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Adum Clinic undergoes major renovation, expands services From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
FOR more than 60 years, the Adum Clinic has stood as a trusted pillar of healthcare in Kumasi, with generations of experienced doctors passing through its doors.
Now, in a bold step to meet the evolving medical needs of the public, the clinic has undergone a major renovation—expanding its services and reimagining its role in community health.
The Medical Superintendent, Dr Vida Teiko Nartey, told The Spectator that while the clinic has long offered endoscopy, general OPD, and dental services, the new phase introduces a broader spectrum of care.
“We are now adding antenatal services, diabetic care, hypertension treatment, and a wellness centre where patients can easily check their vitals,” she said.
Dr Nartey cautioned against sedentary lifestyles, noting their link to hypertension and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
“Lifestyle change is critical. We must encourage physical activity and healthier habits to reduce the burden of NCDs,” she emphasized.
The revamped clinic also boasts of ultrasound and Doppler scan services, with plans to accept NHIS card bearers—a move expected to widen access for many residents.
As part of its commitment to giving back, Adum Clinic recently organised a free health screening. The exercise revealed that NCDs remain common among visitors, prompting doctors to advise lifestyle adjustments.
For Dr Nartey, the renovation was not just about infrastructure but about vision: “We want Adum Clinic to remain a place where modern medicine meets community care, ensuring that every patient feels supported in both treatment and prevention.”
With its renewed focus, Adum Clinic is positioning itself as more than a healthcare provider—it is becoming a hub for wellness, advocacy, and healthier living in Kumasi.
The Ghana High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria, is appealing to the public to help trace the relatives or next of kin of Apia Solomon, a Ghanaian national believed to be from Osu, Accra.
According to a public announcement by the High Commission, Mr. Solomon, born on March 6, 1960, in Accra, died on July 5, 2021, from cardiopulmonary failure.
He worked as a temporary civilian staff member at the National Defence College in Nigeria. His remains are currently being kept at the Nigerian Air Force Hospital morgue in Abuja, pending burial arrangements.
The High Commission says efforts to locate his relatives have so far been unsuccessful and is urging anyone with information about his family, friends or next of kin to come forward.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Ghana High Commission in Abuja.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Security consultant Richard Kumadoe has blamed what he describes as flawed recruitment and incomplete background checks for some of the problems facing the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI).
He has called on the leadership of the BNI to review the backgrounds of officers recruited during specific periods, particularly those who entered the agency under recent recruitment processes.
Speaking on the issue on TV3 yesterday, Mr Kumadoe alleged that some individuals were recruited into the intelligence agency without proper background checks and completed vetting.
“Certain categories of persons were dumped into the BNI, whose backgrounds were not checked, and whose vettings were not completed,” he stated.
He said some of the officers linked to the concerns appeared to have been recruited within the same period, making it necessary for the agency to examine the recruitment records and backgrounds of those who joined during that time.
Mr Kumadoe argued that the problems could be addressed by ensuring that recruitment procedures were properly followed and that all applicants underwent the required checks before being employed.
According to him, when the selection process is flawed, it can lead to problems within the institution.
He blamed the politicisation of security institutions, arguing that appointing people without the necessary intelligence experience and allowing political interests to influence recruitment could undermine their operations.
“When you have a selection procedure that was flawed because you politicised the place, brought in people to come and head the place when they have no business being there, they don’t know anything about being a BNI officer, they are not intelligence officers, and you flood the place with politicians and political artists, then you circumvent the standard procedure and you are going to have some of these problems,” he said.
Mr Kumadoe, however, defended the current leadership of the BNI, arguing that efforts to address longstanding problems within security institutions could bring such issues to light.
He said the leadership should be assessed in the context of the steps it is taking to improve the agency’s operations and uphold professional standards.
Drawing on his own experience in the intelligence field, he said the opportunity to serve under experienced officers had helped him develop the skills and integrity needed to contribute to national security.
By: Jacob Aggrey
