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Residents advised to take precaution against CSM threat in WA
• Alhaji Tahiru Moomin addressing the gathering
Guided by the causes and symptoms of a devastating desease which had claimed many lives in the past, the Wa Municipal Chief Executive, Alhaji Tahiru Moomin has asked residents of the Upper West Region to stay safe to avoid contracting cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM)
Addressing the 66th Independence Day parade at Wa, the MCE said with the advent of the hot season in the region, it was necessary for residents to stay in ventilated areas, avoid over crowded and secluded rooms with unbearable heat to remain healthy.
“I wish to advise residents to avoid direct contact with people who are sneezing or coughing since you cannot tell what virus that person is carrying; more importantly, we can revisit the wearing of nose marks in crowded areas to avoid contracting CSM,” he advised.
He called on chiefs, assembly and unit committee members to support the Ghana Health Service by sensitising their people to the devastating impact of the CSM as well as practical ways to protect themselves from the disease and infected persons.
He reminded residents to report to health facilities if they felt unwell so that they would be screened and treated on time.
Touching on security issues in the region, Alhaji Moomin appealed to the various traditional authorities across the region to take steps in resolving chieftaincy and ethnic conflicts bedeviling communities in order to prevent them from escalating.
“We hear of chieftaincy, ethnic and land disputes and conflicts stretching from the north to the south and limiting the development of the country, therefore, I would appeal to the authorities concerned to promptly help to resolve the conflicts and sustain peace and unity within the municipality and the country at large,” he said.
He lamented that conflicts inter fered with the development of the area and called for a collaborative effort towards achieving a united front for development.
Cerebrospinal meningitis is an infectious and fatal inflammation of the meninges of both brain and spinal cord which is normally caused by a virus.
The infectious disease is very pronounced during the dry season in the region when atmospheric temperature was high and associated with symptoms such as fever, pain or stiffness in the neck and numbness.
From Lydia Darlington Fordjour, Wa
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FA President, Vice-President, football family pays last respect to late Kotoko fan Nana Pooley
President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku led a delegation from the Ghana Football Association and the football fraternity to mourn with Asante Kotoko and pay last respect at the funeral of devoted fan, Yaw Frimpong, better known as ‘Nana Pooley’, on Thursday March 6, 2025, in Kumasi.
The funeral, held at the Heroes park, Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi saw a strong representation from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and key members of the football fraternity.
President Okraku and Vice-President Mark Addo attended the funeral alongside key football industry players.
The President, was joined by his team of Executive Council members, Regional Football Association Chairmen, Club Executives and officials from the GFA to show support and solidarity to Asante Kotoko and bid farewell to the passionate fan.
The late Nana Pooley, who passed away painfully last month, was interred at Ahafo Kukuom Royal Mausoleum on Thursday March 6, 2025.
The final funeral rites attracted football administrators, supporters and enthusiasts from across the country, as the fraternity celebrated the life of a true loyal fan of the Porcupine Warriors in particular, and Ghana football in general.
Nana Pooley, known for his unwavering support and dedication to Asante Kotoko, was highly regarded by the club and its supporters.
His funeral drew a significant crowd, as football officials, fans, and well-wishers gathered to honor the memory of the passionate fan who played an important role in fostering the vibrant fan culture of Asante Kotoko.
This gathering reflects the unity and shared respect in Ghana football, as the football family stood with Asante Kotoko during this difficult time.
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NHIA set to boost its cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), in partnership with a leading private cybersecurity solutions provider in Ghana, CyberHawk Limited, is advancing the Authority’s digital infrastructure to ensure seamless operations.
This is to safeguard the Authority’s digital technologies and maintain the trust of active members of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
In this context, the NHIA Management Information System (MIS) Directorate in the Head Office, on February 11, 2024, launched a three-day brainstorming session on the organization’s cybersecurity enhancement agenda.
The MIS Directorate Ag. Director, Mr. Daniel Blankson explained that the collaborative meeting aimed to scrutinize the NHIA’s Information Technology architecture, identifying potential risks and gapsto enhance its cybersecurity posture.
“By leveraging CyberHawk Limited’s expertise, the NHIA seeks to fortify its defenses against cyber threats, protecting sensitive information and maintaining the trust of its members.”
Mr. Blankson applauded the synergy between the two organizations and underscored the Authority’s commitment to embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to drive its mission forward.
The Head of Information Security and Standards Unit, in the MIS Directorate, Mr. Ebenezer Hooper, highlighted the Authority’s significant milestone on the digital transformation journey.
According to him, the NHIA is actively engaged in fully adopting and implementing modern digital systems to improve its operations.
He said, “The three-day brainstorming meeting will culminate in the development of a robust IT infrastructure, as well as strategic plans to translate security implementations into tangible IT cost savings for the organization.”
“There is the need to form a steering committee or IT advisory committee, operated under the Board, so that they can pay more attention in protecting the huge IT investment while ensuring cyber security-related policies are well protected,” he added.
The Project Manager of CyberHawk Limited, Mr. Chetan Narayana Murthy, lauded the collaboration and anticipated that it would empower the NHIA to implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures.
According to him, “This is a huge project that will greatly benefit the NHIA by implementing robust cybersecurity measures, safeguarding their systems, and ultimately protecting the sensitive information of NHIA members and healthcare providers.”
A Senior Manager of IT infrastructure, Mr. David Asare Addo, and his colleague, a Senior Manager of Applications, Mr. Enock Afanyi, with the MIS Directorate, gave an overview of the NHIA’s current technological landscape.
Present at the meeting were representatives from the Claims, Membership and Regional Operations (MRO), Research, Policy, Monitoring, and Evaluation (RPME), Corporate Affairs, the Audit, Administration, and Human Resource Directorates.
Story By : Vivian Arthur
