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ECG renovates GJA Western Regional office
Ing. Ofori (middle) with Western Regional GJA members after the ceremony
Management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has officially handed – over renovated secretariat of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Takoradi in the Western Region to the executives.
First phase of the renovated office and conference facility, located within the premises of the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Windy Ridge, Takoradi, funded by ECG, saw the remodelling of the main office, replacement of broken louvre blades and structure into a full glass office.
ECG again painted the office structure, provided a television set and a satellite dish for the WR GJA secretariat. It has also promised to rewire the entire structure.
Speaking at the ceremony on Wednesday, the Western Regional General Manager of ECG, Ing. Emmanuel Justice Ofori, who spoke on behalf of the Managing Director of the ECG, expressed the company’s willingness to see a more vibrant association in the region.
GJA, he hoped, would continue to champion the course and expectations of the public and also educate them on their roles and responsibilities as Ghanaians towards public institutions such as the ECG.
Ing. Ofori said, ECG was impressed with GJA’s support for the company in promoting its efforts and innovations to supply reliable and safe electricity to its customers, especially in times of difficulties.
GJA Chairman in Western Region, Mr. Desmond Cudjoe, thanked ECG for being the first institution to heed to the association’s calls for assistance to get a befitting office space for their operations.
He recalled that the Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC), released the office in appreciation of the invaluable contribution the GJA and the entire media fraternity towards the development of the Western Region and Ghana as a whole.
From Clement Adzei Boye, Takoradi
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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The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.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.
