
Organisers are holding the Forum to inaugurate the newly constructed Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Centre, which also serves as the venue for the Forum and as a future centre for international dialogue.
The forum will culminate in the “Libreville Declaration,” which will showcase the strategic political leaders’ commitments to enhancing governance, transparency, and digital integration across the continent.
President Mahama remains a strong advocate for fostering partnerships that bridge the gap between government policy and private-sector growth to ensure inclusive development.
Former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko has informed the New Patriotic Party’s 2028 flagbearer, Mahamudu Bawumia, of his decision to contest for the position of National Chairman of the party.
Mr. Agyarko disclosed this during a courtesy call on Dr. Bawumia on May Day.
According to a statement from his team, the visit gave him the opportunity to commend the former Vice President for his service to both the New Patriotic Party and the country.
During the meeting, Mr. Agyarko, together with members of his campaign team, formally notified Dr. Bawumia of his planned nationwide tour as part of his campaign for the National Chairman position.
He reaffirmed his support for the former Vice President and stressed the need for unity within the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Mr. Agyarko said the NPP must remain united and committed to securing victory in the next elections.
According to the statement, his nationwide tour is expected to begin in the Ashanti Region next week.
By: Jacob Aggrey
