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Global excellence foundation launches national thank you day
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The Medical Director of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Dr Emmanuel Srofenyoh has called on the public to appreciate health personnel who continue to deliver on their mandate with little or no resource.
For him, that would help them to improve on their shortfalls and encourage them to do more in that regard.
Speaking at the launch of the National thank you day in Accra on Tuesday, the Medical director called for investment into health personnel in Ghana.
The maiden event organised by the Global Excellence Foundation which will be climaxed with an award ceremony dubbed “National Medical Excellence awards, on November 24th would attract healthcare personnel from various healthcare facilities.
The ceremony is geared towards rewarding individuals rather than the health facility they work in.
Dr Srofenyoh explained that the occasion would presents an opportunity to assess the output of health staff adding that despite the numerous challenges faced by healthcare personnel including inadequate logistics, faulty and worn-out equipment that have outlived their lifespan, absence of modern and sophisticated equipment to aid practice and the longstanding issue of inadequate personnel, they have achieved a lot in improving health service delivery over the years.
“During this period, an assessment is made of our work as healthcare personnel identify shortcomings and challenges taking cognisance of any strength and weaknesses, formulate plans that are implemented to achieve both staff and clients’ satisfaction,” he said.
Mr Titus Dauda, a representative of the foundation stated that, over the years healthcare personnel have directly or indirectly received little or no appreciation during their entire working lives.
He said there are instances where retired senior ranked healthcare personnel barely have enough to financially cater for their ill health adding that they are not even recognized by current health personnel at various places where they seek care with no preferential treatments.
“Research has shown that more junior ranked yet active healthcare personnel have ostensibly when seriously taken ill undergone same treatment whilst fully paying for services rendered them even from their places of work of which countless have lost their lives as a result of these conditions,” he said.
According to him, “It is in this light that this foundation have embarked on this noble initiative to appreciate the individuals rather than facilities dubbed: Say thank you.”
He expressed appreciation to all health workers across the country for the continued sacrifices they were making in caring for people.
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Ghana to host inaugural African Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives in December 2026- Dzifa Gomashie
Ghana will host the maiden African Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives (AFESTACC) from December 9 to 12, following the signing of an agreement between the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts and the
African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, announced this today during the Government Accountability Series in Accra.
The festival will be organized through AUDA-NEPAD’s Africa Creatives, Sports and Recreation (ACSAR) Programme.
Madam Gomashie said AFESTACC is designed to become Africa’s premier platform for culture and creativity.
According to her, the key objectives include, celebrating African excellence, showcase the richness and diversity of African arts through music, dance, theatre, film, literature, fashion, gastronomy, beauty, heritage, sports and contemporary creative expressions.
She also noted that it is geared towards building a continental platform, bring together African Union Member States, creatives, policymakers, investors, development partners, academia, the private sector, communities and the African diaspora for collaboration and cultural diplomacy.
Additionally, the Minister further noted that this will position Africa’s cultural and creative economy as a driver of development by promoting investment, tourism, entrepreneurship, innovation, skills development, industrialisation and employment, with focus on youth and women.
“Strengthening Pan-African identity, creating a lasting legacy, establish AFESTACC as a recurring AU platform that celebrates Africa’s cultural wealth while advancing Agenda 2063 through culture-led development,” she noted.
Furthermore, the Minister said the festival is expected to provide opportunities for over 20,000 Ghanaians, particularly those within the tourism, culture and creative arts ecosystem.
She noted that hosting AFESTACC aligns with government’s plan to use culture and the creative arts as tools for jobs, foreign exchange and international visibility.
The Ministry said detailed programming, host venues and participation modalities for Member States will be announced in the coming months.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two brothers in connection with the murder of a 54-year-old man and the shooting of his wife at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba, near Weija.
The suspects, identified as *Adams Adder Almeida and his brother *Bala Bilyon, were picked up with assistance from the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET).
The incident occurred on
August 6, 2026. Police at Weija said they received information that a man and his wife had been shot at Beach Drive Estate and needed urgent assistance.
A police team that responded to the scene found Mohammed Rahman, 54, and his wife Christiana Fosu, 53, with gunshot wounds outside their four-bedroom apartment.
The victims were rushed to *Finney Hospital, Weija. Rahman was pronounced dead on arrival. His wife was later referred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital where she is currently on admission and responding to treatment.
The body of the deceased has been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary pending autopsy.
During interrogation, suspect
Adams Adder Almeida allegedly admitted to shooting both victims.
He told police he was motivated by claims that the deceased had repeatedly described him as “lazy and useless,” a comment he said affected him mentally.
Adams subsequently led investigators to his brother’s room at Beach Drive Estate, where a pistol believed to have been used in the shooting was retrieved. Police say the weapon was concealed beneath the wall drop of Bala Bilyon’s room.
Investigations established that both brothers live together in the same room at Tuba. Bala Bilyon also works with the deceased, police added.
Adams further told investigators that the pistol was allegedly given to him by a friend named Gideon.
He led police to Gideon’s residence at Tuba, but the third suspect was not found at home. Efforts are ongoing to locate him.
Meanwhile, Bala Bilyon remains in custody and is assisting with interrogation.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
