Bosaso Medical Institute Honours its first Graduates

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Bosaso Medical Institute Honours its first Graduates

- Sunday, October 12, 2003 at 11:14

 

Bosaso, (AllPuntland) – After three long years, the first group of graduate students of Bosaso Medical Institute were honoured today at a greatly organised graduation ceremony where all 64 graduates were awarded with certificates after successful completion.

 

Bosaso Medical Institute, the only one of its kind in Somalia, is supported by the Kuwaiti-based IICO international charitable organisations, and managed by the local chapter in Somalia.

 

At the opening of the graduation ceremony, Professor Abdirazaq Hussen Hassan, the head of the Bosaso Medical Institute provided a concise history of the Institute established in January 2000, its collaboration with IICO and with other international organisations, its vision and plan for the future. Professor Hassan thanked instructors, parents, dignitaries, state representatives and the public at large for their continuous support and willingness to partake in the success of the institute. In congratulating the graduates, he commended them for the persistence and hard work they had displayed over the past three years. In addition, Professor Hassan pointed out the likelihood of securing scholarships and training opportunities abroad to further develop the required skills and augment deep knowledge concentration in the medical field. “The Institute plans to expand its operations, faculties and training facilities in order to accommodate for larger number of students, and to also accept to its programs not only female students, but male students too in the very near future”, he added.

 

Attending the ceremony was the President of Puntland State of Somali, Abdillahi Yussuf Ahmed who in a morally uplifting speech paid tribune to the graduate students for their momentous and historical achievement encouraging them to take their responsibility in the community seriously, and to play their societal role in the welfare of the community. He commended them for their patience and dedication in completing the program, and determination in furthering their training and education.

 

“You are the future of the country. You are the leadership of tomorrow. You have done something commendable and exemplary in the eyes of many, and Somalis in particular will be proud of your achievements” added Mr Yussuf while addressing the students. “It was perilous tragedy that set upon our country. And unfortunately, one that left behind a culture of instability, institutional destruction, collapse of state mechanism, fragmentation of social fabric, scarcity and deficiency impacting all aspects of our society” he added addressing the assembly with respect to the legacy of the civil war and the current Somali social, economic, political and fragmentation.

 

Present also at the graduation ceremony were Minister of Health Said Mohamed Mohamoud (Aduur), Minister of Interior Ali Abdi Aware, General Adde Muse Hirsi, dignitaries and other government officials. Parents, family members and friends of the graduates along with members of the community were also present at the graduation ceremony.

 

Mr Aduur, the Minister of Health addressing the graduate students pointed out that “The Ministry of health is one of the Ministries with tangible accomplishments since its inception, and that we will strife towards further improving health conditions. And although Puntland territories are demographically vast with many medical professionals, the need for highly trained and experienced medical professionals is still prevalent”. General Adde Muse Hirsi who also spoke at the ceremony congratulated students for their achievements pointing out that they [students] were great assets and triumph for the people of Puntland.

 

Of the estimated 2.5 million population [based on government report – October 2000] predominantly concentrated in and around the six major cities of Puntland State of Somali, the number of medical and public health professionals has increased in large proportion relative to other regions in Somalia.

 

AllPuntland News Desk

[Saxardiid]

well done everyone involved in this greate institution and congratulate all gratuates. Good news like this from back home is very rare and every bit of it is well received.

 

best wishes

[OG_Girl]

Great news !!

 

thanx for sharring with us .

 

salaam

[rudy-Diiriye]

now thats one gaint step for nomads and one lil step from our maraween kuwaiti brethrens!!!

[LuCkY]

WeLL Congrats to them for having compLeted one of the many steps towards their goaL,InshaALLah they wiLL get there.