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Anaesthetist saves pregnant trader’s life at Kasseh Market
A principal certified registered anaesthetist, Ms Harriet Oteng, has been praised for her swift action to save the life of a pregnant trader, who collapsed at the Kasseh Market in the Ada East District.
The woman, Madam Grace Siawu from Sege, later delivered a healthy baby boy at the Ada East District Hospital following the intervention.
Ms Oteng, who has 13 years of professional experience, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that she encountered the woman shortly after work and had to administer first aid before rushing her to the hospital.
“She collapsed and was sweating profusely, struggling to breathe, and unable to speak,” Ms Oteng said, explaining that after reviewing the patient’s antenatal card and ruling out diabetes, she quickly gave her a soft drink to stabilise her condition.
Not fully satisfied with her temporary recovery, the anaesthetist abandoned her shopping agenda, placed the patient in her car, and drove her to the hospital, where she delivered safely the following day.
Expressing gratitude after her recovery and delivery, Madam Siawu said,
“This is how every health professional should be committed to saving lives, whether on duty or not.”
Traders and buyers who witnessed the incident also commended Ms Oteng for her selflessness, describing her as “a shining example of dedication beyond the hospital walls.”
The incident, observers said highlighted the vital role anaesthetists played in Ghana’s healthcare delivery system and supported calls for greater recognition and career progression within the specialised profession.
Ms Oteng appealed to the government to provide anaesthetists with opportunities to rise to managerial positions, noting their crucial role in resuscitation, pain management during surgery, and ensuring safe recovery.
“An anaesthetist takes full responsibility for the life of a patient on the surgical table, ensuring they return safely to their families, yet we are hardly considered for leadership opportunities in the health system.
She pleaded that the government should create space for these professionals to advance into managerial positions.
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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