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Adukrom chief, elders honour Presiding member
Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio V (left) presenting a citation to Mr Asiedu Offei
The Presiding Member of the Akuapem North Municipal Assembly, Mr Asiedu Offei, has been honoured by the chief and people of Adukrom.
The gesture was in recognition of his immense contributions, either in cash or kind, not only to Adukrom, the traditional headquarters of the Nifa Division of the Akuapem Paramouncy, but the entire Akuapem Municipality of the Eastern Region.
The Chief of Adukrom, who doubles as the Nifahene, Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio V, bestowed the honour on him at Adukrom recently.
The function, which coincided with the town’s Akwasidae Festival, was witnessed by sub-chiefs, elders and people from all walks of life.
According to Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio, the chiefs and people of the Nifa Division had to honour Mr Offei becauase of his commitment towards the development of Okuapemman and beyond.
The chief read the citation and said, “Your esteem organisation has served the Adukrom, Okere community by contributing financially towards several projects which have lifted the town to become a beacon of many. Your contribution and commitment to the success of Odwira Festivals is much appreciated. Chiefs, Queens and people of Adukrom appreciate your patroitism and are grateful to you. Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio V on this occasion of Akwasidae bestows on you this honour. Ayekoo.”
Osuodumgya was hopeful that Mr Asiedu Offei would continue to support the area to help uplift the town and improve the living conditions of the people.
Mr Offei, who was grateful for the honour done him, assured that he would never turn his back against the town in terms of supporting the construction of social amenities either with cash or materials.
He promised that he would donate three cows to Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio to enable him and sub-chiefs and the entire people to celebrate this year’s Odwira Festival.
From Spectator Reporter, Adukrom
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Minister of Health appeals to Tamale Teaching Hospital striking doctors
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has appealed to the striking doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to calll off the suspension and come to the negotiation table.
However, he refused to apologise as demanded by the striking doctors.
The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.
This follows an unannounced visit to the hospital by the Minister on Tuesday.
The Minister made the appeal when addressing the media in Accra on Today, April 24 2025.
According to him, dialogue is the only way out to resolve the issue, adding that he was ready collaborate with them.
“I am prepared for us to come around the table and discuss whatever we need to discuss,” Mr Akandoh said.
“My humble appeal to my wonderful medical doctors and health professionals at Tamale Teaching Hospital is that I am the first person to take care of your interests. Therefore, let’s call off the strike and let’s all regroup and strategise going forward,” he concluded.
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Health Minister donates medical equipment to Tamale Teaching Hospital, pledges commitment to reforms
The Minister for Health Kwabena Miintah Akandoh has reiterated government’s commitment to address long-standing challenges in the health sector, describing the health system as one that requires urgent reform and collective responsibility.
He made these remarks during a donation of some essential medical equipment and supplies to the Tamale Teaching Hospital on behalf of the Ministry of Health.
The donation included a wide range of equipment such as ECG machines, ICU ventilators, cardiac monitors, anesthesia machines, infant incubators, and essential
Consumables amounting to about 35 items.
Among the items highlighted were
Emergency Health Equipment (EHE) sets, nebulizer sets, and medical-grade towels.
The Health Minister acknowledged the difficult working conditions health professionals continue to endure and emphasized that government efforts alone would not be enough to resolve systemic issues.
He called for unity across the health sector and urged all stakeholders, including medical doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, to work together to ensure that the country’s limited resources are used efficiently.
He noted that the wellbeing of the ordinary Ghanaian should be central to healthcare delivery, cautioning against practices that marginalize the underprivileged due to resource scarcity. According to him, every Ghanaian life is valuable, and the system must reflect that belief in both policy and practice.
Mr.Akandoh stressed that his leadership approach is rooted in humility, collaboration, and respect for all health workers. While acknowledging that change may come with challenges, he maintained that cooperation is key to achieving lasting improvements in the sector.
The Minister pleaded with health professionals in the Tamale Teaching Hospital to call off the strike and regroup to strategize on more effective ways to address their concerns through dialogue and collaboration with relevant authorities.
The donation to the Tamale Teaching Hospital forms part of a broader national initiative to modernize medical infrastructure and enhance service delivery in Ghana’s healthcare.
