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Akatsi South records zero maternal deaths in three years- 66 new HIV cases
The Akatsi South Municipal Health Directorate has revealed that there were zero maternal deaths between the period of 2023 to June 2025.
Antenatal Care (ANC) registrants, however, saw a 63.3 per cent rise from 1,071 in 2024 to 1,236 in 2025 between the period of January to June health performance review window.
In contrast, teenage pregnancy recorded a slight decrease from 161 in 2024 to 152 in 2025 under the review period.
This was disclosed during a half-year health performance review presentation by health officials from the Municipal Health Directorate at the Akatsi South Municipal Assembly Hall.
Under the maternal health services, the year 2023 saw the highest figure of 1,071 skilled deliveries against 1,039 in 2024 and 1,029 in 2025 for the period.
The presentation also revealed that there were 1,039 deliveries in 2024 as compared to 1,029 in 2025 representing 54 and 52.7 per cent respectively.
Concerning HIV testing and counselling, Ms Sefakor Justine Alornyo, the Akatsi South Director of Health, disclosed to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that their outfit had identified 66 new HIV cases compared to 51 in 2024 with the latest figure showing 45 females and 21 males between January to June.
“All are currently on treatment, including nine pregnant women who tested positive. All HIV positive cases are on treatment including five babies who are put on prophylaxis.
On immunisation, MS Alornyo said all 1,029 deliveries in the municipality were immunised with BCG, Penta, and Measles-Rubella vaccines.
However, a key issue of concern to be addressed by all stakeholders according to Ms. Alornyo, was centered on High Teenage Pregnancy Rates.
“The Akatsi South Municipality continues to record high teenage pregnancy. The year under review recorded a total of 339 teenage pregnancies. Sad as it may be, two girls aged 10-14years were pregnant and 144 teenagers came to deliver of which one was between 10 -14 years of age,” she added. -GNA
The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
