The Team Lead for the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) Biomedical Engineering, Engr. Ruth Appiah, has charged newly trained biomedical engineers to apply their skills and knowledge to enhance healthcare delivery in their respective hospitals. She emphasized that biomedical engineers play a crucial role in ensuring that life-saving machines and devices function optimally for the benefit of patients.
*Key Takeaways:*
– *Capacity Building:* The 2025 Local Training Programme for Ghanaian Biomedical Engineers aimed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of biomedical engineers in maintaining medical equipment and supporting quality healthcare delivery.
– *Crucial Role:* Engr. Appiah stressed that biomedical engineers are essential to the healthcare team, going beyond equipment maintenance to ensure optimal functionality.
– *Continuous Learning:* She encouraged participants to serve as change agents in their regions, promoting a culture of continuous learning and advocating for best practices in equipment management and maintenance.
– *Collaboration:* The training program was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, highlighting the importance of partnership in capacity building.
*Empowering Biomedical Engineers:*
The training program brought together 40 participants from various health facilities nationwide, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to make meaningful contributions to healthcare improvement. By emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and collaboration, Engr. Appiah’s message underscores the critical role biomedical engineers play in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare delivery system ¹.
By Josephine Tetteh.
