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Ken Sagoe Foundation for HR Excellence launched
Dr Sagoe and his wife, seated with some friends and dignitaries. Photo Godwin Ofosu-Acheampong
The ‘Ken Sagoe Foundation for HR Excellence’ established in honour of Dr Ken Sagoe, a former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) and a luminary in the field of Human Resource (HR) practice, has been launched in Accra.
The foundation is a living tribute to the life and work of Dr Sagoe who was a medical practitioner yet distinguished in human resource management in his near three-decade of working in the health sector.
The foundation seeks to elevate the practice of HR across the country by setting new standards in the field, ensuring professionalism and championing meaningful initiatives for the wellbeing of employees and for socio-economic development.
Launching the foundation on the occasion of Dr Sagoe’s 80th birthday celebration, the immediate past Head of Civil Service, Nana Kwesi Agyekum-Dwamena, commended the celebrant for going out of his comfort zone in health to help tackle issues of HR.
Nana Agyekum-Dwamena expressed the hope that the Ken Sagoe Foundation would lead change into the future of HR, to not only transform businesses but communities and the nation as a whole.
He called on practitioners to consider the foundation as an ‘ally’, a platform for professional growth and a means to contribute to the growth of others.
“Let us collaborate extensively and deeply, forging partnerships that bring value and elevate the discourse of HR management, even venturing into digital platforms and innovative methods to reach those who may otherwise remain unreachable,” he advised.
Dr Sagoe in a remark, paid tribute to health institutions where he worked which exposed him to the significance of HR practice and its impact on business growth.
He said the foundation hoped to advance standards and practices of HR management, nurturing professional growth among practitioners.
“We hope to contribute to the comprehensive improvement of organisations and their workforce collaborating with others to strengthen the HR profession,” he stated.
By Abigail Annoh
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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.
