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GREL inaugurates KVIP at Komonfokrom
The KVIP
The Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL), producers of raw rubber have handed over a 10 seater Kumasi Ventilated Improved Pit (KVIP) costing GHC 284,000.00 to the Komanfokrom in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region.
The Corporate Affairs Manager of GREL, Mr. Perry Acheampong said proper disposal of refuse, sanitary pads and human excreta contributed greatly to the hygienic conditions of any community.
He said GREL was concerned with the health of the community members they operated with because a healthy people would be very productive not only to GREL but the community and the nation as a whole.
He said that was the reason why GREL as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility provided potable water, public places of convenience, health facilities among others to ensure that the communities were well catered for in terms of good health.
Mr. Acheampong appealed to the people to use the facility and stop the open defaecation “free range method” because human excreta would go and pollute the water bodies which could cause water borne diseases like cholera, diarrhoea and others.
He thanked the people of Komanfokrom for the peaceful co-existence between GREL and the community and promised to come with more development projects base on the needs of the community
The chief of Komanfokrom, Nana Gyentsi Amoako X who received the keys on behalf of the community expressed his gratitude adding “GREL has redeemed its promised made about four months ago”.
He said the community would no longer visit the nearest bush to go to toilet because it was even dangerous visiting the bush.
He promised that a committee would be constituted as a management team to take the maintenance of the facility serious in order to qualify for more projects.
The chairman of ACLANGO (Association of Chiefs on whose Lands GREL Operates) who is also the Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove, Nana Kwesi Agyeman IX remarked that GREL was doing so well and often responded swiftly to the request of the communities it operated.
He commended the people of Komanfokrom for their cooperation during the construction of the facility.
From Peter Gbambila, Komanfokrom
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ICU holds Greater Accra regional youth, women confab
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) on Friday held the Greater Accra Regional Youth and Women’s Conference to build a strategic network.
The conference which brought together representatives of the Union was a great opportunity for ICU Ghana to make its voice heard on policies that were crucial to the development of the country.
The platform was also used to elect new officers for the Greater Accra Branch of The ICU Ghana to mark its 12th National Quadrennial Conference in August.
The General Secretary of the ICU Ghana, Mr Morgan Ayawine, called on government to assist the two state-owned media organisation, New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of The Spectator and The Ghanaian Times newspapers and Graphic Communication Group Limited (GCGL).
“The two state-owned media played major roles in disseminating government policies, educating, entertaining and informing the public of the happenings in the world,” he added.
He said ICU Ghana would also raise issues about the recapitalisation of the two organisations with the sector minister.
Mr Ayawine disclosed that the ADB and NIB banks were also going through the same ordeal but government intervened and urged government to do same for the two state-owned organisations.
He stressed on equal partnership between unions and employers, saying the capital and labour were crucial to create, produce and generate funds.
The General Secretary advised the various branches of the association to suggest solutions on socio-economic issues such as employment for discussions.
The newly-elected members who were sworn in by the General Secretary, Mr Morgan Ayawine includes Belinda Cochrane-chairman, Eric Ekow Turkson-Vice chairman and Moses Kwaku Otoo-Secretary.
Others were Charles Akomea-Financial Secretary, Charles Biden- Executive Member, Diana Asiedu-Women’s Representative and Samuella A. Brago-Youth Representative.
The chairman of the Greater Accra Branch of the ICU Ghana, Belinda Cochrane thanked the leadership for contributing to the success of the union.
She added that the conference was to prepare for the 12th National Quadrennial Conference and also to take stock of the activities of the branch for the past years and discuss issues on the ground.
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Minister for Health holds emergency stakeholder meeting with principals and directors of Health Training Institutions
In a proactive move to strengthen collaboration within the health sector, the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has convened an emergency meeting with the Conference of Heads of Health Training Institutions (COHHETI) across the country.
The meeting aimed to deepen engagement between the Ministry and key stakeholders responsible for training health professionals.
The session provided a platform for open dialogue on the challenges facing health training institutions, the quality of healthcare education, and the strategic direction of human resource development in the sector.
Addressing the stakeholders, Mr. Akandoh emphasized the importance of fostering strong and cordial relationships between the Ministry and training institutions to ensure a well-coordinated and responsive healthcare system.
He indicated that the purpose of the meeting was also to collaborate, discuss concerns, and find practical solutions that would benefit not only the institutions but also the Ghanaian people who rely on the healthcare system.
The President of COHHETI, Madam Margaret Mary Alacoque welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely and necessary. She raised concerns about transportation challenges, accreditation delays, staffing shortages, and the general conditions and status of service for Health Training Institutions (HTIs). She also shared innovative strategies that some institutions have adopted to improve training outcomes.
In his response, Mr.Akandoh assured participants of the Ministry’s commitment to addressing their concerns and announced plans to enhance coordination and follow-ups.
He added that the Ministry would soon introduce policy reforms aimed at improving standards in health education and ensuring alignment with national health priorities.
These reforms include reducing the cost of admission, implementing automatic code generation for applicants, and clarifying leadership roles within HTIs.
