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Mzbel unveiled as Brand Ambassador for Senco Group of Companies
Media personality and entrepreneur, Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah known in showbiz circles as Mzbel has been named Brand Ambassador for Senco Group of Companies.
The Senco Group of Companies is one of Ghana’s fast-growing company holdings. The company has business interests in real estate development, construction, mining, engineering, ICT, Media, Electronics, Health, agriculture, hospitality, and property investment.
The company unveiled Mzbel at their West Legon Premises on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
The five-year deal comes with a house, car, travelling abroad to promote their houses in the diaspora and performances, among other juicy packages.
Addressing the media, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer(CEO)of Senco Group of Companies, Korsi Senyo said, Mzbel is a strong brand whose attribute falls in line with their aspirations as a company.
He said considering her status as a woman of substance and integrity, they are optimistic that she would be able to create the necessary awareness to take their brand to the next level.
“Once she starts talking about our brand we are optimistic that it will translate into sales for them. We are starting with Lovers Night With Mzbel at T-Havana in Tema this February,” he said.
On her part, Mzbel said she is satisfied with the deal and will use all her platforms and networks to promote the Senco Brand.
She thanked the company for believing in her brand and partnering with her on this journey.
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The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.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.
