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A’VITA GHANA pays for release of 26 detained postpartum mothers
A’VITA Ghana has donated GH₵ 114,000 to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) to settle medical bills of 26 detained mothers and their newborns.
A’VITA GHANA is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that supports financially crippled women who are unable to afford their hospital bills.
The gesture was to assist the mothers to pay off their debts incurred at the hospital upon their discharge.
, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), A’VITA GHANA, said the donation was to show love and care to mothers who were unable to settle their bills after being discharged.
She said the organisation was dedicated to assisting poor patients to pay their medical expenses in KBTH.
“A’VITA Ghana resonates with life and love, and we are happy to assist all patients with cash of over 114,000 to show love to them,” she said.
“We chose Korle-Bu because they were willing to receive help from the organisation,” she added.
Madam Elizabeth Kyei, Deputy Chief Midwifery Officer (DCMO), who received the donation on behalf of KBTH, commended A’VITA GHANA for their generous offer.
The beneficiaries said, “Most of us have been discharged, but because we cannot settle our bills, we are still here in the hospital.”
A’VITA GHANA was founded in February 2025 and it is spearheaded by Professor Arthur Sackeyfio, a Retired Founding Dean of the University Of Ghana School of Pharmacy, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
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The Ghana Highway Authority has announced a temporary traffic management arrangement on sections of the Accra Tema Motorway and the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange as construction work continues on the motorway expansion project.
In a public announcement issued on March 5, the Authority explained that the arrangement forms part of ongoing construction works under the Accra Tema Motorway and Extension Projects.
It noted that the traffic adjustment is required to allow contractors carry out T beam launching works for the expansion of the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange Bridge on the N1 highway.
Under the arrangement, lanes on the N4 northbound carriageway, which serves traffic moving from Accra to Madina, will be temporarily closed.
Meanwhile, the southbound carriageway from Madina to Accra, which currently has four lanes, will be reconfigured into two lanes in each direction to accommodate traffic moving both ways.
The Authority indicated that the temporary traffic changes will take effect from Monday, March 9, 2026 and are expected to last for four months.
According to the statement, the lane reduction is necessary to create a safe working space for construction personnel and to ensure the safety of motorists using the road.
The Authority therefore advised drivers to be cautious, obey traffic signs and cooperate with traffic management officials throughout the construction period.
It encouraged members of the public who require further information to contact its Public Affairs Division through WhatsApp on 0551622244.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Chief Imam, Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has congratulated the Government and people of Ghana as the country marks its 69th Independence Day, urging citizens to renew their commitment to national unity and democratic values.
In a statement to commemorate the celebration on March 6, he encouraged Ghanaians to use the occasion to strengthen their dedication to constitutional democracy, economic progress, interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence.
He observed that the world was currently facing several challenges, including the rise of authoritarian governments and increasing military conflicts among nations.
According to him, humanity was experiencing turbulent times, with genocidal attitudes and violent extremism becoming more widespread in different parts of the world.
The Chief Imam explained that such global developments should inspire Ghanaians to come together and deepen their commitment to nation building while embracing unity in diversity.
He noted that although colonialism left a painful mark on the country’s history, Ghanaians could take comfort in their collective determination to overcome colonial subjugation and build a free nation.
Reflecting on the country’s independence struggle, he indicated that Ghanaians now remembered the victory for liberty rather than the hardship endured during the fight against tyranny.
The National Chief Imam offered prayers for divine guidance and blessings for the President, John Dramani Mahama, the Government and the people of Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
