The Chrispharma Institute has successfully held its 7th graduation ceremony, honoring its 9th cohort of Medicine Counter Assistants (MCAs). The event marked another milestone in the school’s rapid growth and its expanding contribution to Ghana’s healthcare sector.
Held under the theme “Tomorrow’s Care Starts Here: Lighting the Path to Better Health,” the ceremony brought together faculty members, families, pharmacy professionals, and nearly 100 graduates whose training positions them as essential frontline healthcare providers.
Addressing the gathering, Principal Solomon Obiri applauded the graduates for their resilience, commitment, and transformation during the six-month program.
“Today, I see more than students in caps and gowns,” he said. “I see tomorrow’s healthcare heroes—hands that will offer medicine with compassion, voices that will counsel with patience, and hearts that will serve our communities with dedication.”
Mr. Obiri highlighted the diverse backgrounds of the graduates, noting that many traveled long distances to study in Koforidua or balanced academic work with family responsibilities. Despite these challenges, the class excelled both academically and professionally.
He announced that out of 98 candidates who sat for the Ghana Medicine Counter Assistants Certificate Examination, 95 passed—an impressive 97% success rate, placing the cohort among the top performers nationally.
“This is not just a statistic,” the principal emphasized. “It is a testament to your dedication and to the excellence of our faculty.”
Mr. Obiri also reiterated the critical role MCAs play within Ghana’s healthcare system, describing them as the “first point of contact” for many patients seeking pharmaceutical services and an essential bridge between communities and quality healthcare.
He reminded the graduates of their professional obligation to work under the supervision of a pharmacist and encouraged them to renew their MCA certificates every three years to maintain their legal and professional standing.
The principal expressed heartfelt appreciation to the chairman, vice principal, faculty, families, and supporters whose contributions helped shape the graduates’ success.
Since its establishment in 2020 with just 46 students, Chrispharma Institute has now trained 802 MCAs who serve across community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, pharmaceutical sales, and distribution outlets nationwide—demonstrating the institution’s significant and growing impact.
The ceremony also welcomed the incoming 10th cohort, who will begin studies in January 2025 under a new one-year academic program introduced by the Pharmacy Council of Ghana. The expanded curriculum features courses such as Criminal Code, Entrepreneurship, Industrial Pharmacy, Sign Language, ICT, and Health Promotion—subjects designed to broaden career opportunities and enhance patient-centered care.
“These additions are not just subjects on paper,” Mr. Obiri explained. “They are tools that will make you more versatile, more employable, and more impactful.”
He reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to advancing pharmaceutical education, revealing plans to secure accreditation for tertiary-level programs, including an HND Pharmacy Technician course.
To ensure that financial limitations do not hinder student success, Chrispharma Institute continues to provide scholarships, free learning materials, uniforms, ID cards, and hostel accommodation. Internship support and job referrals also remain priority areas.
Graduates were advised to avoid the pressure of showcasing success prematurely and instead focus on saving, investing wisely, and pursuing continuous personal and professional growth.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
