“It’s okay to miss you,It’s okay to cry.Just know I’ll never forget you.This isn’t a permanent goodbye”. Samantha M. Hann It is an honor to write this tribute to Professor Jacob Plange-Rhule, a friend, colleague, teacher, scholar, educational administrator, husband, father, and son. From whatever perspective, he stood apart as someone special. We are profoundly …
‘I’m not dead; I’m just tired’. That’s what you said to me in my dream. I run upstairs to your room–for what, I cannot tell–but it was at your door that I finally woke up and realised that I’d been dreaming. I’m perpetually broken. Oh, Daddy. I thought we were going to have you around …
I have struggled in the last four weeks since your demise to put myself together and write something in memory of you, Prof. I guess I’m still expecting a return call or message on WhatsApp to say “Gordon I’m busy now; call me at ….”. This would have been your usual response when you weren’t …
As partners and colleagues from Adum Clinic, we wish to express our deepest condolences to his wife, Dr. Gyikua Plange-Rhule, their children, and the entire Plange-Rhule family on the passing of our colleague and dear friend, Professor Jacob Plange-Rhule. Professor Plange-Rhule served his patients and the community with compassion, dedication and skill. He was a …
Your work on earth has made a positive impact on many lives. I remember how you made it so easy to understand complex medical topics. The lecture on how to differentiate between pleural effusion, consolidation and pneumothorax is still fresh in my mind. You inspired confidence in me as a house officer, you encouraged me …
It is with a heavy heart that I write this tribute. Our journey started from Medical school through working closely at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and then coming together to work as partners at Adum Clinic. Your academic and clinical achievements speak for themselves. You lived a life of service to humanity and the medical …
Professor Jacob Plange-Rhule was both a partner and a doctor at Adum Clinic, Kumasi. After graduating from the School of Medical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in 1984, Professor Plange-Rhule obtained his PhD in Renal Physiology from the University of Manchester and also trained in Internal Medicine. He became a Consultant …
The last time we met was at my promotional interview when you were the chairman of the panel .. It looked as though you have been waiting for an opportunity to give me council on how to improve myself. I knew immediately that this is someone who wanted me to succeed. I was planning to …
I have very fond memories of when you thought me physiology in my second year of medical school. Thank you for all you contributed to my life. You were a perfect gentleman. Rest In Peace
I pray for the repose of his soul and God’s protection for those he has left behind. My condolences to our colleagues and staff of Ghana College Secretariat.