The Emergency Medical Technicians Association of Ghana (EMTAG) has appealed to the public to remain calm following the circulation of a viral social media video involving one of its instructors at the Paramedic and Emergency Care Training School (PECTS).
In a statement issued on Saturday, November 22, EMTAG confirmed that it had sighted the video, which captured a conversation between the instructor and a trainee identified as Karim Latif, who is of Fulani descent.
The association expressed concern over the growing public reactions and called on Ghanaians, particularly members of the Fulani community to disregard the content of the video. EMTAG emphasized that it values the contributions of all ethnic groups in Ghana and remains committed to serving communities without discrimination.
“The Emergency Medical Technicians Association of Ghana (EMTAG) has sighted a viral video circulating on social media involving one of our members, an instructor at the Paramedic and Emergency Care Training School (PECTS), in a conversation with recruit Karim Latif, a Fulani decent.
“We respectfully plead with management and the general public and especially our Fulani brothers and sisters to kindly disregard the content of the video. EMTAG acknowledges the diverse communities we serve and deeply values the contribution of every ethnic group, including the Fulani community, to national development.”
EMTAG also disclosed that the matter is being handled internally in line with the association’s disciplinary and ethical procedures. The leadership, however, appealed for leniency toward the officer involved, stressing the need to temper justice with mercy.
The association reassured the public of its dedication to upholding the highest standards of professionalism.
Below is the full statement
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS ASSOCIATION OF GHANA (EMTAG)
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EMTAG RESPONDS TO VIRAL SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO AND OUR PROFESSIONAL VALUES AS EMTAG MEMBERS
The Emergency Medical Technicians Association of Ghana (EMTAG) has sighted a viral video circulating on social media involving one of our members, an instructor at the Paramedic and Emergency Care Training School (PECTS), in a conversation with recruit Karim Latif, a Fulani decent.
We respectfully plead with management and the general public and especially our Fulani brothers and sisters to kindly disregard the content of the video. EMTAG acknowledges the diverse communities we serve and deeply values the contribution of every ethnic group, including the Fulani community, to national development.
We assure all that emergency medical services in Ghana remain strictly impartial and guided by compassion and duty to humanity.
EMTAG is engaging the appropriate bodies to address the matter internally and ensure that professional conduct is upheld at all levels. We urge the public to remain calm as the issue is being handled in accordance with our disciplinary and ethical standards.
It is our hope that Management will temper justice with mercy, and be lenient on the officer involved.
We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to serving all people without prejudice, bias, or discrimination.
Signed:
Mabel Abban
(PRO, EMTAG)
Source: Elvisanokyenews.com
