Push Aid Africa (PAAF) has made a significant contribution to healthcare education in Ghana by donating nursing books to various Nursing and Midwifery institutions.
In his address at a donation ceremony at the University of Ghana’s Nursing and Midwifery Department, PAAF President, Prof. Jerry Nutor, emphasized the importance of physical educational materials to teaching and learning in Ghana.
He shared his personal experiences from his time in nursing training, highlighting the critical shortage of resources in school libraries. He underscored that while digital resources are valuable, many students in Ghana face challenges accessing the internet, making physical books essential for their education.
“Physical books are seen as more accessible and usable without the need for electricity or Wi-Fi,” he stated.
The donation was also supported by students from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), who played a vital role in collecting and shipping the books to Ghana.
Prof. Lilian Akorfa Ohene from the University of Ghana expressed gratitude for the timely donation, which addresses the pressing need for current nursing literature and research materials, especially with the increasing student population.
At Pantang Nursing Training College, Principal Lydia Kanyo Hafoba thanked PAAF for the much-needed resources, noting the college’s urgent requirement for library books. She also appealed for tablets and desktop computers to assist students in writing their licensure examinations. The Student Representative Council President, Elihu Selase, assured that the books will be well-utilized and highlighted the necessity of tablets to facilitate their studies.
Prof. Nutor encouraged the students to take their studies seriously, and stating the importance of mental health support in Africa. He reiterated PAAF’s commitment to addressing the needs of students, including the provision of tablets for educational purposes.
At Pentecost University, Dr. Timothy Oppong expressed appreciation for the donations, describing them as a divine gift that will enhance the educational experience for students and faculty. He also requested further support in the form of tablets to improve assessment processes.
The donations reflect PAAF’s broader mission to enhance healthcare education in Africa, including initiatives like the Africa Interdisciplinary Health Conference, which fosters collaboration among healthcare professionals to improve service delivery across the continent.
Source: ghananewsonline.com.gh