A batch of 21 students graduated yesterday from the first Pharmacy Assistant Training Programme conducted by the Ministry of Health. The 12-month programme which began in January was the first of its kind and was conducted at the Liliendaal Training Centre. A multifaceted programme was done prior to the Pharmacy Assistant Training Programme.Minister within the Ministry of Health Dr. Bheri Ramsaran and other officials attended the graduation ceremony held at the Georgetown Club.The Minister reminded the newly trained Pharmacist Assistants that they will have more responsibility on their shoulders and urged them to step up to the challenge.He urged the gathering to help manage resources available,Cheap NFL jerseys China, noting that the Regional Health budget for 2008 is $360M,Cheap NFL Jerseys, a sharp increase from previous years.Minister Ramsaran said government’s policy is to ensure that all citizens receive quality medical care and reiterated that “we are pivotal in ensuring this is done by indulging ourselves in economies of savings’.He reminded the graduates to go beyond being a pharmacy assistant.Four hundred and thirty-one students are undergoing nursing training,Authentic NHL Jerseys, the largest number of people in any training course in Guyana,Jerseys Wholesale, he said.The Minister also reminded health workers of their duty and the importance of being punctual and prompt at all times to ensure that clients receive efficient attention.Minister Ramsarran said that the administration recognizes that there are many challenges confronting society and in this regard he noted that while the Ministry may not be able to provide material incentives many non-salary incentives such as improved working conditions and training have been forthcoming.?????He urged graduates to become computer literate and more competitive. “We have to use modern technology to improve efficiency of the health sector.”