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Train children to tolerate others – Bible Society panelist
Christian parents have been urged to consciously train their children to tolerate others in order to bring about the needed unity in the community and country at large.
She note that as Christians, there was the need to let the unity in the church transcend into the community and the country saying “once we believe in the almighty God, there is the need for us to promote unity.”
A Commission Secretary and Right to Information officer at the National Commisson for Civic Education (NCCE), Mrs Lucille Hewlett Annan, stated this during a panel discussion at the 2025 Bible week celebration held on the theme: ‘the Bible and unity for nation building.’
The event brought together church leaders, pastors, security agencies and staff of various state institutions.
She also said most often, parents and some individuals look up to institutions and religious bodies to ensure unity in the country and blame them when there is misunderstanding between institutions or political parties
She stated that, “but I tell you, the education starts from the house. The way we socialise with our children, the kind of things we tell them is what they will take outside and even grow up with.”
Additionally, Mrs Annan noted that unity was not only about religion but about respect, unity, and tolerating other people’s opinions. And so in our communities, wherever we find ourselves, we should try, despite the challenges, to promote unity.
Mr Alfred Langdon, a Principal Consultant at Alcon said as a Christian and leaders at the workplace, it gives you the opportunity to promote Christ at the workplace.
He said a lot of things that happen at the workplace gives Christians the opportunity to demonstrate the practicality of their faith in uniting people.
An undergraduate law student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ms Veronica Ayerki Ayertei, said today’s youth have allowed social media to influence them to the extent that they have put aside the values instilled in them culturally and spiritually.
She indicated that the principles the Bible teaches which urges Christians to work towards unity are being put aside.
She said “for instance, the Bible talks about God being the ultimate judge, that it is appointed unto man to die once and after death is judgment. But these days on social media, you get judged even before God has something to say about you,” adding that people, most especially Christians have become mean and judgmental.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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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.
