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Dr. Cordelia Afra Solomon, aka Dr. Gifty Sunkwa-Mills (née
“Afrasolo” Melomey) (MBChB,MIH)
Medical Superintendent, Ghana Health
Currently in training as an ICU doctor Service
(Intensivist) at the University of Nevada
School of Medicine – subspecialty in Wrigley House (Block D); S1
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Class (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Mother of three wonderful kids and
counting Member of Jewels in His Crown;
Wildlife Club
Abban House; S2 Class (Physics,
Chemistry, Biology) Scorpio; ENFP personality
Member of Junior Achievement Club Alumna of the University of Ghana
Medical School (BSc, MBChB);
ISTP Personality University of Copenhagen (Master
of International Health); and Ghana
Alumna of University of Ghana Medical College of Physicians (MGCP- Public
School (BSc & MD); St. Vincent’s Health)
Medical Centre, Connecticut (Specialist Interests: Tennis; Reading
in Internal Medicine)
esley Girls’ High School taught
Interests: Travelling; Spending time with Wme a lot in both social and
kids; Reading, Volunteer work academic spheres. I learnt to stick my
y time in Gey Hey seems like a neck out and be daring in life; no doubt
I had the courage to join the team that
Mlifetime ago. I made a number volunteered for the Ebola response in
of good friends, some of which I have Liberia in 2014!
carried along in life. I was part of the
team (a stock taker) that started the School shop. I remember trying a 1500m race for inter- Since graduating from the University of Ghana Medical School in 2005, I have worked with
houses – it was a disaster! I only beat one person, who was injured; but I did get a point for Abban the Ghana Health Service in various capacities as a Medical Officer, Medical Director and as
House because I finished the race! a Municipal Director of Health Services. As a Gey Hey trained professional with a touch of
excellence, I am very passionate about medical and public health issues, and health policy and
One of the interesting memories I recall is house inspection with Mr. Amenuku. OMG, nothing planning.
was ever good enough! With a smile he would point to whatever thing he was dissatisfied with
and say ‘scrub again’. His smile hasn’t changed! God bless him. My most interesting memory in WGHS is my very first day in school, surrounded by other girls
who seemed like they had appeared from different planets. Despite the intimidation of thick
Life and growing up has taught me a lot and I’m learning more every day; tall figures staring at my petite self, amidst all the teasing and provocations by the seniors and
• Death is unpredictable and inevitable so live your life right; do right by the people around you colleagues, I found friendship and laughter.
and by God who decides when your time is up. As a physician, I must add that a healthy lifestyle
is important. I enjoyed Fante lessons with Paa Wie-Jo, Sunday lunch, and random locker inspections at rest
• I wish everyone would be honest, simple and real, instead of usually thinking one thing and hour.
saying the opposite. WGHS gave me reason to be disciplined and different. Indeed, “You only live once. Let your life
• My kids have taught me to respect and appreciate different personalities; everyone has different count”.
needs.
Mrs. Rosina Acheampong has always been my inspiration to ‘live pure, speak true, right wrong
I am passionate about and hope to help improve acute/critical healthcare in Ghana. I believe and follow the king’.
solving most of the world’s problem begins with ourselves; as simple as brightening the corner
where you are. Applying the Rotary 4-Way Test my Papa taught me also helps.

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