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Korleyman gets new chief
After 30 years of dashed hopes, despair and despondency, the people of Korleyman, near Medie in Accra have a new chief, called Nii Korley Sai Boni IV.
His successful confinement, swearing in and outdooring came off successfully last Saturday at Korleyman.
Nii Sai Boni IV known in private life as Edward Laryea succeeded the late chief, Nii Korley Sai, who died more than three decades ago.
The new chief’s outdooring, was witnessed by the Queen Mother of Aburi, Awo Adwoa Amene II, Nii Amasa Oseiku II, the chief of Amasaman and Nii Papa Asa, the chief of Papase and a very large enthusiasts.
Nii Sai Boni IV, a contractor by profession, outlined many development programmes for the youth to curb unemployment and bring the much needed development to Korleyman, which had remained impoverished community for a very long time.
He expressed his appreciation to the chief of Aburi, Nana Otobuo Gyan Kwasi II and many others, who supoported and endorsed his installation as the chief.
Nii Sai Boni IV called for unity, support and cooperation of all and sundry, to make his reign successful and an example for other communities to emulate.
“Let us all put the past behind us and unite to speed up the development of our town”, he said.
Nii Osieku Amasaand the Aburi Queen Mother admonished the people of Korleyman to support Nii Sai Boni IV, to succeed as a chief.
The senior brother of the new chief and head of the family (Gyase) Abuusa Panyi, Nii Obodai said, Korleyman would witness massive development with the installation of the new dynamic chief.
He admonished him to smoke the peace pipe with all and sundry, who may have wronged him one way or the other.
By Francis Xah
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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The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.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.
