Accra, Oct. 1, GNA – Ensign Global University (EGU) has matriculated a new cohort of Master of Public Health (MPH) students, urging them to embrace the rigour of their training and develop the leadership, professionalism and entrepreneurial skills needed to address complex public health challenges.
The ceremony, which marked the university’s final matriculation for the year, formally admitted the students into the university community and the privileges and responsibilities of the Faculty of Community Health.
Addressing the students, Professor Stephen Alder, President of EGU, challenged the students to see the demanding nature of the MPH programme as an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
“We have to do our job. We need to test you, to stretch you, and to challenge you. If you are not challenged by this (MPH experience), you are not going to be better when you’re done,” Prof. Alder said.
He said the university’s expectation was for the students to emerge from the programme as professionals capable of making meaningful contributions to public health.
The students took the matriculation oath administered by Mr Patrick Kuma, the Registrar of the university, pledging to uphold the values and pillars of the university.
Representatives of the students, Ms Lawrencia Amoah and Mr Matthew Imbeah, expressed appreciation for the opportunity and pledged to approach the programme through teamwork, collaboration and shared learning.
They noted that public health required professionals from different disciplines to work together to understand and address health challenges.
“No single one of us can see health problems wholly,” they added.
They explained that while a laboratory scientist might see a test result, other professionals could provide insight into the household, environment and circumstances behind it.
“Everyone in this room is holding a piece of the picture, and we will spend the year putting the pieces together on the same table. That is what an MPH actually is,” they said.
As part of the ceremony, the students signed the matricula, formally adding their names to the university’s official records.
The event also featured goodwill messages from faculty members, representatives of the Ensign Graduate Students Association (E-GRASAG), invited guests and representatives from Brigham Young University.
Speaking on behalf of E-GRASAG, Ms Rita Coffie assured the students of the association’s support throughout their academic journey.
The new academic year also ushered in initiatives aimed at expanding access to public health education.
EGU introduced scholarship opportunities for members of the Manya Krobo Traditional Area and secured scholarship partnerships with national health organisations and institutions.
The initiatives formed part of the university’s broader efforts to strengthen its relationship with its host community and contribute to the development of skilled public health professionals in Ghana and beyond.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade