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KGL Foundation sponsored Women Poetry Festival shines with stellar performances
The All African Women Poetry Festival, hosted at the British Council, was a captivating event that showcased the immense talent of African women poets.
Supported by generous sponsors including the KGL Foundation, British Council, Outre Africa, ATL, Fanmilk, and Art Africa Gallery, the festival celebrated African culture and the transformative power of poetry.
The performances were a highlight of the festival, featuring renowned poets such as Poetra Asantewa, Apiorkor, Emmah Mabye, Chioniso, Amee Slam, Stephanie Ampofo, and Emma Ofosua; the freestyle poet.
Each poet brought their unique style and perspective to the stage, captivating the audience with their powerful and evocative performances.
Chioniso, representing Zimbabwe, offered thought-provoking poems that shed light on the social and political landscape of her homeland.
Amee Slam, with her vibrant energy and dynamic spoken word style, explored cultural exploration and connected deeply with the audience. Stephanie Ampofo, a Ghanaian-born British poet, showcased her eloquence and addressed themes of motivation and self-empowerment.
Apiorkor, backed by Nii Quaye Muse’s guitar skills, delivered a beautiful performance that celebrated African culture and championed women’s empowerment.
Interestingly, Emmah Mabye from South Africa captivated the audience with her unique style and powerful delivery, exploring the complexities of life and love.
Poetra Asantewa, through her mastery of language and captivating stage presence, took the audience on an introspective journey, addressing themes of love, identity, and social issues.
Adding to the festival’s uniqueness, the art of hair and womanhood were intertwined with the performances.
Additionally, Christelle Codo from Afro Ele Artistry showcased her stunning hairstyling expertise, enhancing the visual experience and highlighting the connection between poetry, self-expression, and hairstyling.
The All African Women Poetry Festival was made possible by the visionary initiative of Tuniq Africa and the festival’s founder, Emma Ofosua.
Emma Ofosua freestyling and performance captivated the audience and showcased her dedication to promoting African women’s voices in poetry.
The festival celebrated African culture, literature, and the remarkable talent of African women poets, leaving a lasting impact on all who attended.
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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.
