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Amanda Foundation extends charity to Trekume
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Dr Amanda Nhyirah Bayeh addressing the gathering
About 200 residents of Trekume in the Anloga District of the Volta Region were beneficiaries of a health screening and community outreach extended to them recently by the Amanda Foundation, a non-governmental organisation.
Adults were screened of Hepatitis B, Malaria and Hypertension while children were given Polio vaccines with the assistance of volunteers and nurses in the community.
The foundation again presented assorted items including stationery and 200 packs of cooked food donated by Mr Elijah Amoo Addo, Co-founder of Food for all Africa.
Dr Amanda Nhyirah Biyeh, the convener, said the outreach formed part of the foundation’s commitment to support the less privileged in identified areas.
She said members of the community had many health needs in addition to the lack of basic social amenities hence the decision to offer a helping hand.
“The village has a health facility but it lacks a lot of equipment. The place is in bad shape and people do not visit the facility regularly. Some girls aged between 15 and 16 are mothers while some of the pupils lack basic ICT and technology skills,” she observed.
Dr Amanda, who led the health screening, educated the community members on mental health and encouraged them to live healthy lifestyles and seek prompt medical treatment for illnesses.
Commending partners of the outreach including Mr Ramsey Prince Benson, the Youth Member of Parliament of the area, she indicated that the foundation would continue to “restore hope through charity,” and execute other projects to bring development to the locality.
Community members represented by Mr Felix Yao Sekle praised the gesture and appealed for the construction of an ICT laboratory and provision of other basic social services and infrastructure.
By Spectator Reporter
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, says the cities being built today will determine the opportunities and quality of life for future generations.
He made this known after a productive engagement with the World Bank today on sustainable cities development, with focus on building cities that are better planned, more resilient, inclusive and able to withstand rapid urbanisation.
According to him, discussions centered on strengthening urban infrastructure, improving service delivery, and deepening collaboration to support sustainable development.
He noted that strong partnerships with institutions like the World Bank are critical to translating ambitions into tangible results for communities, adding that he looks forward to sustained engagement towards building cities that work better for everyone.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Parliament has clarified public commentary on social media regarding a notice on its notice board that read “No Vacancy for National Service Personnel 2026/2027. Kindly go for reposting.”
In a statement, signed by the Director of Media Relations, David Sebastian Damoah, Parliament said the notice has been misconstrued and was not a policy statement, a freeze on national service placements, or a change in its support for the National Service Scheme.
According to Parliament, the notice was a routine administrative message to prospective personnel who reported to the House, informing them that it has received more personnel than it can accommodate for the 2026/2027 service year and that they should seek reposting to other institutions.
It said it remains committed to the National Service Scheme and values the contribution of service personnel to its work, and regrets any confusion or inconvenience the wording may have caused.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
