The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality healthcare for all Ghanaians as 118 newly qualified doctors and dentists were formally inducted into practice.
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP for Juaboso, was represented by Dr. Hafiz Adam, Director of Technical Coordination at the Ministry of Health and Public Health Administrator.
Addressing the inductees on behalf of the Minister, Dr. Adam said the new practitioners will help strengthen Ghana’s health workforce of over 14,000 dedicated professionals.
On behalf of the government and the Ministry of Health, I extend my warmest congratulations to you all. Your journey to this point has been defined by discipline, perseverance, and sacrifice,” he said.
Dr. Adam also thanked families, lecturers and mentors for their support, and reminded the new doctors and dentists that their oath is a “solemn covenant of humanity.”
“Whilst your knowledge will earn you respect, it is your humility that will earn you trust,”_ he told them.
He added that government, in partnership with the Medical and Dental Council, remains committed to enforcing ethical standards and expanding access to healthcare through the Free Primary Healthcare policy, also known as ProCare, which was launched two months ago at Obuasi.
Dr. Adam further congratulated the Medical and Dental Council on the commissioning of Phase One of its Cancer Specialist Training Center and new Head Office complex. He described it as a symbol of progress in strengthening medical and dental regulation in Ghana, and pledged government’s support for Phase Two of the project.
The 118 inductees received provisional registration to begin their houseman ship at accredited facilities across the country.
