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Parliamentary delegation participates in IT workshop in Atlanta
Dr. Ali Yallah with 2nd Deputy Speaker, Hon. Asiamah Amoako
During a recent working visit to the United States of America, a five-member Parliamentary delegation led by the 2nd Deputy Speaker, Hon. Asiamah Amoako, attended a workshop on technology and state governance in Atlanta.
The workshop, which had renowned US-based Ghanaian IT expert Dr. Ali Yallah as the lead resource person, discussed issues such as leadership transparency, accountability, fighting corruption, internal coordination, quality evaluation, and project prioritisation.
The three-hour comprehensive on-screen presentation by Dr. Yallah pointed out various ways in which the government of Ghana can use technology to change the lives of its citizens.
Dr. Yallah took the delegation through the benefits of technology in state governance and how to use “quality-driven methodology to select and implement technology that will benefit the country.”
“Appropriate application of technology allows for higher levels of effectiveness and efficiency in governmental tasks, increases the quality of public services, improves the use of information in decision-making processes, and allows for better communication among different governmental offices.
“Technology improves transparency, which is one of the ways through which people will continue to trust the government. A significant increase in the use of technology will have a great impact on different aspects of society and economic activities by making everyday procedures easier and more efficient”, he said.
Dr. Yallah enumerated the significant role of technology in the governance system of the United States of America and urged the government of Ghana to prioritise same.
Other Members of Parliament at the workshop were Hon. Andy Appiah-Kubi, Dr. Augustine Tawiah, Hon. Wisdom Gidisu. The Clerk of Committees, Hajia Ayisha Salifu was also present.
Dr. Ali Yallah is the Chief Information Officer at River Edge (the Georgia Department of Behavioural Health). He has over 30 years of experience in IT, 15 of which have been in leadership roles.
He holds a Ph.D. in information technology from Northcentral University, a Master of Science from Kennesaw State University, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wyoming. He is also the President of the Georgia Association of Chief Information Officers.
Born in Kotobabi, Accra, Dr. Yallah, also a Certified Project Manager, attended the Kotobabi public schools before moving to Aquinas Secondary School at Osu in Accra. He immigrated after Form 5 and had since resided in the United States of America.
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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.
