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Turkish Ambassador pays courtesy call on Gender Minister

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, was pleased to welcome the Turkish Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Huseyin Gungor, during a courtesy call at the Ministry.

The Ambassador’s visit was to extend his congratulations to the Minister on her appointment and to explore avenues to strengthen bilateral ties between Turkey and Ghana, particularly through enhanced collaboration with the Ministry.

The engagement also aimed to promote goodwill and deepen mutual cooperation on shared development goals.

Ambassador Gungor emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to address gender-related issues and to expand social safety nets for the poor and vulnerable. He expressed Turkey’s interest in supporting initiatives that protect and empower women, girls, and other marginalized groups.

Discussions also highlighted the need to leverage innovation, science, and technology as key tools in advancing gender equality and sustainable development.

Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to building strong partnerships that champion the rights, protection, and overall well-being of all individuals, particularly the vulnerable.

She further noted that gender-related issues remain a top priority for the government.

“The government is committed to bettering the lives of the people of Ghana by working tirelessly with all stakeholders to ensure equal rights, enhance social protection, and reduce vulnerability to its barest minimum,” she stated.

The visit marked an important step in fostering stronger diplomatic relations and unlocking new opportunities for cooperation between Ghana and Turkey in key sectors critical to national and social development.

Also present at the meeting was the Chief Director of the Ministry, Dr. Afisah Zakariah.

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Strengthening Diplomatic Ties: US Ambassador meets Interior Minister

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak received the Ambassador Virginia Palmer, US Ambassador to Ghana in his office in Accra.

The meeting, focused on strengthening bilateral ties and discussing mutual interests and officially inform the Minister of the end of her duty tour in Ghana.

Muntaka Mubarak outlined key areas of interest of the Ministry, and explored opportunities for continued collaboration.

The Minister also commended Amb. Palmer for her contributions to the Interior Ministry and its agencies, highlighting the progress made in U.S.-Ghana relations.

Amb. Virginia Palmer thanked the Minister for his support during her tenure in Ghana and assured him of the continuous support of the US government not just to the Interior Ministry but Ghana as a whole.

The discussions underscored the strong partnership between the Ghana and US with both sides expressing commitment to strengthening ties in areas of mutual benefit.

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Ministry of Health commends partners for supporting MahamaCares

The Ministry of Health has expressed its profound appreciation to Telecel Ghana, Alive Industries, East Cantonment Pharmacy, and KMI Energies for their generous contributions to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), an initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals living with chronic diseases across the country.

Telecel Ghana has pledged to support the initiative by equipping three (3) healthcare centers with HPV testing kits, digital colposcopes, and biopsy instruments.

The donation, which will also cover operational costs for these facilities over two years, is expected to enable the screening of at least 5,000 women in the first year, offering free diagnostic services to underserved communities.

Additionally, Alive Industries has donated ₵500,000.00, East Cantonment Pharmacy has contributed ₵50,000.00, and KMI Energies has supported the initiative with ₵5,000.00.

These contributions are expected to significantly strengthen the MahamaCares initiative and help expand its reach and impact nationwide.

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, praised the efforts of the contributing organizations and emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in improving national health outcomes.