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Don’t leak confidential reports of patients …health workers told
A Ghanaian Clinical Psychologist based in the United Kingdom (UK), Dr Annie Gaisie has asked nurses and doctors at the St. Luke’s Catholic Hospital at Apam in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region to desist from leaking confidential reports of patients.
This attitude, she said, was against the ethics of the health profession and stressed that aggrieved patients reserved the right to sue the hospital for breach of confidentiality.
“Without patients, there would be no job for health personnel so do not treat them as if you are doing them a favour,” she stressed.
Dr. Gaisie cautioned the health personnel when some members of the Apam Association in London led by its president, Mr. Alex Ekumah engaged traditional rulers, opinion leaders and staff of the hospital at a forum to see how best the association could help in solving the problems the health facility was facing.
The clinical psychologist urged the nurses to treat the patients with utmost care and love because nobody visited the hospital for fun, and called on some Ghanaian nurses to fix their attitude and work with passion.
“The sick are always traumatised so talking to them harshly will worsen their condition: Communicating well with the patients is key in your professional duties so be good to all,” she said.
President of the Apam Association in UK, Mr. Alex Ekumah also said that the association had been hearing many stories about the St Luke’s Hospital, some of which were very worrying.
That notwithstanding, he commended the staff for their dedication and selfless services to the people in the area.
The Chief of Apam, Nana Edu Effrim X said that the area needed peace to develop and appealed to all the Apam citizens in and outside Ghana to unite and develop the town.
Dr. Raphael Deiter, (medical doctor) Mr. Yusif Twintwan (Snr Anesthetist), Mr. Gilbert Debrah, (nurse) and Ms Mercy Odoi-Akersie, Senior Nursing Officer in-charge of the Male Ward were awarded by the association for their hard work.
From Castro Zangina-Tong, Apam
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
