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Santase Kegyaase gets $1m healthcare facility
A $1 million healthcare facility—NextCare Medical Center was officially commissioned at Santase Kegyaase in Kumasi, drawing an esteemed gathering of traditional leaders, government representatives, and international guests on Wednesday.
Founded by Virginia-based Internal Medicine physician, Dr Nana Adoma Owusu-Nyamekye and her husband, Senior Data Scientist Mr Albert Kusi-Appiah, the centre was designed to raise the bar for accessible, compassionate, and data-informed care in Ghana.
“Our mission is not just medical— it’s human,” Dr Owusu-Nyamekye declared in her opening address. “We believe in restoring dignity through excellence and a healing touch.”
Established in 2023, NextCare Medical Center offers a robust suite of services including general outpatient care, maternity and postnatal support, and specialised clinics for pediatrics, gynecology, surgery, dentistry, and ophthalmology. The 35-bed facility is equipped with a modern operating theatre, diagnostic laboratory, pharmacy, x-ray and ultrasound imaging, and IV rejuvenation services.
The founders aim to expand into nephrology, cardiology, neurology, ENT, and orthopedic care—a vision already in motion following a community health screening on July 19 that drew over 150 participants.
“Our patient-first philosophy and data-driven decisions are here to redefine healthcare, starting exactly where it’s needed most,” Dr Owusu-Nyamekye affirmed.
She also announced that the facility was now fully operational and welcomes National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) cardholders.
Representing the Asantehene, Nana Amponsa-Kwaa IV, Chief of Atwima Kwanwoma, lauded the initiative as a vital contribution to national development and called on citizens to rally behind efforts to improve healthcare delivery.
Chairing the occasion, Nana Dr Kwaku Owusu-Kwarteng, Vice President and Acting President of Garden City University, emphasised the need for rigorous facility maintenance, noting that it remains a critical challenge for many institutions across the country.
From Kingsley E.Hope, Kumasi
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Media reports claiming Cecilia Dapaah is cleared by FBI are false – OSP
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dismissed media reports suggesting that former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has been cleared of corruption by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
In a statement, the OSP said its attention had been drawn to several misleading publications which claimed that the FBI “found no evidence of corruption” or that Mrs. Dapaah “had been cleared.”
The office stressed that these reports were false and a misrepresentation of its Half-Yearly Report.
According to the OSP, the report stated that no direct and immediate evidence of corruption had been found, a legal standard that is different from saying there was “no evidence” or that the former minister had been cleared.
The OSP explained that the case was earlier referred to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after investigations revealed strong signs of suspected money laundering and structuring, which fall under EOCO’s mandate.
However, the previous leadership of EOCO failed to act and returned the docket.
The new leadership has since requested and received the docket again.
The OSP urged the media to report with accuracy and remain faithful to official documents, stressing that responsible communication is necessary on matters of high national interest.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Government Pays GH¢9.7 Billion Coupon Under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP)
The Government of Ghana has paid GH¢9.7 billion as part of its debt obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson said the payment amounted to GH¢9,698,815,220.17.
This brings the total payments made under the programme this year alone to GH¢19.4 billion.
According to the minister in a facebook post, the payment shows government’s commitment to honouring agreements made under the DDEP and is expected to boost investor confidence in the economy.
He stated that government has also created two sinking fund accounts one in cedis and another in US dollars to help manage future debt payments.
These funds, introduced he said is in line with the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review and backed by the Public Financial Management Act, meant to ensure that upcoming loan obligations due between 2026 and 2028 are paid on time.
The Finance Minister assured investors and the public that all future debt commitments, including those under the DDEP, will be fully honoured without delays.
By: Jacob Aggrey
