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Provide nutritious food for children – Agrofood expert
An Agrofood Expert, Dr Nana Achiaa Ankrah, says food consumed by a child could serve as a safe and essential medicine for growth or a slow poison to kill the child.
Consequently, she is cautioning parents to be thoughtful and vigilant about what their children consume.
Dr Achiaa stated this in an interview with The Spectator ahead of the Christmas festivities to put parents on their toes regarding what their children fed on.
According to her, it was important for parent to be circumspect over the type of food they fed their children with in order to prevent any form of deficiency it may be associated with.
She said choosing the right meal for a child was very prudent and in ensuring that, the child was acquiring the necessary nutrients embedded in a particular meal.
Highlighting on the need to ensure a nutritious food for a child, she said a nutrient-densed food must contain vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, lean protein and healthy fats.
Dr Ankrah further indicates that consuming enough whole grains and cereals products provides children’s with vitamin and mineral essentials needed for their development.
“The world’s happiest kids are the ones that are fed well. When kids are fed with the type of food they love and cherish most, parents become stress-free and embark on their daily activities without having to worry about them,” she expatiated.
Moreover, Dr Ankrah addressed that it is important to continually prioritise children’s food in order to nourish their babies with the necessary nutrients for essential growth.
The Agrofood Expert also said Arise Foods is a brand introduced by Saliscom with the primary motive of curbing malnutrition among children in Ghana.
By Alfred Ankrah
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Korle Bu Dental Dep’t Gets New Digital X-Ray Machine
The Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, has commissioned newly installed digital X-ray machines at the Radiology Department to further enhance diagnostic services and improve patient care.
At the brief ceremony, Dr. Adam underscored the significance of the new machines in meeting the growing demand for advanced diagnostic services. He described the commissioning as a major milestone in the hospital’s modernisation agenda, aimed at boosting efficiency in patient management.
Dr. Matthew Boamah, Head of the Dental Unit, and Dr. Hafisatu Gbadamosi, Head of the Radiology Department, expressed their appreciation to hospital management and partners, Rontgen Imaging, for making the project possible. They assured that the machines will be utilised to their fullest potential for the benefit of patients.
The new equipment will significantly improve the quality and speed of imaging, especially for dental and maxillofacial cases, while minimising patient exposure to radiation. In addition, it will support teaching, research, and specialised care, further strengthening Korle Bu’s position as a leading referral centre in Ghana and the sub-region.
This commissioning forms part of the hospital’s broader commitment to upgrading its infrastructure and delivering world-class healthcare to its patients and clients.
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Korle Bu Staff to enjoy Free Healthcare from September
From September 1, 2025, staff of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital will no longer be required to pay for healthcare services and subsequently apply for refunds.
They will, instead, be able to access care directly by presenting their staff ID cards.
The Chief Executive of the Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, announced this during the Hospital’s 2025 Midyear Performance Review held on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Dr. Adam described the initiative as a major step towards enhancing staff welfare while also strengthening the hospital’s internal systems.
He further emphasised the importance of departments conducting daily and frequent revenue reconciliations to ensure transparency, efficiency, and prudent financial management.
According to him, revenue must be generated collectively and utilised collectively in order to sustain hospital operations and enhance staff welfare.
Commending staff for their dedication over the past months, the Chief Executive noted that the performance review was not only a time to reflect on achievements but also an opportunity to set priorities for the future.
He also outlined ongoing efforts to improve operations across the hospital, including renovation works, the introduction of systems to track procurement and resource utilisation, and additional training programmes to prepare staff for roles created through attrition.
Planned developments include the introduction of a biometric attendance system, the construction of a new Endoscopy Unit, and the upgrade of the hospital’s MRI machine.
The review session featured presentations from various directorates of the hospital, including Nursing and Midwifery, Pharmacy, Medical Directorate, Administration, General Services, Human Resources, and Finance.
Each directorate highlighted its achievements, challenges, priorities, and next steps for the remainder of the year.
