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Receive Christ’s body in worthy manner – Rev Fr Kyei
Rev Fr Bernard Kyei, the Priest –In –Charge of St John of God Catholic Church at Amrahia in the Adentan Municipality of the Greater Accra Region has advised Christians to treasure the reception of the body and blood of Jesus Christ in a worthy manner since it is acceptable and pleasing to God.
Preaching the sermonat the church on Sunday, June 19, 2022 to mark the solemnity of Corpus Christi,he said though the body and blood of Jesus Christ had undergone criticisms and subjected to series of tests by people who doubted the veracity of themystery, these could not discredit the value it contained.
Rev FrKyei explained that Corpus Christi was a mystery many people failed to comprehend and that it was unfortunate some Christians had grown weak and sick because of theunworthy manner in which they received the body and blood of the Saviour.
Hesaid the transformation of the body and blood was beyond what the physical eye could see and therefore, advised them to take advantage of the humility of Jesus Christ to feed their souls in order to promote their spiritual growth for eternal life.
He emphasised the need for Christians to always yearn for the reception of the body and blood of Jesus Christ because the Saviour of the universe promised, “I am the bread of life that has come down from heaven, and anyone who comes to me shall have everlasting life.”
He again said that the communion believers received was the true body and blood of Jesus Christ, adding that Melchizedech prefigured the coming of Jesus Christ as the Saviour of the world.
Touching on the celebration of Fathers’ Day, he said that marriages were fraught with a myriad of problems, some of which included childlessness after many years of marriage, the attitude of irresponsible fathers who had created problems for mothers, difficulty in getting mento marry, living in abusive and quarrelsome marriages, and men who engaged in polygamous marriages, among others.
Rev FrKyei praised fathers for the invaluable services they have rendered totheir families and the state and asked them to continue though the task was daunting.
He bemoaned the fact that though the world celebrated Fathers’ Day, some mothers had gone through serious problems due to the conduct of some fathers, adding that despite the challenges, they should be grateful to God.
He advised the faithful to look at the positive side of life and praise God in all circumstances because the Creator would work out everything good in their lives.
He called on Christian wives and families to pray for husbands who were irresponsible so that God would change their character saying that some fathers suffered in silence while the contributions of others were not recognised.
Mr Kodzo Mensah Vormawor and Mrs GertrudeAzumah, both senior members of the church, also commended the invaluable services fathers had rendered to their families and prayed that God would bless them and give them the zeal to do more.
They asked fathers who were not living up to expectation to turn a new leaf in order to attract the love and respect of their children.
In gratitude to God for their 20th wedding anniversary, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Azumah donated new dress to the church choir.
Parishioners also witnessed the inauguration of the St Joseph Northern Society of the church under the Presidency of Mr Edward Adimazoya, who is the President of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC).
By Raymond Kyekye
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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.
