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Spend time to raise children in godly manner – Pastor tells parents
Many parents no longer spend time with their children to pray and read the Bible because of the economic situation and societal pressure
Many of such busy parents have found a safe haven in the church where they leave their children with Sunday School teachers to train them on their behalf.
However, the Greater Accra East Children’s Ministry Director of the Assemblies of God Church, Pastor Mrs Susanna Atisu has cautioned parents to desist from such behaviour as raising godly children was first of all the responsibility of parents before all others.
Speaking with The Spectator she said although Sunday School teachers were committed to teaching children to be the best they could be, holistic grooming and nurturing must start from the home. “Do not leave the training of your children to Sunday School teachers.
Be responsible as parents,” she advised. Pastor Mrs. Atisu said it was critical for parents to instil godly principles in their children so they will be God-fearing and have a personal relationship with Him even at a young age.
She said although some children who had good Christian training from home drifted, they were more likely to repent by the Holy Spirit compared with those who did not have it.
She encouraged parents to lead exemplary lives at home and make time for family devotions to raise godly children. Pastor Mrs Atisu said raising children in the fear of God, is key to producing better leaders which would benefit the society immensely. The quiz, brought together 15 participating churches.
The Holy Spirit Assemblies of God took the first position followed by New Life and the Central Assemblies of God who took the third position. They received cash prizes, trophy and certificates with some of the contestants being selected to represent the Tema District at the Regional level of the quiz.
The Captain of the Holy Spirit Assemblies of God Church team, Miss Nyamedzi Anderson, said they worked hard to prepare for the quiz and was happy it had paid off.
She said it was a great experience as it was their first time of participating and promised to work harder so that they could win at the Regional level and beyond.
The quiz was aimed at testing the knowledge of the children in scriptures, history of the Assemblies of God Church and the 16 fundamental truths of the Church to improve their knowledge and also train them to love the church.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema
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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.
