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Health Minister pays working visit to Ahanta West Municipal Hospital
The Minister of Health, Mintah Akandoh has paid a working visit to the Ahanta West Municipal Hospital- Bokro in the Western Region to assess the state of the facility.
The hospital, which is one of the health facilities under the Agenda 111 project was commissioned by the previous administration to improve healthcare infrastructure across the country.
Speaking during his visit, Akandoh emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring the completion of the Agenda 111 hospitals.
However, he revealed that at the time of its commissioning, the facility was nowhere near ready to serve the public.
“I have a clear instructions from Mr. President to assess all agenda 111 project and give him a blue print as the way forward,” he stated.
The Health Minister, along with officials from the Ministry of Health, toured the facility to evaluate the extent of work done so far and identify key areas that require intervention.
The assessment aims to facilitate strategic planning for the completion and operationalization of the hospital to serve the health needs of residents in Ahanta West and beyond.
“When we talk about a hospital being in operation, it is not just the brick and mortar that is why I was requesting
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Stonebwoy’s electrifying London concert : A Story of Resilience and Triumph
London came alive as one of Ghana’s finest musical exports, Stonebwoy rocked thousands at the Up and Running Tour concert held at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
The show opened with Stonebwoy emerging in silhouette form, standing atop a riser.
The shadowed figure created an air of mystery, leaving the crowd eager to see the man behind the shape.
As the opening notes of his song “Hero” filled the venue, the lights dramatically revealed him now fully visible — wearing a striking ensemble that told a deeper story.
Stonebwoy’s attire was no accident he wore a tattered jacket, Rick Owens pants and Balenciaga footwear adorned with chains.This look wasn’t just fashion; it symbolized resilience.
The torn clothes represented the negativity, criticism, and adversity he’s faced as a visual metaphor for the attempts to tear him down.
The chains further amplified this, reflecting the weight of judgment and challenges placed upon him.
Despite it all, there he stood proud, powerful, and still standing tall as a hero for his people.
The transition into up and running set:
In a powerful shift, Stonebwoy’s second set began from the upper level of the crowd, this time dressed in pristine white.
This transition was a statement no matter how much negativity is thrown his way, no matter how hard people try to break him, he remains true to his purpose: uplifting and inspiring his fans.
His presence among the crowd symbolized his unwavering connection to the people, a reminder that his journey, his struggles, and his triumphs are all for them.
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Ghana is prepared to be the bridge – President Mahama to AES
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed Ghana’s preparedness to continue to play the role of a bridge between ECOWAS and the Alliance for Sahel States.
Speaking to the media, he said,“There is a breakdown of trust among the leadership, and while it will take time to rebuild, we must work towards restoring confidence in one another”
President John Mahama is embarking on a visit to Member countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Guinea, to cement the relationship between Ghana and those countries.
According to him, Ghana has had a good relationship with all these Sahel countries, adding that there is a need to strengthen the bilateral relationships and economic cooperation.
He added that for a very long time, Ghana has traded with them, and there is the need to improve on the relationship.
Additionally, President Mahama discussed with them how to remove transportation barriers and deepen defence cooperation in fighting terrorism, adding that terrorism in one country is a threat to the other.
“There is a choice that Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have taken, but it should not be an impediment for Ghana’s bilateral relationship with them,” he concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
