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The Government of Ghana has presented some ambulances and a water tanker to the Ghana Police Service, Armed Forces and two other health institutions. The brief ceremony was held in Accra on Tuesday. Delivering a speech on behalf of Caretaker Minister of Health, Ursula Ekuful, Minister for Health Designate, Dr. Bernard Oko Boye said "Today, we are gathered here to present Health Equipment to some of our Agencies in the Health Sector. Thes equipment are: four (4) ambulances and (one) Tanker. The beneficiary organizations are the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Police Service, the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital who will receive an ambulance van each, whilst the Tamale Teaching Hospital will receive a Water Tanker an ambulance all at a total cost of One Million Five Hundred and Sixty-five Thousand, Forty United States Dollars and Sixty-five Cent (USD1,565,040.65)" He added that the equipments are part of Japanese Government support to Ghana’s Primary Health Programme to strengthen Ghana’s Health System. "As a country, we have benefited from the long and successful relationship with the Government of Japan which dates back several years through Technical Assistance, Grant aid and donation of equipment and commodities. Additionally, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) various initiatives related to improving the health of Ghanaians continue to be implemented" "Ladies and Gentlemen, as you are aware, the Ministry is pursuing Universal Health Coverage Agenda for which we have defined UHC as: 'All people in Ghana having timely access to high quality health services irrespective of ability to pay at the point of use' with a goal of increased access to quality essential health care and public health services for all by 2030" "You will agree with me that the goal and objectives of attaining UHC calls for deliberate investments into various aspects of our health system. We therefore re-emphasize the importance of all these investments of our Universal Health goal especially in improving access to quality health services in Ghana" "The Universal Health Care roadmap to ensure that Ghanaians have timely access to quality health services irrespective of their ability to pay at the point of use" Key strategies under consideration in operationalizing the UHC roadmap include increasing the enrolment of the National Health Insurance Scheme and keeping members active as well as making Community Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) fully functional throughout the country" Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso Boakye who received the ambulance on behalf of the Suntreso government hospital explained that the gesture will go a long way to enhance health delivery in the area. Northern Regional Minister, Shani Alhassan Shaibu who received an ambulance and water tanker thanked the the government for the kind gesture and promised that the items presented would be used for their intended purposes for the benefit of all. Medical Director, Police Hospital, DCOP/Dr. Samuel Otu-Nyarko said "We are grateful for this equipment. As men and women in uniform, we take very good care of the equipment presented to us by government. Deputy Chief of Staff (Medical), Major Gen. R. K. Ewusi said "This ambulance will be used for its intended purpose. This ambulance has come at the right time" Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Internet Safety Foundation (GISF) in Accra. The MoU sought to promote internet safety and combating online threats. Speaking at the ceremony, Executive Director of EOCO, COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah said "It is my great pleasure to welcome you all warmly to the Economic and Organised Crime Office to be part of the signing ceremony of an MOU between EOCO and Ghana Internet Safety Foundation" "It is worth noting that EOCO's Strategic Plan in Strategic Priority 3 mandates the Office to 'Partner Law Enforcement Agencies and other relevant institutions' and its sub section Strategic Pillar 4 which highlights EOCO's engagement with the Media and General Public" "The purpose of the MOU is to establish a framework for collaboration between GISF and EOCO in conducting joint online safety awareness campaigns aimed at target audiences in Ghana" She added that the collaboration also sought to leverage the strengths and expertise of both institutions to enhance online safety and reduce cybercrime in Ghana. "I must emphasize that this partnership also seeks to create a sater adigital space for all internet users in Ghana" "The world today is an interconnected global space where the internet plays a central role in our daily lives, ensuring its satety and security is paramount to the functions and objectives of this Office" "Per the scope of collaboration stated in the MOU. both Institutions will work lowords; Education and Awareness Capacity building" President of GISF, Emmanuel Adinkrah who joined via zoom commended EOCO for its fight against cyber crime. He was confident that the MoU signed will be the beginning of internet safety and combating of online threats. The Director- Operation and Outreach of GISF, Gabriel Ofori Appiah said "The Ghana Internet Safety Foundation (GISF) was founded in 2014 as a grassroot oriented non-profit organisation duly registered by the Government of Ghana. He noted that the Foundation's flagship programe was its Child Online Protection (COP) Initiatives and National Digital Parenting Conference. GISF, he stressed, serves as a public media voice on online security and child sexual abuse of children by disseminating relevant information and contents on social media. "What the Foundation does include; Security awareness training, Supporting online victims, Recovering from pornography addiction and Managing digital footprints" "The purpose of today's MoU was to establish a framework for collaboration between the Foundation and EOCO in conducting joint online safety awareness campaigns aimed at target audiences in Ghana" "The collaboration also seeks to leverage the strengths and expertise of both institutions to enhance online safety and reduce cybercrime in Ghana" The Executive Director was accompanied by her two deputies as well as some heads of Units. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has criticized the Akufo-Addo and Bawumia-led administration. Mr. Mahama took to his X account to make these remarks. He said “The Nana Akufo Addo and Bawumia-led administration has crossed many red lines in our democratic practice “ He stated that the current New Patriotic Party has not taken sufficient measures to strengthen the country’s democratic foundations . He lamented that Ghana has suffered as a result of these deliberate actions of the government. The Former President said significant efforts are required to reserve the current trend and ensure the protection and advancement of Ghana’s democratic values. Story by: Sarah-Joyce Komenan

