Family Health University (FHU) has held its December 2025 graduation ceremony at the forecourt of the University in Accra, celebrating the achievements of 318 new healthcare professionals from its Medical School and School of Nursing and Midwifery.

The event was held under the theme, “Building Bridges and Raising Ladders for the Next Generation of Healthcare Providers.”

Delivering the keynote address, Professor Enyonam Yao Kwawukume, Founder and Vice Chancellor of Family Health University/Hospital, applauded the graduates for their resilience, discipline, and commitment to excellence.

A total of 73 medical students graduated, with 30 receiving the Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences for completing their pre-clinical studies and progressing to the clinical phase of their training.

The remaining 43 medical candidates completed their clinical requirements and now qualify for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree.

Prof. Kwawukume noted that these young doctors are poised to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s pursuit of accessible and quality healthcare.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery presented 245 graduates, including 111 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 64 Bachelor of Science in Midwifery, and 70 Nurse Assistant Clinical graduates. He commended them for embracing a profession that demands not only knowledge and skill but empathy, compassion, and dedication to service.

The Vice Chancellor highlighted the University’s steady growth, including the recruitment of competent faculty, expansion of lecture halls, acquisition of additional vehicles for clinical rotations, and ongoing construction of student hostels, office spaces, and more learning facilities.

He emphasised the importance of international partnerships in strengthening research and academic exchange. FHU’s longstanding collaboration with the University of Virginia (UVA) continues to yield results, with the two institutions jointly researching adolescent sexual and reproductive health in the Greater Accra and Volta Regions.

As part of its exchange programme, FHU recently hosted 10 students and three faculty members from UVA, who joined FHU nursing students in Community Needs Assessment exercises in Old Ningo, focusing on continuity of care under the Expanded Programme on Immunisation.

Partnerships with the University of Michigan, including the Schweitzer Mich-Ghana Student Research Grant, were also highlighted for supporting maternal and child health research among FHU students.

Prof. Kwawukume reaffirmed the University’s mission to train competent, ethical, and compassionate professionals capable of addressing real health challenges. He called on stakeholders to continue supporting the institution’s growth and community impact.

Guest of Honour, Air Commodore D. A. Akrong, Acting Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), praised the graduates for their dedication and encouraged them to uphold the highest standards of service.

He reminded them that healthcare professionals serve as bridges between “pain and healing, despair and hope,” and urged them to lift others as they progress.

Air Commodore Akrong commended FHU leadership and faculty for shaping professionals grounded in humanity and leadership, and applauded families and guardians for their sacrifices.

Five exceptional graduates received top honours: Overall Best BSc Medical Science – Bediako Felicity Akunor Dede; Overall Best MBChB Student – Quaye Millicent; Overall Best Nursing Graduate – Gwyn Antoinette; Overall Best Midwifery Graduate – Kuatsenu Jessicaand Overall Best Nurse Assistant Clinical – Okoawo Osamudiamen Daisy.

The ceremony ended with congratulatory messages to all graduates as they embark on their professional journeys.

Among the dignitaries present at the ceremony were Dr Susu Bridget Kwawukume, Founder of Family Health University and Hospital, and Chief Medical Director of the Hospital; the Chairman of Council, Brig. Gen. Daniel K. Frimpong (Rtd.), the Paramount Chief of Teshie Traditional Council, Gbetsorlor Nii Ashitey Akomfra III, the MP for Ledzokuku Krowor Municipal Assembly, Benjamin Ayiku, and Reverend Father Andrew Campbell of the Weija Leprosarium.