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Take your NHIS Cards to school …sickness is unpredictable – Principal, SDA College of Education
Some staff of the clinic
The Principal of the Seventh Day Adventist College of Education (SEDACOE) at Asokore-Koforidua in the Eastern Region, Dr Cecilia Ofosua Odame has advised students of tertiary institutions to always carry their health insurance cards and other health related documents along with them to school.
“Sickness is inevitable in a person’s life therefore, do not say that I am grown and therefore cannot be sick” she said.
According to her such documents may be a saviour in many circumstances which they might not get control over, especially, at this time of rains and economic hardships with payments of colossal hospital bills.
Dr Cecilia Odame said this when the College Clinic was officially opened to the services of the students and staff last Thursday.
She explained the rationale behind the establishment of the clinic and that it was one of the requirements of tertiary institutions to have a school clinic to care for the health needs of the students.
“One major reason for the construction of the clinic is that the student population of the college is growing very fast due to the Free Education Policy” she explained.
The Principal said that the facility was constructed through the College’s Internally Generated Fund (IGF) at a cost of One Million and one hundred Ghana cedis but it took several years to complete.
Dr Cecilia Odame thanked the old students, philanthropists, friends of the college and the SDA Church for assisting to complete the clinic.
The Clinic’s Co-ordinator, MLS Wahab Addo said that the clinic was completed in January 2023 which has six departments, namely, OPD, Pharmacy, a Laboratory, IPD, ANC and Counselling department.
“We have 15- bed capacity, which serves over 8,000 student community of Basic, SHS, the College and both staff and non teaching staff and we operate 24 hours” he said.
The Internal Auditor of the clinic, Mr Samuel Owusu also said there was the need for expansion because the recent facilities could not serve the growing population since Basic, SHS, College, Sandwich, staff and non teaching staff all patronised the facility.
“We have land but we need financial support from all quarters to expand because it is our intention to extend our services to the communities around us to generate a little income for the college” he said.
Mr Owusu said that most of the services provided were free and appealed for support from the general public.
The Physician In-charge of the clinic, Annette Cornelius, and the Nurse in-charge of the OPD, Ansomah Darko Lovesther said most of the students” reported of malaria, ulcers, body pains and headaches, STI and STDs and appealed to them to practise personal hygiene.
They appealed for hospital equipment such as, laptops, fridges, drugs, laboratory equipment, and above all bungalows to enable the staff stay on campus.
From Spectator Reporter, Koforidua
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
