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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 Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
