Burao, Somaliland, 1 June 2008 - The first graduates from the Burao School of Health have completed their three year course. The thirty one students are the first batch of graduates from the school since 1986.

Speaking at the ceremony held at the Burao University campus Mrs Fadumo Osman, the school administrator, congratulated the graduates on completing their studies and encouraged them to use their knowledge and skill for the benefit of the people of Somaliland and the Horn of Africa.

The Togdher Region Health Co-ordinator, Mr Aden Mohamed also spoke at the ceremony to mark the graduation of the first batch of students from the School of Health since 1986 and reminded the graduates of their responsibility in filling the need for qualified health workers in the Somaliland health sector.

Other dignitaries attending the ceremony included the Director-General of Burao's General Hospital, Dr. Abdijibar Mohamed Abdi, senior officers from the Somaliland Health ministry, the Chair of the Togdher Regional Health committee and members from several international aid agencies.

The thirty one graduates will complete their final exams within the next week at Buroa University.

Source: Qarannews