Retailers in some major markets in Ghana are scratching their heads as sales of women's underwear have taken a nosedive. In a report by UTV and cited by GhanaWeb, vendors are blaming the slump in the sale of panties on the fact that many women are refusing to wear them. One vendor suggested that the digital age and economic pinch are culprits too. "The economic issue is partly to blame, underwear has gotten quite expensive, so women are not buying them as much as before" “The retailers of underwear too are now a lot, aside from those in the market, online retailers are a lot so people can now order from the comfort of their homes,” she said. However, she also blamed the poor sales on the fact that many women choose to forgo panties to feel comfortable. "The women, too, are no longer wearing them, some say it itches when they wear them, and other women say they feel uncomfortable wearing them so they stopped wearing them,” she added. Her sentiment was echoed by other retailers, who claimed that the hot weather is also responsible for the low use of panties. “They say that because of the weather, they get hot and sweaty down there, so they refuse to wear pants in order to allow fresh air to enter,” one retailer said. "The women are no longer wearing panties, they just wear a dress or a top and trousers without panties, so if you look closely, you would see their buttocks jiggling when they walk,” another said. "The ladies complain that it gets hot, so they refuse to wear panties so that air can reach their genitals,” another added. However, one customer had a different view, stating that wearing panties is not necessary as it makes intimacy difficult. .“Wearing panties is not needed, it gets in the way when your partner is trying to do something interesting with you,” he said. Credit: Ghanaweb

Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has assured Ghanaians that the Akufo-government will not burden the citizenry with taxes. According to him, government will rather use appropriate means to collect revenue from those who have not been paying their taxes in the country. The Finance Minister said this during a press conference on Saturday 13, April ater Ghana reached a staff -level agreement with the IMF on the country’s extended credit facility arrangement. He said “Now we’re determined to go out and collect the taxes from those who have not been paying and those who have been evading taxes to generate the desired revenue to fill the gap created as a result of the suspension of the taxes" He added that the government was pursuing reforms with the tax administration to ensure proper assessments were done. He stressed that the government felt the pain Ghanaians endured as a result of the implementation of reforms under the ongoing IMF loan support programme. Story by: Sarah-Joyce Komenan

Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi has been shown 'mafia' by delegates at the just ended NPP Parliamentary primaries held at the Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti Region. It emerged that only 35 delegates voted for Kwesi Nyantakyi out of a total of 1080. Mr. Nyantakyi before the by-election was extremely confident that the delegates will vote and make him the Parliamentary Candidate for the party ahead of the 2024 general elections in December. However, Lawyer Kwabena Boateng, rather won the by-election, pulling a total of 393 votes. Below are the final results: Lawyer Kwabena Boateng - 393 (Winner) Dr. Evans Duah - 61 Clinsma Karikari Mensah - 2 Helena Mensah - 302 Abena Pokua - 0 Portia Mensah - 6 Kwesi Nyantakyi - 35 Aaron Prince Duah - 2 Mama Yaa Aboagye - 229 Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Second Vice Chairman for the Ejisu Constituency of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Boateng, has won the party's parliamentary primary for the area. He obtained 394 votes in today's [April 13, 2024] primary, beating his closest contender, Helena Mensah, who secured 302 votes. Yaa Akyemaa Aboagye also got 229 votes whilst former GFA President, Kwesi Nyantakyi, who had been hospitalised prior to the start of the polls, obtained 35 votes. Similarly, Dr Evans Duah managed 63 votes while Portia Acheampong Abronye secured six votes. Klinsman Karikari Mensah and Aaron Prince Duah got two votes respectively while Jacqueline Abena Pokua Amoah-Boaitey got no vote. A total of 1081 delegates took part in the primary to elect a candidate to contest on the ticket of the party in the upcoming by-election in the area, following the demise of the incumbent Member of Parliament for the area, John Kumah on March 7, 2024. The party conducted the parliamentary primary following the demise of the Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Ampontuah Kumah. The Electoral Commission has set April 30, 2024, for the Ejisu by-election. Credit: Graphiconline

Former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kwasi Nyantakyi's team says despite taking ill hours to the Ejisu NPP parliamentary primary, he will be at the polling station before voting ends. The candidate was hospitalised on Friday night after complaining of dizziness. Mr Nyantakyi, according to his team, fell ill after visits to some electoral areas as part of activities to wrap up his campaign. At the start of polling, the candidate was on admission at the hospital. According to his team, health professionals have run checks on the candidate, and he is expected to be discharged before the end of the election. Earlier, members of the election committee visited the hospital where the former GFA boss was hospitalised. Nine aspirants are in a race to be elected as parliamentary candidates of the NPP for the upcoming by-election. In March, the Ejisu MP died following a short illness necessitating a by-election. Credit: Myjoyonline

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has alerted the general public of the recall of Benylin Paediatric (100MLS) Syrup, LOT No 329304 by the Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration (NAFDAC) from the Nigerian Market market. According to FDA, Benylin Paediatric (100MLS) Syrup is a cough mixture manufactured by Johnson & Johnson (Ply), South Africa. In a communique signed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Delese Mimi Darko, she said "The recall was necessitated by the detection of an 'unacceptable high level' of diethylene glycol (DEG) in the product" She added that the DEG is a chemical substance poisonous to humans and consuming it could be injurious to health, causing headache, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea. Dr. Darko also cited paralysis, convulsion, acute kidney disease and inability to pass urine among others which may lead to death as part of the effects after consuming the product. The FDA, however, assured that the product is not available on the Ghanaian market having reviewed all the data on the importation of the product to Ghana from 2021. "The public is hereby cautioned to look out for the affected lot of the Benylin Paediatric Syrup and report to any of FDA's offices across the country", the communique added. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ehiopia's first ever sexual violence registration system is in the works and set to start operations next year, the government has said. The system which aims to prevent and respond to sexual violence against women and children is hoped to make an impact in a country where prosecuting gender-based violence is a major challenge. According to a 2016 survey, 23% of Ethiopian women have experienced physical violence and 10% have experienced sexual violence. People often underreport such experiences so the true number is likely to be higher. The anticipated system will hold sex offenders accountable even after they serve time for their crimes. When it's operational, it will exclude registered sex offenders from working in schools, orphanages and other children's institutions, the women's rights and protection executive in the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs Seleshi Tadesse told BBC News Amharic. With a budget of around 10m birr ($176,000; £140,000) due to be contributed by various institutions, the national sex offence crime registry is proposed to have three types of pages, including a public page. Credit: BBC

