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Qatar, UGMC support 35 needy children to undergo heart surgeries
Dr Darius Osei right and Abdulaziz Jassim Hejji,Director of Programmes
and International Development,Qatar Charity at the programme.
At least 35 needy children suffering from congenital heart diseases have undergone surgeries at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC).
Congenital heart diseases are abnormalities in the heart that develop before birth.
The beneficiaries, aged between three months and 17 years, had the surgeries within a period of one week and it ends today, August 12, 2023.
The operation is expected to cost about $3,000 to $5,000.
The programme, sponsored by Qatar Charity, an International Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), was in collaboration with UGMC.
Launching the programme in Accra, the Country Director of Qatar Charity, Mr Hassan Owda, noted that the UGMC had facilities to start the programme to pave way for more children to be given treatment.
He said that Qatar Charity had since 2018 implemented projects in water and sanitation, health, culture, education, economic and housing, among others.
Mr Owda stressed the need to maintain good relationship with the Qatar charity and UGMC for more collaboration in the future.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UGMC, Dr Darius Osei, said the initiative would promote an exchange programme among doctors and nurses of Qatar charity and UGMC.
He also noted the initiative would support needy children who were burdened with the cost of treatment, and called on the health practitioners to offer their support to the operations.
Mr Darius Osei commended officials of the Qatar Charity for the initiatives and assured them of thier continious support to help them achieve thier goals.
Qatar Charity was established in 1992 for the development and sustainability of needy communities.
Almost over four decades, Qatar Charity has grown to become one of the largest humanitarian and developmental organisations in the world, providing lifesaving assistance to those hit by conflicts, persecution and natural disasters, and creating durable solutions to poverty using sustainable development programmes.
By Anita Nyarko-Yirenkyi
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
