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Address concerns of nurses to reduce mass exodus
A preterm baby
Award winning neonatal healthcare advocate, Madam NaaKuorkorMayne-Eghan, has passionately appealed to Ghanaian nurses travelling to Europe for greener pastures to reconsider their decisions.
According to her, it was important to seek improvement in one’s life but their action would also endanger the lives of the hundreds of patients they left behind, especially babies that needed the best of care.
Speaking with The Spectator, Naa Mayne-Eghan, who doubles as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jay Foundation,mentioned the poor working conditions and low remuneration as reasons for the mass nurses’ migration.
“I wish these health professionals would ponder over the consequences of leaving the preterm babies and infants at the healthcare facilities in the hands of few professionals.
“These fragile babies require special attention and care at the hospitals. The presence of more healthcare workers will improve their chances ofsurvival at the neonatal intensive care units (NICUs),” she said.
She said the current situation if not addressed could lead to severe repercussions and increase infant mortality rate in the country.
Making reference to a Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) reports, she said over 4,000 nurses left Ghana for Europe between January and July 2023.
To reduce the menace, Naa Mayne- Eghan appealed to government to provide the necessary incentives and tools for health workers to stay in the country.
“I’m appealing to the nurses and doctors to have sympathy and continue taking care of preterm babies because they are already facing harsh conditions,” she pleaded.
She said her organisation was committed to working to refurbish NICUs in Ghana by providing the needed equipment and items to improve neonatal healthcare.
Naa Mayne-Eghan called for collaboration in the provision of essential equipment for healthcare facilities to discharge their duties effectively to save lives.
By Alfred Ankrah
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
