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The College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) has graduated more than 300 students into various healthcare disciplines, marking a milestone moment for the institution and the nation’s health sector.
The ceremony, held at the Kossoh Town Campus, was attended by senior government officials, academics, and families who gathered to witness the new professionals take their oaths of service.
Among the distinguished guests was the Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. Haja Ramatulai, whose presence added a deeply personal dimension to the occasion. Dr. Ramatulai, a former COMAHS lecturer and dean, returned to the podium where she had once taught and mentored many of the graduates.
Addressing the ceremony, Dr. Ramatulai described the day as significant not only for the graduates but for Sierra Leone as a whole. “This college is not just an institution, but a place of hope,” she said. “I have had the privilege of teaching, mentoring, and working with bright and dedicated minds here since 2013.”
She reflected on her journey through COMAHS from lecturer to dean and now minister calling it a testament to dedication and perseverance. “Many of the graduating class of 2025 may have passed through my Biochemistry classes,” she noted with warmth. “It is truly humbling to witness your growth from students into competent, skilled, and compassionate health professionals.”
Dr. Ramatulai urged the graduates to uphold the highest ethical standards as they enter medical laboratory sciences, pharmacy, nursing, and clinical practice. She reminded them that their oaths represent a solemn commitment to accountability, professionalism, and service to humanity.
“This moment reminds me of the value of hard work, of patience and perseverance,” she said. “Work diligently and quietly, and let your results and success make all the noise.”
She also encouraged the new professionals to remain committed to national service and resilient in the face of challenges, emphasizing their critical role in saving lives and sustaining progress in the health sector.
The minister used the occasion to congratulate the newly appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor James Russell, expressing confidence in his leadership to strengthen COMAHS’s legacy in teaching, research, and partnerships.
As the graduates recited their oaths, the atmosphere shifted into one of solemn purpose.
The ceremony, enriched by Dr. Ramatulai’s reflections and guidance, highlighted COMAHS’s enduring role in shaping not only healthcare workers but future leaders of Sierra Leone’s health system.
The event concluded with renewed optimism a belief that the graduates stepping into the profession today will carry forward the institution’s tradition of excellence and serve as agents of transformation for the nation.
