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REACH Project hands over agric equipment to Damongo Agric College and Bible Agric Research Station
The Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) Project on Friday, handed over conservation agriculture equipment worth GH¢157,35O.8 to Damongo Agric College (DAC) and Babile Agric Research Station (BARS) to help train and demonstrate agricultural practices to extension agents.
The conservation agriculture equipment included micro tractors and crimpers.
The Resilience Against Climate Change (EU-REACH) Project Manager, Mr Matthias Berthold told the media at the handing over ceremony at Wa in the Upper West Region, that each institution would receive one of each item to facilitate practical training.
He said it would also serve as essential tools in the learning journey of the extension agents and farmers to enable them to embrace sustainable farming methods
‘’The key institution plays a vital role in agricultural research, education and extension services, we recognize the importance of knowledge transfers and practical demonstrations in fostering the adoption of conservation agriculture,’’he said.
He said conservation agriculture has emerged as a pivotal approach in promoting sustainable farming practices and mechanization plays a vital role in its successful implementation.
He stressed on the need for the two institutions to bear in mind that tractors could be very dangerous and harmful if not carefully managed.
He admonished the beneficiaries to make proper handling and maintenance of the equipment a priority and use them for their intended purpose.
He advised the public to see agriculture as a serious business and forge partnerships with appropriate organizations and identify existing opportunities in the agricultural sector.
The Upper West Regional Director of Agriclture, Mr. Emmanual Sasu Yeboah extended his gratitude to the project, adding that investment in the agriculture sector was a key to increasing growth in the society.
He used the opportunity to encourage the public to not shy away from farming since agriculture had the potential to improve lives in the society.
He urged the two-beneficiary institutions not to misuse the items donated but rather make good used of it to pave way for such opportunities to keep coming their way.
The Principal of the Damongo Agric College (DAC) Mr. Mohammed Nuhu Adams thanked the REACH project and its partners for the support and promised that the equipment would be put to good use.
The REACH Project was co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
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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.
