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Tema Fire Service calls for public support
The Tema Regional Fire Officer (ACFO) Emmanuel Inkum has called on the public for support to purchase a Breathing Apparatus (Oxygen) Filling Plant.
This would enable them to constantly fill their breathing apparatus cylinders for operations which is very crucial in the survival of fire fighters and rescuers in emergency cases.
ACFO Inkum made the appeal through The Spectator in an interview where he disclosed that currently the filling plant at the Regional Headquarters had broken down and they filled their breathing apparatus at the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) or the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and other private institutions which have offered to do so at no cost.
The interview aimed at finding out the challenges of his administration as a new Regional Fire Officer and what he intended doing differently to address issues in the region upon assuming office on October 6, this year.
He explained that if they were able to have their own plant, it would facilitate frequent training of their fire personnel to make them conversant with its usage to enhance their swift performance on the field and make them more comfortable in its usage.
The Tema Regional Fire Officer also called on the public to support them with proximity suits (fire tunics), fire resistant boots, face masks, helmets and Fireman axe to facilitate their work and ensure safety of their personnel.
He stressed the need for collaboration between the Tema Regional Office and Traditional leaders to make lands available for more District Offices in the area.
ACFO Inkum said the role of the business community and industries in putting up of more offices would be much appreciated as it would bring them closer to residents and industries.
He said much as the GNFS was investing in personnel preparedness for emergencies and swift response to fire scenes it would need public support in various ways to make their efforts a success.
He said in-service training and competitions at the regional and district levels had been intensified to beef up personnel preparedness to give the public the best services.
He appealed to the public to be more welcoming when they come to them with their fire education outreach because the knowledge acquired could go a long way to save lives and properties.
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.
