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5 more bodies retrieved from recent floods in Accra

Five more bodies have been retrieved by the police after Tuesday dawn downpour, which resulted in flooding in some parts of Accra.

The dead include, three males, a pregnant woman, and a two-year-old boy, bringing the number of fatalities recorded so far as a result of the floods, to six.

The Public Relations Officer of the Accra Regional Police Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Effia Tenge, who gave the update to the Ghanaian Times, in Accra, yesterday, said the bodies had since been taken to the Police Hospital and the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital mortuaries.

She said on June 9, at about 8:30am, a man was found  lying dead in a supine position at a hotel in the Neoplan area.

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DSP Tenge said the police also received information that a male body had been found at the Metro Mass Bus terminal, adding that personnel proceeded to the scene and retrieved the body of Dominic Abikwoa, 31.

She said the police also received information that an unknown pregnant woman, aged 25, was lying dead at the Art Centre beach

“The body was inspected and a deep cut was found on the right eyebrow,” DSP Tenge added.

She said the police retrieved the body of one Lousie Sobou Tchanda, 28, who got drown when the fence wall to a house collapsed.

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The Police PRO said the body of a two-year-old boy was also retrieved at the Achimota Charcoal Station, near a big gutter.

It would be recalled that The Ghanaian Times in its Wednesday, June 10, 2020 issue reported that parts of Accra were submerged, following a downpour, which lasted about four hours.

Characteristic of flooding in Accra, properties running into several millions of cedis were destroyed, while one person was reported dead at Adabraka in Accra.

In addition, several people were trapped in their homes as they could not step out due to the volume of water and the magnitude of the current.

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The situation culminated into heavy traffic jams in most areas.

Some of the affected areas included Alajo in the Ayawaso East municipality, Kwame Nkrumah Interchange area in the Okaikoi South municipality, Adabraka Sahara in the Korle-Klottey municipality, and   the Kaneshie First Light area, Sakaman, North Kaneshie, Awoshie, Achimota and Odorkor.

The floods resulted in heavy traffic on the roads and passengers were also spotted stranded at various bus stops waiting for vehicles to be transported to their various destinations.

Rubbish from choked gutters was washed unto the roads as a result of the floods.

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BY ANITA NYARKO-YIRENKYI

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Invest in the welfare of children – UNICEF

Osama Makkawi Khogali
Osama Makkawi Khogali

 The Country Representative for United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Ghana, Mr. Osama Makkawi Khoga­li, has urged the government and other stakeholders to invest more in the welfare of children.

He explained that Africa was home to a growing number of children, and by the year 2050, four out of every 10 children in the world will live in Africa.

This, he said, was a major reason why more investments are needed in children’s education, health, nutrition, safety, digital access, and job training.

Mr Khogali said this in a statement cop­ied to The Spectator in Accra on Monday June 16 to commemorate the Day of the African Child.

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Every year on June 16, the Day of the African Child is celebrated to remember the brave children of the 1976 Soweto Up­rising in South Africa. These children stood up against unfair education and fought for their rights. Today, the day reminds every­one to stand up for the rights and welfare of African children.

Mr. Khogali said, “we must act now so that children would not only survive but grow and succeed. Africa’s future is global, and it begins with the children of today.”

The Country Representative for UNICEF said, in Ghana, children make up about 45 per cent of the country’s population, indicating that the future of Ghana depends heavily on how well children were support­ed and protected today.

He therefore called on governments, communities, families, and individuals to work together and make sure every child has access to good education, health care, safety, and opportunities.

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“Helping children now is the smartest way to build a strong and successful coun­try,” he added.

UNICEF is the world’s leading children’s organisation. It works in over 190 countries to protect children’s rights and ensure that every child has the chance to live, grow, and reach their full potential.

 By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu

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First Lady, Lordina Mahama address 7th Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit in Dubai

The First Lady of the Republic of Ghana on Wednesday, June 18, addressed the prestigious 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit in Dubai.

The programme held at Hilton Hotel was attended by First Ladies from about 15 African and Asian countries.

The First Lady shared insights on strengthening healthcare systems, empowering women, and celebrating the impactful partnership between Ghana and the Merck Foundation over the past 13 years.

Mrs Mahama also underscored the critical role of First Ladies as Ambassadors for the “More Than a Mother” campaign, working to break the stigma around infertility and promote gender equality.

At the Committee Meeting held on Thursday, June 19, Mrs.Lordina Mahama through her presentation showed video documentary of her varied projects aimed at impacting lives.

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The documentary showcased her extensive works in Education, health and other sectors of the country.

This received applauds and commendation from her colleague First Ladies and leadership of Merck Foundation.

Expressing gratitude to the Merck Foundation, she reiterated her and the Lordina Foundation’s commitment to strengthening collaboration for enhanced initiatives in health, education, and combating social stigma across Ghana.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme, Dubai

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