Scrutinise private health training institutions before endorsing accreditation
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, Prof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw, has called on the Ministry of Health and the Nurses and Midwifery Council to scrutinise the activities of private health training institutions before endorsing their accreditation.
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That, according to him, would help ensure that such institutions provided the quality training required to meet the current demand in the health sector of the country.
Prof. Asabere-Ameyaw made the call at the third graduation and matriculation ceremony of the College of Integrated Healthcare at Obuasi-Nhyiaeso in the Obuasi Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
The programme saw 85 students graduating in Complementary Health Nursing while 100 others were matriculated into the institution.
Private sector involvement
He said much as there was the need for the active involvement of the private sector in the training and employment of health personnel in support of national efforts to enhance access to healthcare for the people, it was important to not compromise quality, indicating that managers of private health institutions had important roles to play towards the realisation of that objective.
“Improved health status leads to increased productivity, increased educational performance, enhanced life expectancy, improved savings and investment, and decreased debts and expenditure on health care; this would lead to greater equity, greater economic returns and social and political stability”, he stated.
The Vice Chancellor urged the graduands to take their time in taking major decisions in life and be responsible for such decisions.
Commendation
The Principal of the college, Mr Jacob K. Anakpor, commended staff, management and students of the school for their dedication and support towards the development of the school.
He said the college had established a new phytomedical clinic with competent health personnel to cater for the health needs of students, members of staff and residents of the communities.
The college had also acquired a certificate of authorisation from the National Accreditation Board and was awaiting the final certificate which would enable it to commence diploma programmes in Midwifery, Medical Laboratory Technology, Herbal Medicine and General Nursing next academic year.
The principal appealed to the government, AngloGold Ashanti, the Obuasi Traditional Council and the general public to support the development of the infrastructure of the institution, as well as the provision of clinical equipment, computers and other facilities to promote teaching and learning in the school.