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KNUST Alumni donates to Hour of Grace Orphanage
The Eastern Regional Chapter of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Alumni Association recently donated assorted items to the inmates of the “Hour of Grace Children’s Home”, an orphanage at Huhunya in the Yilo Krobo District of the Eastern Region.
The items valued at about G¢5000.00 included: bags of assorted rice, assorted cartons of milk and milo, boxes of toffees, biscuits, soft drinks, toiletries, bags of gari and sugar and gallons of frytol oil, among others.
The Regional Chairman, Pharma Bright Boateng, said the items were made possible through contributions made by the members of the association both in Ghana and abroad
He said it was to show appreciation to God first, for keeping the members of the Association safe throughout the previous years and to let the children also know that God still loved them no matter the circumstances they found themselves.
According to him, the association adopted the Hour of Grace Orphanage about five years ago and had been assisting in the up keep of the inmates.
He said also that the donation was in honour of the 70th Anniversary of KNUST.
The Global President of the Association, Dr Agbesi appealed to the public to lend a helping hand to the vulnerable in society.
Contribution towards the Children’s Home was made possible by Well meaning Teknokrats in Ghana and in the diaspora who associate with the Eastern Region Chapter.
The presentation was made by Pharma Kwabena Boakye Antwi and supported by Dr Kwaku Agbesi – Global President of KNUST ALUMNI and Pharma Bright Boateng- Eastern Regional Chairman.
Other members present included, Pharma George Attara Boye- Chairman of Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana Eastern Region Branch & Organising Secretary of ER KNUST ALUMNI Chapter.
Tek Paa Kwesi Elelakpodia, Executive Member of Global Alumni Association, Pharm Bridget Kartey, Tek Emmanuel Annor Engineer and Tek George Adjei Boateng.
By Samuel Opare Lartey
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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The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.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.
