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SDA College of Education unveils church building
Dr Mrs Cecilia Odame cutting the tape to unveil the church edifice (inset)
The Seventh – day Adventist (S.D.A) College of Education last Saturday unveiled a 1,500 seating capacity church building at the College’s premises.
The ceremony was performed by the President of the Southern Ghana Union Conference (SGUC) of the S.D.A Church, Pr. Dr. Thomas Techie Ocran and assisted by the Executive Secretary of the SGUC, Pr. Dr. Chris Annan-Nunoo.
Others included the President of the East Ghana Conference (EGC). Pr. Dr. Samuel Bonya Arloo, and the College Chaplain, Pr. Ernest Ofosu.
The edifice had facilities such as offices, washrooms, conference rooms, and rooms to keep materials such as choir robes.
The dedication was attended by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the New Juaben South, Mr. Isaac Apau Gyasi, Pastors, Church elders, traditional rulers and some community members.
The project, which was started about 29 years ago was funded by the West African Division (WAD), SGUC, EGC of the SDA church, government, community members, alumni associations, students’ contributions and individual donations.
In a sermon, Pr. Dr. Nunoo advised the congregation to always show gratitude to God for His good works.
He urged members of the congregation to be mindful of what they do as followers of Christ and also be abreast with the times and seasons.
Pr. Dr. Nunoo advised the students to stay away from things that would not add value to their lives and focus on their studies to become unique teachers beneficial to the country.
He urged them to cultivate the culture of maintenance to protect the edifice to last longer for posterity.
In a brief history about the church, the Chaplain, Pr. Ofosu said the college church started in the year 1995 during the era of the then Principal of the College, Prof. Charles Kuma Korante.
He said the church was operating in a wooden structure classroom block initially.
Pr. Ofosu commended the immediate past principal of the college, Prof. William Kofi Koomson who was very instrumental in the project.
The Acting Principal of the College, Dr. Cecilia Ofosua Odame also thanked the government, the church and every individual that contributed towards the church project.
The President of the EGC, Pr. Dr. Arloo said the church belongs to God and it is His property therefore they should see and treat it with utmost respect and dignity.
The MCE of the New Juaben South, Mr. Gyasi appealed to the public to abstain from unhealthy practices that would prevent the country from enjoying its current peace.
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.
