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158 Police Facilities To be Disinfected in A/R
About 158 police facilities in the Ashanti Region are expected to be disinfested and disinfected by Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL).
The exercise, which will last for five days, is part of measures by the Ghana Police Service to fight and contain the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
It is a collaboration with the Police Administration and Zoomlion Ghana Limited, and it will cover the police training school, police stations, markets, offices, cells and barracks in the region.
Launching the exercise at the Ashanti Regional Police Headquarters in Kumasi yesterday, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah, urged police officers in the region to give their full cooperation to the Zoomlion.
That, according to him, would enable Zoomlion to undertake an effective and efficient exercise.
He, however, explained that some of the police facilities would only be fumigated while others would be disinfected.
He expressed appreciation to the police in the region for their efforts, especially in enforcing the “No Face Mask, No Going Out!” directive.
For his part, the Deputy Ashanti Regional Police Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) David Agyeman Adjim, commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for partnering Zoomlion Ghana Limited to fumigate and disinfect all police facilities across the country.
Shortly after the launch, the Zoomlion Ghana Limited sprayers moved to the Manhyia Police Station to begin the exercise. The team sprayed the barracks, cell and the various offices of the station.
The next police facility to undergo the exercise was the Kumasi Airport Police Station, where its cell, various offices and the entire compound was disinfected to create a safer and more conducive atmosphere for the officers and their families.
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GTA staff in Cape Coast for refresher training programme
Staff of Ghana Tourism Authority are currently in Cape Coast in the Central Region for capacity building.
The staff members from the Ghana Tourism Authority’s departments of Corporate Affairs, Marketing, Research, Product Development, and Investment have convened in the Central Regional Capital for a refresher training programme.
Against this backdrop, the team took the opportunity to visit some of the city’s notable sites and attractions, including Cape Coast Castle.
This initiative is under the esteemed leadership of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GTA, Mrs. Maame Efua Houadjeto, who prioritizes capacity building and equipping teams with adequate resources to achieve optimal results.
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Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana discusses potential collaborations in the health sector
The Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. A. M. Youseef has paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to discuss potential collaborations in the health sector.
The Ambassador highlighted several proposals from the Egyptian government, including providing accommodation for physicians inside or close to the hospital building.
Additionally, H.E. Youseef expressed interest in bringing expert physicians and medical instruments on board but emphasized the need for the Ghanaian government to provide the necessary infrastructure.
The establishment of pharmaceutical companies in Ghana was also proposed, with the Ambassador noting that proposals had already been made to some businessmen.
However, the Ambassador mentioned that one of the challenges they face is the slow response time from the Ghanaian government.
Mr. Akandoh in response acknowledged this challenge and assured the Ambassador that the President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, is committed to the health sector.
Given the current pressure on the government to provide funds for the health sector, Mr.Akandoh suggested that the Egyptian government take up the project in its entirety, including the construction of infrastructure and equipment.
This, he explained, would be more feasible as the Ghanaian government is currently focused on completing old projects left by the previous administration.
Mr.Akandoh appreciated the Egyptian government’s interest in collaborating with Ghana on health projects and advised them to bring more companies on board to help complete the project, noting that, it is a vital area of healthcare that the government would like to see thrive.
