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Christians told to honour tax obligation to state
Eld. Markus Musa Dangana
The Treasurer of the West-Central Africa Division, Abidjan, of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church, Elder Markus Musa Dangana has asked Christians not to renege in the payment of taxes.
He said without taxes, it would be impossible for a government to undertake developmental projects in the country.
“No nation can survive when her people think that tax is a burden or a punishment from the government,” he noted.
Elder Dangana gave the advice during a visit to the New Life Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church, last Saturday.
According to him, it was important for religious organisations to educate the congregation about the importance of honouring tax obligation to the state.
He advised government officials to use the taxes for its intended purposes; referencing the story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector in the Bible who had no friends because he took people’s money and make himself rich.
Elder Dangana indicated that when Jesus met Zacchaeus, he showed him love even though he had messed up, and added that “no matter how huge our sins may be, God is ready to forgive us.”
He advised the youth to refrain from unhealthy behaviour that would tarnish the image of the country, but rather, “find yourselves jobs to do to earn a living.”
The Director for Children and Women’s Ministries, West-Central Africa Division, Dr Mrs Omobonike Sessou advised women, especially young ladies to empower themselves through job creation to reduce the existing and scary gender gap.
She said women can engage in various jobs to help the nation grow and make a living for themselves.
The Head Pastor of the SDA Church, Pastor Osei Bonsu Sarpong encouraged the members to keep faith with God and pray as often as they could to resist the plans of the devil.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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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The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.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.
