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CDS hosts Two Star Generals in valedictory meeting

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Major General William Agyapong hosted a gathering of all Two-Star

Generals in the Ghana Armed Forces at his office in Burma Camp on Monday, April, 28, 2025.

During the meeting, the CDS expressed his heartfelt appreciation and admiration for the Generals’ exceptional professionalism and dedicated service to the country.

He extended gratitude from the President and Commander-in-Chief, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to the Ghana Armed Forces.

He then informed the Generals that, to aid command and control in the Armed Forces, many of them present are to be released honourably from the service in accordance with Ghana Armed Forces regulations.

The Commandant, National College of Defence Studies, Major General Irvine Aryeetey, on behalf of the Generals present opined that, the current change in Military High Command Structure was nothing new but

consistent with the history of the Ghana Armed Forces.

He also posited that, as tradition demands, new intakes take over from their predecessors.

He cited the handing over from the then CDS, Lt Gen OB Akwa to Vice Admiral S Amoama which was 5 intakes down the line (Intake 18 and 23).

Again, in the case of CDS Vice Admiral S Amoama as he then was and General T Oppong-Peprah, it was 3 intakes down the line (Intakes 23

and 26).

He concluded that, the current change in command between the immediate past CDS, General T Oppong-Peprah and the current CDS, Major General W Agyapong, which is 4 intakes down the line was consistent with the military tradition.

He however, expressed gratitude to the CDS for inviting them to formally inform and honour them, which was a novelty.

The meeting concluded with a luncheon hosted by the CDS at his office, where he wished the Generals well in their future endeavours.

Also present at the meeting were the Service Chiefs and the Chief of Staff, General Headquarters.

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Strengthening Diplomatic Ties: US Ambassador meets Interior Minister

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak received the Ambassador Virginia Palmer, US Ambassador to Ghana in his office in Accra.

The meeting, focused on strengthening bilateral ties and discussing mutual interests and officially inform the Minister of the end of her duty tour in Ghana.

Muntaka Mubarak outlined key areas of interest of the Ministry, and explored opportunities for continued collaboration.

The Minister also commended Amb. Palmer for her contributions to the Interior Ministry and its agencies, highlighting the progress made in U.S.-Ghana relations.

Amb. Virginia Palmer thanked the Minister for his support during her tenure in Ghana and assured him of the continuous support of the US government not just to the Interior Ministry but Ghana as a whole.

The discussions underscored the strong partnership between the Ghana and US with both sides expressing commitment to strengthening ties in areas of mutual benefit.

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Ministry of Health commends partners for supporting MahamaCares

The Ministry of Health has expressed its profound appreciation to Telecel Ghana, Alive Industries, East Cantonment Pharmacy, and KMI Energies for their generous contributions to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), an initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals living with chronic diseases across the country.

Telecel Ghana has pledged to support the initiative by equipping three (3) healthcare centers with HPV testing kits, digital colposcopes, and biopsy instruments.

The donation, which will also cover operational costs for these facilities over two years, is expected to enable the screening of at least 5,000 women in the first year, offering free diagnostic services to underserved communities.

Additionally, Alive Industries has donated ₵500,000.00, East Cantonment Pharmacy has contributed ₵50,000.00, and KMI Energies has supported the initiative with ₵5,000.00.

These contributions are expected to significantly strengthen the MahamaCares initiative and help expand its reach and impact nationwide.

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, praised the efforts of the contributing organizations and emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in improving national health outcomes.