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First Lady hails Merck Foundation …for health, educational interventions in Ghana
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Mrs Akufo-Addo (third from left) with other dignitaries at the event
The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, says Ghanaians have become more open with infertility issues, leading to seeking help early and reducing stigma.
That, she said, falls in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) four which enjoins the world to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong education opportunities for all.
Mrs Akufo-Addo noted this at the 11th Merck Foundation Africa and Asia Luminary held in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
The two day event, organised by the Merck Foundation, was held from October 29-30, brought together first ladies from Africa and Asia as well as over 400 in-person and virtual participants.
Mrs Akufo-Addo attributed these gains to Merck Foundation for its educational and awareness drive that has seen 189 scholarships offered to Ghanaian doctors in diverse and critical disciplines.
She mentioned that the scholarships have made a substantial contribution to enhancing access to equitable and quality healthcare solutions in many underserved specialties.
“It has truly transformed the landscape of occupation care and healthcare access and awareness in Ghana. The Merck foundation ‘More than a Mother’ ambassador programme has today seen a grand swell of support in Ghana,” she added.
A nine-member board for the New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers was sworn into office on Thursday with a call to strengthen the governance of the Corporation.![Dr. Binka (seated second from right) with Dr Okpoti [right] the board and Management of NTC photos Okai Elizabeth.](https://spectator.com.gh/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Dr.-Binka-seated-second-from-right-with-Dr-Okpoti-right-the-board-and-Management-of-NTC-photos-Okai-Elizabeth-1024x683.jpg)
The new NTC board is chaired by Dr Charity Binka and has Very Rev. Helena Amma Serwah Opoku-Sarkodie, Mr Tito Kojo Voegborlo Esq and Naana Aklerh Amenyah Kubi I as members. Read More
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Christians have been urged to demonstrate a living faith in Jesus Christ by allowing their confession of Him as Lord and Saviour to reflect in their daily lives.
According to the Kaneshie District Pastor of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), Rev. Dzidzor Nathaniel Affram, a genuine Christian’s confession should go beyond words and be demonstrated through obedience to God, love for others and service to the Church.
He made the call at the 40th anniversary remembrance service for the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, Maranatha Congregation at Awudome Avenui in the Volta Region.
Speaking on the theme, “The Church Built on a Living Confession,” Rev. Affram said life would continually present challenges capable of testing Christians’ faith, making it necessary for believers to hold firmly to their confession that Jesus Christ is Lord.
He explained that accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour required Christians to live according to His teachings, stressing that their faith must be evident in their conduct.
“A living confession listens to God and not man,” he said, urging Christians to remain obedient to God even when faced with difficulties and pressures.
Rev. Affram further encouraged the congregation to care for vulnerable people and demonstrate concern for others, adding that such acts were practical expressions of Christian faith.
He also urged Christians to identify and use their God-given gifts to build the Church.
He said every member of the Church had a role to play and cautioned Christians against looking down on others because of their status or abilities.
The remembrance service brought together family members, friends, members of the congregation and sympathisers to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo.
By Lizzy Okai
