Abuakwa South MP presents over 40 Cuban-trained doctors to Okyenhene after completing medical training

More than 40 Ghanaian medical doctors trained in Cuba have been formally presented to the Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, and the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council following the successful completion of their medical education.

The presentation was made by the Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr Kingsley Agyeman, at a meeting of the Okyeman State Council.

The doctors benefited from scholarship opportunities facilitated by Dr Agyeman approximately seven years ago, during his tenure as Director of the National Scholarship Authority, as part of efforts to address the shortage of medical professionals in Okyeman and its surrounding communities.

Dr Agyeman explained that the initiative was inspired by concerns raised by the Okyenhene about the inadequate number of doctors serving hospitals within the traditional area, despite the existence of healthcare facilities.

According to him, the traditional ruler’s concerns prompted him to commit to supporting the training of young men and women from the area to help bridge the gap and improve access to quality healthcare.

“We have hospitals in Okyeman, but we didn’t have doctors. I made this commitment to ensure that we get medical doctors to help improve healthcare delivery within Okyeman and its environs,” he said.

He noted that the scholarship initiative was made possible through the Okyenhene’s intervention and support, making the presentation an important opportunity to formally acknowledge the traditional ruler following the successful completion of the programme.

The MP expressed satisfaction with the return of the graduates, describing their achievement as a significant milestone in the collective effort to strengthen healthcare delivery in Okyeman.

The doctors, in turn, expressed gratitude to Dr Agyeman for facilitating the scholarship opportunities and acknowledged the Okyenhene’s prayers, guidance and encouragement throughout their period of study.

As a mark of appreciation, the graduates presented a citation to the Okyenhene in recognition of his support and contribution to their academic journey.

The successful completion of their training is expected to provide a boost to efforts to address the shortage of medical personnel in Okyeman and neighbouring communities.

Attention will now turn to the necessary professional licensing and registration processes to enable the graduates to practise in Ghana and contribute meaningfully to the country’s healthcare delivery system.