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Catholic Priest condemns assault on suspected thieves
The Parish Priest of the St Augustine Catholic Church in Ashaiman, Reverend Father Ignatius Ayivor has condemned the practice of assaulting suspected thieves.
He said the fact that a person was thought to be a thief was not a good reason to mete out instant justice on them, a situation which in some cases had resulted in deaths.
Rev Ayivor made the statement during the Good Friday church service where he said it was unfortunate that there had been instances where victims had been innocent but often come too late.
He said it was worrying that even in some instances, persons passing by would not even take the trouble to ask why the victim was being subjected to the barbaric act but would rather join in the violence.
He said there were others who would also choose not to engage in the act of brutality but also refuse to call for help for the victim.
Rev FrAyivor said people could find themselves in such disturbing situations it is difficult for one to prove his or her innocence.
He recalled that even Jesus Christ found Himself in an awkward situation where those who knew the truth about His innocence failed to intervene in His situation.
He said sometimes people supported wrong doing because they feared losing their relationship with others or a position they hold and would choose to engage in what is wrong to protect that.
He said Pontius Pilate in the Holy Bible was one of such persons who failed to do what was right as he chose the easy way out instead of freeing Jesus Christ.
He said there was the need for everyone to have conscience and stand up for what is the truth regardless of the consequences.
Rev FrAyivor also admonished the youth against the excessive love for money which he said had led some people into their early graves.
He said Judas Iscariot took the money after betraying Jesus Christ but at the end did not even live to enjoy the money paid for doing what was not right.
From DzifaTettehTay, Ashaiman
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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The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.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.
