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COVID-19 is real, don’t lose guard — KIA Port Heath Director
The Director of Port Health at the Kotoka International Airport, Dr. Lawrence Lartey has advised the public not to fall for peer pressure and ignore the Corornavirus safety protocols at events.
He said that even some adults “fall for pressure to do the unthinkable” stressing that it would be more dangerous for such persons to disregard the COVID-19 protocols.
“When the pressure is on you to remove your mask, do not fall for it” he cautioned.
Dr. Lartey’s admonition was based on an observation that it had become worrying to attend social events and see people without wearing nose masks although it was a major prevention measure against the Coronavirus pandemic.
This, according to him, was prevalent at marriage ceremonies and funerals where hundreds of people gathered.
He said some ladies at wedding ceremonies did not see the need to wear nose masks because of their make-ups and so they would rather show their entire faces regardless of the consequences.
The Director of Port Health was worried that at funerals, it was uncommon to see only a handful of people wearing nose masks at such events.
He called for behavioural change among people as these were not normal times and emphasised that hugging and handshakes should be avoided.
Dr. Lartey said it was a challenge to understand why some people still believed COVID-19 was a myth, however, people’s outlook of the virus changed when someone very close to them got the disease.
He said others also thought that even if the virus existed, it was being exaggerated and this trend put many lives at risk.
The Director of Port Health at KIA advised the public to take the protocols of hand washing, wearing of nose masks, use of hand sanitisers and observing the social distancing seriously because the virus was real.
He said health personnel were trying their best to curb the spread of the virus but sadly some had even lost their lives in the process, and called for strict adherence to the safety protocols.
From Difa Tetteh Tay, Tema
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Seek healthcare at facilities where nursing services are available – Ministry of Health
As a result of the ongoing strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and
Midwives Association (GRNMA), it has become imperative for the Ministry of
Health to implement additional measures to mitigate any inconvenience that has been caused.
According to the Ministry, in a statement, it has through all appropriate channels, led negotiations to ensure the smooth approval and implementation of the
new Conditions of Service.
Against this backdrop, the statement added that in line with the Ministry’s policy to ensure healthy population for national development, it has become necessary to make provisions to fill the gaps created as a result of the strike.
Consequently, the Ministry has urged the general public to continue seeking healthcare services at various health facilities, including those where nursing services remain available, to ensure their health needs are met.
They Ministry also attached a link of health facilities across the country in the statement.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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MTN, Telecel & AT to increase value of data bundles effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Minister for Communication and Digital Innovation, Sam George, has announced an increase in the value of data bundles by all telecommunication networks in the country.
Speaking at a Meet The Press held today, he said the new directive will take effect from July 1, 2025.
According to him, the implementation date of July 1, is to allow the telcos to recalibrate and reconfigure their systems to reflect the agreed-upon value increases.
He said The new directive will ensure that “AirtelTigo Ghana (AT Ghana): A 10% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network, additionally, the GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 195GB, will now offer 236GB.”
Touching on Telecel Ghana, he said, “A 10% increase in data bundles currently offered by the network, their GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 90GB, will offer 250GB, effective from July 1.”
On MTN Ghana, the minister said, there would be “a 15% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network and I am pleased to announce the restoration of GH₵399 bundle, which currently has been changed to GH₵350 that offers 92.88GB, will hence be reinstated to 214GB for GH₵399.”
Sam George has also urged the operators to invest in the quality of their network to ensure customers are better served.
He charged the regulator National Communication Authority (NCA) to strictly monitor the changes.
The minister expressed appreciation to the CEOs of the various companies for close collaboration over the last four months.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
