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Kojo Oppong Nkrumah joins Della Sowah to unveil Akpini Radio
Minister of Information and Member of Parliament(MP) for Ofoase Ayirebi, Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah last Saturday joined his colleague, Madam Della Sowah to unveil a new radio station for the people of Kpando, and its surrounding communities.
The station, Akpini Radio is expected to serve Kpando, Sovie, Gbefi and Kudzra among others.
Mr.Oppong Nkrumah in his address said that radio was a powerful in helping to promote economic growth and development opportunities in every community.
For this reason, he encouraged the team to be professional and development oriented in their work.
The Minister thanked stakeholders for investing in such a project to promote development in the area.
On her part, the MP for Kpando, Madam Della Sowah also assured the people in the constituency that the new radio station would serve the interest of all.
According to her, it had been the desire of the people of Kpando for long, to also have their radio station and pressed God for making things possible in ensuring the birth of the project.
“Today is a very important day in my life to have the Minister of information here to grace the official opening of Akpini Radio,” she said
The MP further added that Akpini Radio would give the people in the municipality correct information on trending issues, impart knowledge, cure peddling of fake news and be the voice of the people.
She expressed appreciation to Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah and MP for Ketu South, Madam AblaDzifa Gomashiefor taking time off their busy schedules to grace the occasion.
The ceremony was attended by traditional leaders, Municipal Chief Executive of the area, Mr Joe Badasu , Heads of Department among other dignitaries.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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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The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.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.
