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ICGC Doxa Temple marks 10th anniversary with free health screening and blood donation
Health personnel taking screening of some people
The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Doxa Temple Assembly has organised a free health screening and blood donation at the church’s premises located at Osu-Nyaniba, Estates in Accra last week with a call to promote healthy lifestyles among Ghanaians.
As part of the Church’s 10th anniversary, the health screening was among the activities slated to mark the celebration, where patrons were screened of Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Body Mass Index (BMI), Malaria, and Anaemia among others.
Dubbed “Know Your Health,” individuals living in and around Osu, La Dade-Kotopon and its environs participated in the health screening and blood donation exercise, and were also educated on healthy lifestyle practices.
The “Know Your Health” screening exercise was to promote good health habits to help prevent diseases including hypertension, diabetes, and other health complications.
In an interview with The Spectator, Pastor Michael Nyarko Ampem said it was significant to celebrate Doxa Temple’s 10th anniversary as an appreciation to God for how far he has brought the church throughout its formative stages.
According to him, the health screening was symbolic to appreciate the community where Doxa Temple is situated and community members have lived cordially with them in peace.
“The community has been phenomenal in providing the church a good ambience and harmonious environment to worship God, and we are grateful for that, so it was also important to give back to them through health screening”, he emphasised.
He commended the church for their uniqueness in fellowshipping together as one family where love is shown to each and every member devoid of discrimination.
The Man of God encouraged the community and Doxa Temple to partner and undertake developmental projects in the community.
Pastor Kelly Adjei, who echoed on the importance of the health screening said it was a corporate social responsibility which the church embarked on to help in maintaining and campaigning on the need for living healthy lifestyles in the community.
He admonished participants and the public to discard unhealthy practices that endanger their lives including smoking, excessive intake of salt, fat and sugar that pose a risk of getting high blood pressure and diabetes.
Mr. Samuel Fosu, Committee Chairman of ICGC Doxa Temple 10th anniversary commended the healthcare organisations who partnered with the church to help restore healthy lifestyles among Ghanaians.
He thanked the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly for playing a phenomenal role in making announcement to the community members about the health screening.
“The church, which commenced on January 29, 2012 has seen an unprecedented growth by the grace of God and 2022 marks its 10th year anniversary, so we need to celebrate it unto the Lord”, he said.
Mr Stephen Danso, Blood Programme Officer at the National Blood Bank commended the initiative of ICGC Doxa Temple for organising a blood donation campaign to help stock the national blood bank, as a means of saving lives.
He called on other Faith-based organisations to emulate Doxa Temple’s effort to help stock the national blood bank.
By Spectator Reporter
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Sam George authorises dismissal of about 100 Ghana Post staff over irregular recruitment
Communications Minister, Sam George, has authorised the dismissal of nearly 100 staff of the Ghana Post Limited, citing an irregular recruitment process.
The affected staff members were employed after the December 7, 2024, election, a period during which the minister says proper procedures were not followed.
Speaking about the decision, Sam George expressed his commitment to clearing the ministry of individuals whose recruitment was not in line with the established protocols.
He stated that as the head of the ministry, he could not work with staff members whose employment was marred by irregularities.
“If you are a minister and you take over a ministry that has 3,117 staff in the ministry and its agencies and 600 were recruited after December 7, you cannot expect me to come and inherit such a mess, and so the rationalisation is ongoing,” he told the press on Tuesday.
He added, “Today, I have authorised a termination of a few more at Ghana Post, almost 100 that were done post-election.”
The Communications Minister explained that the irregular recruitment had created a situation where positions were filled without following due process, leading to inefficiencies within the department.
The Ningo-Prampram legislator emphasised that he is on a mission to “Clean up the ministry to make sure that it is lean and efficient and carries out its works.”
The government has been reverting many post-election employment in the public sector, which it says was done without following the laid down procedures in various sectors of the economy.
Source: myjoyonline.com
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High Commissioner of Barbados to Ghana pays courtesy call on Minister of Health
The High Commissioner of Barbados to Ghana, Juliette Byone-Sutherland, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to discuss key issues in the health sector.
During the meeting, Mr.Akandoh highlighted the need for increased funding to ensure the effective implementation of healthcare processes.
To address the challenges faced by health workers in rural areas, the Minister mentioned a proposed package of incentives, including an additional 20% of their basic salaries, quicker promotions, and scholarships for further training.
He also emphasised the importance of providing steady leave with pay to encourage health workers to remain in these areas.
Mr.Akandoh stressed the need for six additional hospitals to cater to the new regions created in Ghana. He also discussed plans to upgrade regional and teaching hospitals to attract more skilled health workers.
In response, High Commissioner Byone-Sutherland expressed her appreciation for the Minister and the government’s efforts to improve the health sector.
She also suggested that nurses from Barbados could benefit from health training programmes in Ghana, gaining practical experience in the field.
This courtesy call highlights the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing between countries to improve healthcare outcomes.
The Ministry of Health remains committed to addressing the challenges faced by health workers and ensuring that Ghanaians receive quality healthcare services.
