The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) class of 2013 at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has commissioned a new pathology museum, a project undertaken in honor of their late classmate, Dr. Francis Agyarko-Wiredu and also to give back to the school after 10 years of medical training. The museum, furnished for GHS 170,000, aims to enhance the learning experience for medical students and advance the field of pathology in Ghana.
Dr. Mrs. Aba Kwegyirba Yorke, representing the School of Medical Sciences class of 2013, emphasized the significance of the donation, stating, "The late Dr. Francis Agyarko-Wiredu was a friend to everyone and has touched many lives. This museum is our way of honoring him and at the same time giving back to the school. We hope that in the coming years, more students will specialize in pathology because of this facility and the legacy of Dr. Agyarko-Wiredu." The newly furnished pathology museum includes state-of-the-art technology, which the department plans to expand upon.
The Head of the Pathology Department, Prof. Nicholas Akinwale Titiloye praised the 2013 class for their generosity and foresight. "This is a very wonderful gesture from the School of Medical Sciences 2013-year group, and we hope that many other classes will follow suit to develop our infrastructure. This donation is crucial for our department, the school, and the College of Health Sciences as a whole. It will significantly enhance our teaching capabilities and inspire more students to specialize in pathology." He assured the class of 2013 that the facility would be well maintained and built upon in the future.
The Dean of the School of Medical Sciences, Prof Akwasi Antwi Kusi concluded the event by thanking everyone who participated in the donation, highlighting that it had always been the plan for the 2013 graduates to give back to their alma mater on their 10th anniversary. “The project not only honors Dr. Francis Agyarko-Wiredu but also contributes significantly to the future of medical education at KNUST” he added.
The ceremony, attended by faculty, alumni, and students, marks a milestone in the development of medical education facilities at KNUST and sets a precedent for future alumni contributions.
