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Prioritise good name over material wealth – retired Rev. Minister
A Retired Pastor of the First Baptist Church, at Ashaiman, Rev Humphrey Benjamin Omane has admonished the youth to prioritise good name over material wealth.
In his opinion, good name was better than riches and kept people away from trouble as well as ensured a good relationship with their neighbours.
Speaking in an interview with The Spectator on Tuesday based on his experience, The 75-year-old said it made no sense to cut corners and have people cheated to obtain riches and not live a peaceful life.
“What is the point in engaging in criminal activities to amass so much wealth and not be able to sleep well at night? It is better to have little with the blessings of God and man instead of having much with curses” he said.
The Retired Baptist Pastor said it was unfortunate that the youth of today were in a hurry to acquire wealth and so “would do anything possible just because they want to be relevant among their peers and family.”
“Good name doesn’t matter to people any longer but good name they say, is better than riches. Some people are still benefitting from the good names of their late parents and this comes with a lot of blessings, “he said.
Rev Omane again advised the youth to work hard and trust in God for His blessings.
He said it was also important to spend more time with God and work for Him because that would help to keep them on the good path and such acts also frequently attracted the grace of God upon their lives.
From Dzifa TettehTay, Ashaiman.
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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The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.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.
