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I was inspired by my father to be a dentist …Dr. Louisa Ansong-Satekla shares her story
● Dr. Louisa Ansong-Satekla
Working through to the pinnacle to become a dentist, has not been an easy journey for the better-half of celebrated dancehall musician Stonebwoy, Dr Louisa Ansong-Satekla.
Narrating her rigorous yet inspiring journey, she said seeing her father practise as dentist growing up was something which influenced her decision to be one and did everything possible to get the dream materialised.
Buoyed by determination to get to the top, she worked her fingers to the bone in her practice and it came as no surprise when she recently won the Health Personality of the Year Awards at the 2022 Women’s Choice Africa Awards (WCAA).
The award recognises her long-standing dedication to clinical excellence in the field of Dentistry. She was awarded for being committed to her task of saving lives and prioritising the health of others.
Sharing her inspiring story with The Spectator, Dr Ansong-Satekla advised the youth to always take advantage of opportunities that come their way in their quest to succeed in their professions of choice.
The Ghanaian-based renowned Dental Surgeon, was born to Dr and Mrs Kwakye Ansong. Her mom is a Fashion Designer, while her dad who inspired her professional career, is a Dentist.
Speaking to The Spectator about her educational journey, she said she started with the SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College, Community 6, Tema, and then continued at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), to pursue her dentistry dream.
With fortitude and hard work, she graduated in 2016 – topping the KNUST Dental School – sweeping six out of nine awards, and on top of it, was adjudged the Overall Best Student.
The good-looking dentist, who currently practises at Charisma Dental Clinic in Accra, Ghana, graduated on Friday from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, GIMPA with Masters in Public Health.
Louisa is a Christian and fellowships with the Yachal House in Accra.
She is married to multiple award-winning dancehall musician, Livingstone Etse Satekla, known in the showbiz space as Stonebwoy, and they are blessed with two children, Jidula and Janam.
Touching on her favourite food, she said Lilo Rice with any accompaniment, adding that “she loves research and does some fashion designing during her leisure.”
She has received numerous nominations and awards throughout her professional career, including the 2021 Ghana Outstanding Women Awards (GOWA) and Pulse Health Influencer of the Year for her enormous contribution to Ghana’s development and giving back to society.
Her clinic has been the destination for some celebrities, such as Davido, Stonebwoy, Wizkid, KiDi, Joselyn Dumas, and many more, seeking expert guidance on their dental health.
Dr Louisa Ansong-Satekla is currently the official FDI World Dental Federation Ambassador for World Oral Health Day 22, using her wealth of experience to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health and its vital role in securing overall health and well-being.
She is also a Brand Ambassador for Vien Health.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Health Minister leads delegation Mimi Darko’s appointment as AMA Director General
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health and Member of Parliament has led a delegation to secure the appointment of Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority, as the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) during the ongoing 2nd Ordinary Session of the Conference of State Parties in Kigali, Rwanda.
This prestigious appointment, achieved through a competitive process, marks a proud and historic moment for Ghana and the entire continent.
It highlights Dr. Darko’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to enhancing public health and regulatory systems across Africa.
The Minister expressed his deep appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his strong support and leadership throughout this process.
Mr.Akandoh congratulated Dr. Mimi Darko and Team Ghana for their incredibly successful campaign.
The AMA was established by the African Union on November 5, 2021, with the primary objective of improving access to quality, safe, and effective medical products throughout the continent. Its creation aims to facilitate the regulation and oversight of essential medicines at a continental level while promoting collaboration among African countries and regions.
The Agency’s mission is to provide leadership in creating an enabling regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical sector in Africa, ensuring that the African population has access to essential medical products and technologies.
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Police arrest five suspects involved in robbery cases in Ashanti Region
The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has informed the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District.
Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on April 22, 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32.
The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on May 19, 2016.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas.
He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns.
Further investigations led to the identification and arrest of his accomplices, namely:Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassidy, Maxwell Gyimah, alias Nana Kwame, Sudais Oxford Ntiamoah, alias The Man Sudais and Rhano Okyere, alias Demon
These individuals were arrested from their hideouts within Atwima-Techiman and Denchemuoso.
However, one suspect, remains at large and efforts are underway to apprehend him and recover the weapons used in the robberies.
All five arrested suspects were arraigned before the Atasomanso Circuit Court on May 13, 2025.
They were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to reappear on June 4, 2025.
