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Ministry of Health receives delegation from ECOWAS
The Ministry of Health yesterday received a high-level delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led by its Director General, during a courtesy visit to further discussions on Ghana’s potential role as host of a new West African Health Organisation (WAHO) office.
The meeting focused on WAHO’s strategic vision for regional health integration and highlighted Ghana’s potential to play a pivotal role in advancing that mission. The proposal to establish a WAHO office in Ghana was a key focus.
Both parties acknowledged the significant benefits such an office would bring, including enhanced coordination of health programs, strengthened response to public health emergencies, and increased opportunities for technical cooperation across the region.
The Honourable Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, warmly welcomed the delegation and expressed deep appreciation for WAHO’s ongoing commitment to strengthening regional health systems and fostering collaboration among ECOWAS member states.
Mr.Akandoh reiterated Ghana’s strong track record in public health leadership, medical research, and health infrastructure development, emphasizing the country’s readiness and willingness to support WAHO’s objectives.
“We are honoured by WAHO’s interest in Ghana and excited about the prospect of deepening our collaboration. Hosting a WAHO office would not only strengthen our partnership but also reinforce Ghana’s position as a hub for health innovation and coordination in West Africa,” he stated.
The WAHO delegation commended Ghana’s proactive role in regional health initiatives and praised the Ministry’s openness to partnership.
Minister Akandoh stressed on the Ministry’s commitment to working closely with regional and international partners to improve health outcomes and to build resilient, sustainable healthcare systems across the West African subregion.
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GFA hands over Nissan Navara Pickups from FIFA Forward Program to Regional Football Associations
Eight Regional Football Associations (RFAs) today received Nissan Navarra pickups as part of the FIFA Forward program, an initiative aimed at strengthening football development across the country.
The beneficiary regions were: Brong Ahafo Regional FA, Upper West Regional FA, Central Regional FA, Western Regional FA, Eastern Regional FA, Upper East Regional FA, Volta Regional FA and Ashanti Regional FA
These vehicles, provided under FIFA’s flagship development project, are intended to support the day-to-day administrative and operational activities of the RFAs.
The move is part of GFA’s broader vision to decentralize football development and empower regional bodies with the tools they need to function effectively.
The Greater Accra Regional FA and Northern Regional FA are also slated to receive their vehicles as part of a subsequent FIFA Forward program.
President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, who has been championing infrastructural and logistical upgrades across all levels of Ghana football, expressed confidence that the vehicles would boost efficiency and accessibility in the regions.
This development underscores the GFA’s commitment to maximizing the benefits of international support programs like FIFA Forward to promote grassroots football and ensure that all corners of the country are equipped to contribute meaningfully to the national football agenda.
The President was joined by the Executive Council and the Acting Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Mr. Abraham Amaliba.
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IGP directs police to wear protective gear with armoured escorts in Bawku
The Ghana Police Service has expressed concern that its personnel and their families have become targets of attacks in Bawku and its surrounding areas in the Upper East region.
As a result, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has banned the movement of police officers and their families to Bawku and its environs.
The IGP further instructed officers already deployed in the region to wear protective gear and ensure they are escorted by armoured vehicles for their safety.
This measure is aimed at addressing the increasing threats faced by law enforcement in the area after two uninformed police officers travelling on a motorbike were killed at Binduri.
The killing occurred shortly after the IGP visited Bawku and called for calm over reports that some police officers had killed a youth leader in the area.
JoyNews’ journalist Maxwell Agbagba commented on the new safety measures, stating, “The police are urged to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure they are escorted by armoured vehicles. The directive stresses the need for swift compliance and should be treated as urgent. Failure to adhere to this could be dangerous, so all officers should take note and comply.”
Meanwhile, a press conference that was scheduled for today, Tuesday, at 9 a.m. to discuss the situation in Bawku was unexpectedly canceled just before it was to begin.
Source:myjoyonline.com
