Dr. Andy Quarcoopome, head of the Tema Animal Hospital, as part of his mandate to encourage the students of the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), has made a special donation and support to the school. The donation included books and teaching equipment to enhance academic work. The students were also presented surgical disposables which included gloves, cups, and stethoscopes for their clinical. He has also succeeded in bringing Professor Walter Renberg, a Professor from the Kansas State University to facilitate teaching in the school.

Dr. Quarcoopome at the presentation ceremony said, from experience he has come to realise the immense changes as regards animal treatment in the country. Therefore, the item donated is to aid students come par with the recent revolution in the treatment of animals.

He indicated that, this humanitarian duty is a wakeup call to all graduates and current students of the school to look back and contribute to helping the other needy students in the school. This will promote the profession and change the Ghanaian mentality towards the profession.

Dr. R. D. Folitse, Dean of the school of Veterinary Medicine explained that, Dr. Quarcoopome has been of great assistance to the school. His hospital serves as a place for industrial attachment to our students. He is a member of the Christian Veterinary Missions; a group which presented stethoscopes, projector, books amounting $1000 (one thousand U.S dollars) after the school was attacked by thieves. The group also brought visitors from the United States who gave public lectures.

Professor Walter Renberg, a visiting Professor from the Kansas State University and an expert in International Veterinary studies, Animal Orthopaedic Surgery, also advised the students to take advantage of this innovation and forge ahead to becoming successful in the profession. He as well urged the students to inculcate the habit of learning beyond the classroom materials and not to only focus on acquiring the degree. This he added is what makes you a Professional.

Pro Vice Chancellor, Professor Samuel Nii Odai showed gratitude and responded that, the university will not always be at the receiving end of these initiatives but then, will also contribute their quota in making the beneficiaries proud. He concluded that, this gesture should trigger individuals to move from being successful to rather being significant in impacting other people’s life and that of the country as a whole.