Health workers advised to uphold code of ethics of their profession

Kokofu (Ash), Aug 23, GNA - Dr. Kofi Asare, Ashanti Regional Director of Health Services, has tasked health workers to uphold the code of ethics of their profession in the discharge of their duties. This, he said, would ensure quality health care delivery in the country.

Dr. Asare said this at the first matriculation ceremony of 58 students of the Health Assistance Training School at Kokofu near Bekwai in the Amansie East Municipality in Ashanti at the weekend. He said the government had done well by putting in place basic policies and institutions to ensure an all-inclusive health delivery in the country.

The Regional Health Director announced that government was working hard to assist the smooth administration of the school and provide all the necessary logistics that would ensure proper teaching and learning.

Dr Asare noted that plans were underway to ensure that all District Hospitals have enough doctors to facilitate quick response to patients.

He appealed to the students to study hard whiles displaying good conduct in their academic endeavours and also advised parents to entreat their wards to concentrate on their studies and avoid reckless lifestyles.

Mrs Hagar Agyir, Principal of the School, said out of the 1,000 applicants only 58 were admitted as a result of limited facilities and emphasised the need for government to come to the aid of the school for improved academic work.

She also appealed to the regional health directorate to extend the services of the Kokofu health facility to cover in-patients care to enable the students gained some experience in basic nursing procedures. Dr A. Konney, Medical Superintendent of the Kokofu Government Hospital, entreated communities within the catchment area of the hospital to commit resources towards the improvement of structures and facilities at the school.