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First Lady hails Merck Foundation …for health, educational interventions in Ghana
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.
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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