Susan Ofori-Atta
| Dr Susan Ofori-Atta | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1917 Accra, Ghana |
| Died | July 1985 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Relations | Sir Ofori-Atta 1 |
| Profession | Medical Doctor |
| Religion | Christianity |
Susan Ofori-Atta also de-Graft Johnson (1917–1985) was a Ghanaian physician and the first female doctor in the Gold Coast.
Early life and education
Ofori-Atta was born in Kyebi in 1917. She received her primary education at Mary's Convent at Elmina in 1921, secondary education at Achimota School in 1929. Ofori-Atta was one of the pioneer students after the college was opened in 1927, she was the head girl's prefect in her final year and sat Cambridge School Certificate. At her tertiary level she practiced midwifery at Korle-Bu,she further continued her education at Edinburgh University Medical Schoolwhere she obtained her MB,Ch.B degree in 1949.
Career
Ofori-Atta began her career as a midwife and then studied to become a pediatrician, making her the first female doctor in Gold Coast now known as Ghana.[1] In 1960, she volunteered her time at a Congolese hospital that was understaffed.[2]
Legacy
A women's house at the Achimota School was named after Ofori-Atta,.[3]
References
- ↑ "National Commission on Culture". ghanaculture.gov.gh. Retrieved 2015-08-08.
- ↑ "Friends in Deed". Jet. 19 (3): 44. 19 November 1960. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ↑ "Old Achimotan Association". www.oldachimotan.net. Retrieved 2015-08-08.