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Teenage Pregnancy Surges in Adaklu-Waya
The Adaklu District Director of Health (DDH), Mr. Matthew Ayamba, has expressed concern over the sudden surge of teenage pregnancy cases recorded in the area. He noted that this trend not only threatens the health of young girls but also endangers their future.
According to Mr. Ayamba, 83 girls between the ages of 14 and 17 became pregnant from January to September 2025, while four girls aged 10 to 14 were also recorded as pregnant within the same period. The District Director shared this information during an educational programme on reproductive health and the general wellbeing of youth in Adaklu-Waya.
He observed that substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, and early marriages are major factors affecting youth development. Reports from local health facilities indicate that substance abuse cases are prevalent among the youth. Mr. Ayamba urged parents to take greater interest in the activities of their wards and protect them from practices that could harm their health and future. The District Health Directorate is closely monitoring developments and intensifying educational outreach across the district.
Mr. Ayamba also highlighted that anaemia has become prevalent among teenage couples due to inadequate nutrition. Additionally, he pointed out that the youth are suffering from various forms of cancer, linked to smoking, substance abuse, and alcohol consumption. “These promising young men will often only visit health facilities once they fall seriously ill, by which time they may already be experiencing mental disorders and cancer,” he stressed.
The DDH noted that regular education on adolescent reproductive health is ongoing, including the promotion of contraceptives like condoms to prevent unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections.
Supporting the initiative, the Adaklu District Police Commander, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ms. Esther Buakumah, emphasized the need for the youth to be law-abiding citizens. She warned that drug use is a crime, and offenders would face legal consequences if caught.
By Samuel Agbewode, Adaklu-Waya
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Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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