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COVID-19 cases decline tremendously in Volta Region
Covid-19 cases have tremendously declined in the Volta Region since April when the first case was recorded.
There are now only two active cases of the virus under treatment in the region, according to Dr Senanu Kwesi Djokoto, Deputy Director of Heath (DDH) in charge of Public Health in the region.
He said at a press conference in Ho earlier this month that, a total of 672 COVID-19 cases had been confirmed from routine surveillance, contacts tracing, mandatory quarantine and target group for screening over the past six months.
Out of the figure, 658 have fully recovered and have been discharged, Dr Djokoto announced.
He disclosed that the death toll over the period remained at 12.
“The Regional Public Health Emergency Management Committee and the Ghana Health Service have worked very well and continue to engage with all stakeholders to maintain the region’s capacity to manage the COVOD-19 pandemic,” the DDH added.
Meanwhile, Dr Djokoto touched on the recent polio vaccination exercise in the region and described it as successful.
He said that the exercise was incident free in all the 18 districts of the region, and thanked the health workers, volunteers, and traditional leaders, NGOs in health, the assemblies and the media as well the Volta Regional Coordinating Council and other stakeholders for throwing their weight behind the exercise to ensure its success.
“While focusing on improving the immunity of our children, we should not lose sight of the fact that the polio virus thrives and spreads where there are insanitary conditions; let us compliment the efforts of the health service by ensuring that we have clean environment,” he said.
Mr Anthony Mawuli Pani, Regional Disease Control Officer, said that the first
round of the polio vaccination exercise in the region benefited 288,000 children
out of the targeted 381, 000.
From Alberto Mario Noretti, Ho
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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The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.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.
