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Central Regional NADMO hold handing over ceremony

In line with established practices & conventions, the Central Regional NADMO Secretariat witnessed a peaceful change of leadership yesterday, April, 23, 2025 between the outgoing acting Regional Director, Mr Emmanuel Kweku Arkoh Yeboah and the new Regional Director, Emmanuel Kwesi Dawood Mensah.

The ceremony brought the transition process to a remarkable end for work to continue under the new and experienced leadership with the Reset Agenda.

During the the handing over, Mr.Dawood appreciated the outgoing acting director and wished him well in his next assignment whilst urging the staff to continue giving their best towards achieving the set objectives of the Organization in line with the Director-General’s mandate.

CDCO Kwesi Dawood, brings onboard a wealth of risk reduction, professional, academic, military, civil defence, humanitarian, governance, political, climate adaptation, communications, relief mobilization, DVG mobilization, management and disaster prevention experiences which are highly needed towards the Reset Agenda within NADMO Central in line with the Director General’s mandate.

He joined NADMO as a Senior Disaster Control Officer, rose through the ranks to be a Deputy Chief Disaster Control Officer in 2013 and was appointed as the Agona West Municipal Director.

In 2016, he was given additional responsibility as a Deputy Regional Director and was on his way to becoming the Regional Director in 2016 after the retirement of Mr. E. Sandy Amartey, but for the change in Govt in 2016.

Against this backdrop, his appointment in April 2025 does not come as a surprise.

In attendance were former Metropolitan, Municipal & District Directors of NADMO, Management & staff of the Regional Secretariat, staffs from some Districts and Assembly Members from CCMA as well as other stakeholders.

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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.