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USAID provides Critical Case Management Training to support Ghana’s COVID-19 response
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the Ghana Health Service on Monday launched the COVID-19 Critical Case Management Training at the Ghana Infectious Disease Centre (GIDC) in the Ga East Municipality in Accra.
The US Government-funded training comes at a critical time given the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Ghana.
Clinicians from each of the 16 regions would receive a four-week intensive, hands-on training on the proper management of COVID-19 severe and critical cases.
Dr Stephen Dzisi, USAID/Ghana’s Acting Health Office Director, speaking at the opening ceremony reiterated the US government’s unwavering commitment to support Ghana’s COVID-19 response.
“We are proud of our strong partnership with the Government of Ghana to improve the health and well-being of all Ghanaians through a resilient healthcare system.
“An infectious disease threat anywhere can become a threat everywhere; it is vital that we continue to join forces to fight this pandemic,” he said.
The training would impart skills such as oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation and the management of COVID-19 related complications.
Clinicians would actively contribute to the management of cases at GIDC and gain essential skills to support their respective region’s COVID-19 response.
They would receive also an Intensive Care Unit “starter kit,” an essential package of supplies to support their work.
The United States continues to lead the global COVID-19 pandemic response. In Ghana the Agency had provided $19 million in response to the pandemic, which was helping to mitigate the immediate and medium-term effects of COVID-19 on health and basic education systems, the hard-hit private sector, and northern Ghana in particular.
Other forms of support in the health sector include clinical care and laboratory capacity-building of health staff and disseminating public messages to increase knowledge and awareness about COVID-19 and to address misinformation.
USAID supports the Government of Ghana to deliver life-saving supplies and commodities across the country including personal protective equipment and essential supplies such as hand sanitisers, chlorine, and Veronica buckets.
By Spectator Reporter
President John Dramani Mahama today cut the sod for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market in Juapong, North Tongu District, marking the commencement of a transformative project aimed at boosting local commerce, creating sustainable jobs, and driving economic growth in the Volta Region.
The sod-cutting ceremony formed part of the President’s two-day ‘Resetting Ghana Tour’ of the Volta Region.
Addressing residents and stakeholders, President Mahama described the proposed facility as a modern economic centre designed to empower farmers, traders, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
He noted that beyond serving as a marketplace, the project will provide critical infrastructure for storage, processing, packaging, distribution, digital commerce, and access to financial services.
The President reaffirmed Government’s commitment to accelerating development across the Volta Region through strategic investments in roads, healthcare, education, agriculture, transport, markets, and agro-industrial initiatives.
He highlighted Juapong’s strategic location and economic potential, indicating that the town is well-positioned to emerge as a key commercial and industrial destination within the region.
As part of the flagship 24-Hour Economy programme, the Juapong Model Market will be among the largest facilities under the initiative.
The project has been designated as a Category Four Market, the highest classification within the programme, reflecting its significance to the region’s economic transformation.
Broadcast journalist and aspiring National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Gomoa West, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has pledged to embark on major infrastructure development if elected to represent the constituency in Parliament.
Speaking on Onua TV platform, Captain Smart said his priority would be to transform Gomoa West through extensive development projects.
“I will turn the constituency into a construction site,” he declared, stressing his commitment to improving infrastructure across the area.
Although much of his remarks focused on rallying supporters in local languages, he repeatedly assured residents that they would witness significant development under his leadership.
Captain Smart also urged party supporters to remain united and actively participate in the party’s internal activities ahead of the parliamentary primaries.
He expressed confidence in his bid and promised to work hard to improve the lives of people in Gomoa West if given the opportunity to serve as their parliamentary candidate.
By: Jacob Aggrey