The family of Mawuena Trebarh, a former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has announced her passing. The family has requested “utmost privacy” in their time of grief. A statement signed by Prof Ernest Dumor, father of Mrs Trebarh, said, “Professor Ernest Dumor, the Dumor, Gbeho and allied families announce with deep sorrow the passing of their beloved daughter, Mrs. Mawuena Trebarh (nee Dumor).” She passed in the evening of Wednesday, 10th April 2024, after a recent period of illness, the statement said. It said, her funeral announcements would be announced in due time. After news of the passing of Mawuena Trebarh broke, many people, who expressed shock and sorry, commiserated with Prof Ernest Kwaku Dumor as he mourns the loss of his well-accomplished daughter. The trailblazing first female CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) died a day before her birthday. In a touching display of solidarity and support, scores of mourners continue to share tributes to console and empathise with Prof Dumor, renowned academic, following Mrs Trebarh’s passing. Her death comes barely a decade after her brother, Komla Dumor of the BBC, died – an agony Prof Dumor and the family are yet to recover from. “I miss you dearly Komla and I'm grateful for the times we shared together. May the Good Lord continue to bless you with the gift of fulfilment you brought to us…,” Prof Dumor said in a Facebook post on January 18, 2024. Prof Ernest Dumor revealed in an interview that he continuously mourned his late wife and son several years after their demise. “They are in the same place behind my window so, I go there and say a little prayer and commit them into the bosom of the Lord and ask them to intercede for those of us who are still alive so that the memory will still continue,” he said. There has been an outpouring of empathetic messages to console Prof Dumor after the passing of Mawuena. Mawuena Trebarh is known for her remarkable achievements in both the private and public sectors. Trebarh’s professional journey was marked by numerous milestones, including being the first female CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and the first female underground exploration geologist amidst a predominantly male workforce in the Ashanti Region. Born in April 1971, in Ghana, Trebarh pursued her education at the University of Jos in Plateau State, Nigeria, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and Mining. She furthered her studies with an MBA in Management and Strategic Planning at the McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts. Throughout her career, Trebarh held key positions in various organisations, showcasing her expertise and leadership abilities. She served as the Corporate Services Executive at MTN Ghana, overseeing corporate communications, government and regulatory relations, legal matters, and company secretarial duties. Mawuena Trebarh managed communications strategies for Newmont Ghana Ltd and made significant contributions to the development of gold deposits in Ghana and other African countries. She is survived by her husband, Flt. Lt. Divine Trebarh, their daughter Katherine Joy, her father Prof Dumor and her brother Dr Korshie Dumor. Credit: GNA

Former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ejisu Constituency, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, has declared his intention to run as an independent candidat in the upcoming by-election. This announcement comes a day before the New Patriotic Party’s primary to select a candidate for the same election. A press release from the former MP’s team attributes the decision to break away from the NPP to the party leadership’s failure to address significant concerns regarding the voter roll. “In a bold move that highlights the importance of upholding democratic principles within political parties, Hon. Ing Kwabena Owusu Aduomi has announced his decision to contest the Ejisu by-elections as an independent candidate. “This decision stems from the reluctance of the National Leadership of the NPP to address crucial concerns regarding the existing delegates album, a matter that strikes at the heart of party integrity and fairness,” the statement disclosed. Below is the full statement Hon. Owusu-Aduomi to contest Ejisu by-elections as Independent Candidate: A stand against party irregularities In a bold move that highlights the importance of upholding democratic principles within political parties, Hon. Ing Kwabena Owusu Aduomi has announced his decision to contest the Ejisu by-elections as an independent candidate. This decision stems from the reluctance of the National Leadership of the NPP to address crucial concerns regarding the existing delegates album, a matter that strikes at the heart of party integrity and fairness. The genesis of this decision traces back to the tumultuous Ejisu polling station executive elections, marred by irregularities that would have been deemed unacceptable in any democratic society. Rather than adhering to the democratic process, the late MP of Ejisu, with the assistance of the Regional Executives of the NPP, arbitrarily handpicked individuals to fill key positions—a blatant disregard for the party’s constitution and its fundamental principles. Such actions have rightfully stirred vehement protests from conscientious party members and stakeholders across the nation. The issue has even found its way into the courts for adjudication, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the need for redress. Hon. Owusu-Aduomi’s decision to contest the by-election as an independent candidate underscores his unwavering commitment to upholding democratic values and ensuring transparency and accountability within the party. By refusing to participate in an ostensibly flawed process, he sends a clear message that integrity and fairness must prevail, even at the expense of personal political aspirations. This courageous stance serves as a beacon of hope for all those who cherish democracy and seek to safeguard the principles upon which our political institutions are built. It is a reminder that no individual or party is above the law, and that the will of the people must always be respected and upheld. As the Ejisu by-elections loom on the horizon, Hon. Owusu-Aduomi’s candidacy stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of democracy and the enduring quest for justice and accountability within our political landscape. It is a call to action for all citizens to stand up and demand the transparency and fairness that are the bedrock of a healthy and vibrant democracy. Credit: Prime News