The School of Allied Health Sciences of the University of Cape Coast has launched its 10th anniversary to commemorate a decade of excellent allied health education, community service and research.
The School, since its establishment in 2015 has provided quality health education and service to the health sector both locally and internationally.
Addressing the gathering, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto, acknowledged the successes the school has chalked and said the past 10 years has witnessed the school’s significant growth, offering a range of innovative academic programmes that has equipped students with knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to excel in their chosen professions.
He said graduates of the school have made a significant impact in the health delivery systems, research, and policy, both locally and globally.
However, he called on the School to not only reflect on its achievements, but look ahead into the future.
“This reflects the university and the school’s commitment to staying at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field. Let us all look forward to the next 10 years, where the School of Allied Health Sciences will be a world-acclaimed school of excellence, providing quality Allied Health Education service and research.”
In his welcome address, the Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences, Professor Desmond Omane Acheampong remarked that the anniversary celebrations reflect on past achievements in producing competent, ethical and forward-thinking allied health professionals while also challenging the School to embrace innovation and strategic visioning for the future.
He noted that “The celebration is not merely a ceremony. It is a time of reflection, gratitude and strategic visioning.”
The celebration is under the theme “A Decade of Allied Health Education: Innovating for the Future of Allied Health Sciences”.
Delivering the keynote address on the theme, the Director of Allied Health at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Ignatius Awinibuno stated that the continuous existence of the school depends on its ability to adapt to changing trends of its environment.
He added that in a bid to innovate for the future, the school must preserve its core mission and integrity.
“We must constantly strive to maintain its integrity whilst preserving its institutional DNA from experiencing deadly destruction and thereby losing track of our original mission. The school of Allied Health Sciences must be open to transformative change that keeps us relevant through innovation whilst ensuring preservation of our core mission.”
The celebrations will feature various workshops, seminars, symposia, community health outreach programmes and extracurricular activities for both staff and students.
Gracing the launch of the celebrations were principal officers of the university, past and present management officials of the School and students.
The Central Regional Minister, Mr. Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere served as the special guest of honour for the occasion.
The celebrations will witness several community outreaches to selected underserved communities in the Central Region and will be crowned in July with a thanksgiving service.
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Source: Afote Asomdwoe Laryea/ATLFMNEWS
