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Take personal safety seriously – NCCE boss urges students
The Metropolitan Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mr Isaac Kwame Antwi, has noted with concern the fact that some students in the Tema metropolis have refused to wear their face and nose masks.
He said the recklessness on the part of these students who walked through the streets of the metropolis had become alarming and a threat to the safety of the public and themselves.
Speaking in an interview with The Spectator, Mr Antwi noted that aside usually walking closely in groups after school without observing the protocol of social distancing, they speak directly into the faces of their colleagues.
He said it was about time school authorities in the Tema metropolis took the matter seriously to educate their students on the dangers of their actions and possibly apply punitive measures against such students to make them behave responsibly.
The NCCE Director emphasised that wearing of masks and observing social distancing were to ensure the safety of all persons but not for the fun of it, and advised students to take their safety seriously as the coronavirus pandemic was no respecter of persons or age.
He called on parents and guardians to ensure that their children and wards always put on their masks and observe all COVID-19 protocols.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema
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GTA staff in Cape Coast for refresher training programme
Staff of Ghana Tourism Authority are currently in Cape Coast in the Central Region for capacity building.
The staff members from the Ghana Tourism Authority’s departments of Corporate Affairs, Marketing, Research, Product Development, and Investment have convened in the Central Regional Capital for a refresher training programme.
Against this backdrop, the team took the opportunity to visit some of the city’s notable sites and attractions, including Cape Coast Castle.
This initiative is under the esteemed leadership of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GTA, Mrs. Maame Efua Houadjeto, who prioritizes capacity building and equipping teams with adequate resources to achieve optimal results.
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Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana discusses potential collaborations in the health sector
The Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. A. M. Youseef has paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to discuss potential collaborations in the health sector.
The Ambassador highlighted several proposals from the Egyptian government, including providing accommodation for physicians inside or close to the hospital building.
Additionally, H.E. Youseef expressed interest in bringing expert physicians and medical instruments on board but emphasized the need for the Ghanaian government to provide the necessary infrastructure.
The establishment of pharmaceutical companies in Ghana was also proposed, with the Ambassador noting that proposals had already been made to some businessmen.
However, the Ambassador mentioned that one of the challenges they face is the slow response time from the Ghanaian government.
Mr. Akandoh in response acknowledged this challenge and assured the Ambassador that the President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, is committed to the health sector.
Given the current pressure on the government to provide funds for the health sector, Mr.Akandoh suggested that the Egyptian government take up the project in its entirety, including the construction of infrastructure and equipment.
This, he explained, would be more feasible as the Ghanaian government is currently focused on completing old projects left by the previous administration.
Mr.Akandoh appreciated the Egyptian government’s interest in collaborating with Ghana on health projects and advised them to bring more companies on board to help complete the project, noting that, it is a vital area of healthcare that the government would like to see thrive.
