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RMU holds educational, career fair
The Regional Maritime University (RMU) Educational and Career Fair was officially opened by Acting Vice Chancellor Dr Jethro Brooks Jnr, on Tuesday at the school premises.
The two-day fair in collaboration with the Ghana Maritime Authority is themed, ‘Guiding tomorrow’s leaders to career choices in the maritime industry.’
It brought together faculty, maritime professionals, university partners, industry experts and Senior High School students across the capital.
At the event, citations were presented by the University Registrar, Dr Baboucarr Njie, to maritime leaders who have contributed immensely to the sector including Captain Catherine Haizel, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Mrs Catherine Asrifi and Captain Hana Aba Aggrey.
The exhibition featured educational institutions, organisations and industries to interact with representatives and gather information on various programmes.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Regional Maritime University, Dr Jethro Brooks Jnr, said the university intends to bridge the gender gap in the maritime space by increasing its female enrolment.
Considering the expensive nature of maritime operations, Dr Brooks Jnr called for support from both the public and private sectors to enable the university continue to produce professional maritime workers on the African continent.
Barbara Oforiwaa Darko, Deputy Director of Maritime Service encouraged students and stakeholders to explore the opportunities within the maritime sector.
The Guest Speaker for the event, Mrs Magdalene Ofori-Addai, who spoke on the theme of the fair pledged her support for it.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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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The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.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.
