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Dr. Patrick Nomo Returns as Chief Director of Ministry of Finance

Dr. Patrick Nomo has resumed his role as Chief Director of the Ministry of Finance, two years after his transfer to the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation.

At a staff gathering to bid farewell to outgoing Chief Director Ms. Eva Mends and welcome Dr. Nomo, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson (MP) commended Ms. Mends for her distinguished service.

He highlighted her leadership in navigating the economic crisis, securing the IMF-ECF programme, and advancing debt restructuring efforts.

“The progress we see in the economy today reflects the hard work of this Ministry, with Eva providing steady leadership and focus,” Dr. Forson said.

Welcoming Dr. Nomo, the Minister expressed confidence in his institutional knowledge and urged staff to support efforts to reset the economy.

Ms. Mends, appointed Chief Director in April 2023, succeeded Dr. Nomo, who previously held the position from October 2016. Both have also served as Directors of the Budget Division.

Present at the event were Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko, Head of Civil Service Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, Chief Director at the Office of the Head of Civil Service Mrs. Eunice Osae, Chief Director of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition Mrs. Wilhelmina Asamoah, and Chief Director at the Office of the Head of Local Government Service Mrs. Felicia Agyeman Boakye.

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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.