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Miss Ghana Foundation pays cost of surgery for 9-Year-old with spinal cord defect
The Miss Ghana Foundation (MGF) on Monday, February 14, 2022, extended a helping hand by donating to cater for the cost of surgery to correct a spinal cord defect of a class one pupil, Linda Ocloo.
The Foundation with the kind support of a philanthropist, Mrs. Oghogho Omame Dixon, donated GH₵40,000.00 to Foundation of Orthopaedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS) Hospital to cater for the cost of surgery for the nine-year-old Linda Ocloo, a scoliosis patient.
The donation was the first instalment to commence surgical procedure which would cost GH₵78,400.00 in total.
Linda’s father disclosed that her deformity was noticed in February 2020 and they had been to the Swedru Government Hospital for care on many occasions but were later referred to see a Specialist at FOCOS on february 2021 for further investigation and treatment.
But for the intervention of the MGF, Linda, a class one pupil of the Catholic Family School at Gomoa Adukwa in the Central Region of Ghana, whose parents are small scale farmers would not have been able to bear the cost of the surgery.
With keen interest in Science, Linda aspires to become a Medical Doctor in future.
Making the donation, Chairperson of MGF, Miss Inna Mariam Patty, reiterated that the foundation was passionate about impacting lives positively through it projects such as helping pay the cost of surgery for children suffering from scoliosis as one of the firm’s social intervention projects under health.
She added that this was a unique way of commemorating the Exclusive Events Ghana limited, the organisers of the Miss Ghana Beauty Pageant’s 10th anniversary as Franchise holders of the most prestigious Beauty Pageant in Ghana, by giving back to society.
She hinted that there would be similar social intervention projects in the course of the year to mark the 65th Anniversary of Miss Ghana beauty pageant and the 10th anniversary of Exclusive Events Ghana.
The reigning Queen and Ambassador of MGF, Monique Mawulawe Agbedekpui, said “February is the season of love and for this reason MGF decided to illustrate through a philanthropic gesture which would go a long way to change the life of young Linda.”
Philanthropist, Mrs. Dixon also appealed to individuals and corporate Ghana to support the works of the Miss Ghana Foundation to help impact the lives of mankind.
“My motivation is that my family and I have been blessed in various ways during our stay in Ghana. And as a woman leader who drives women empowerment, I want to give back to the women of Ghana before I leave the country.”
The Chief Executive Officer of FOCOS Hospital Dr. Irene Adorkor Wulff, who received the donation on behalf of the Hospital, commended Miss Ghana Foundation for their kind gesture over the past years and asked for more support for the almost 3000 children waiting in line.
Also present at the ceremony were Miss Ghana title holders, past contestants over the past decade and Mr. Ghana Brand Ambassador; Bright Ofori among others.
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.
