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CASFORD 2009 Alumni Year Group commissions renovated Aluta Square

The 2009 Alumni year group of Casely Hayford Hall on Saturday, September 3, 2022 commissioned the newly renovated Aluta Square at Casford Hall in the University of Cape Coast.
The Aluta Square which is regarded as the “Madison Square Gardens’ of Casely Hayford Hall is the central point within the hall. It is a symbolic place where Casfordians meet regularly to bond and interact.
The Aluta Square project was undertaken by the 2009-Alumni year group as part of project lined up for their 10th Anniversary celebrations.
Speaking at the colourful event, Dr Hubert Danquah Nyarko, the hall master of Casely Hayford Hall said the Aluta Square is where most of the social gatherings take place so for that reason, the 2009 Alumni group seeing its significance, partnered with the Hall council to give it a facelift.
He said as part of the Hall Council and Junior Common Room Committee’s (JCRC) mandate to provide a secure and safe environment favourable for education, they have embarked on several projects which coincided with the Aluta Square Project undertaken by the 2009 Alumni year group.
Among these projects include painting of the hall, construction of a hybrid library and renovation of the Canteen space.
He added that it is the vision of the hall council to continue providing an enabling environment for education and development.
“We therefore admonish all students to play their role in making this vision a reality” He stated.
Dr. Nyarko appealed to the other year groups and corporate bodies to support the final phase of the library project embarked by the JCRC and the Hall Council.
He urged other year groups to take up projects such as the Casford 2009 Alumni has done in bid to provide a secure and serene environment that is conducive for academic and personal development.
On the physical development and general well-being of Casfordians, Dr. Hubert Danquah Nyarko said that, it is regrettable to note that deviant behavior displayed by some few students ofhall tarnishes Hall’s image and compromises security on campus.
The Chairman for the 2009 Alumni year group, Awagah Terrance Yaw, on his part said the year group entered the hall at a time when the hall was facing a lot of difficulties and was in poor state, with shortage of water, power crises, dilapidated places of convience and a stench at the entrance that spreads all the way to Zongo.
He stated that they could not be happier than to come back and do something for the great hall during their 10th anniversary, as well as acknowledged the three faithful fellows; Fellow Lord Appiah-Kubi (Local Organizing Committee Chairman), Fellow Wilson Seyram Ameamu (1st Vice Chair) and Fellow Solomon Paa Kwesi Efum (2nd vice Chair) for their dedication, hard work and contribution throughout the entire project.
He pleaded with the Casford Fraternity and all Casford Alumni year groups to come and support the great Casely Hayford Hall in other projects which will inure to the benefit of the hall.
In his conclusion speech, Mr. Awagah Terrence Yaw beseeched all fellow Casfordians home and aborad to emulate this feat to ensure the great Casely Hayford hall attains the befitting status is has long dreamt of.
The students of Casely Hayford Hall were seen happy as they sang their hall anthem and also asked that, other Alumi year group follow the path of the 2009-Alumni year group and give back to the great hall.
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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.