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ASA Savings and Loans, Kintampo Municipal Hospital organise free health screening
The Techiman Business Centre of ASA Savings and Loans Limited in partnership with the Kintampo Municipal Hospital on Friday organized a free health screening for their clients and members of the public at the Techiman Lorry Station in the Bono East Region.
The over 200 people who took part in the exercise were screened for malaria, typhoid, hepatitis B, tested for their blood pressure and sugar levels among others.
Free medications were also provided to the participants after the screening
The health screening exercise forms part of the Social corporate responsibility of the financial institution towards their clients in their operational areas.
The Medical Laboratory Technologist of the Kintampo Municipal Hospital Mrs. Abigail Akenten who was in charge of the screening educated the participants on the need to check on their health regularly to stay healthy.
She pointed out that hepatitis B and high blood pressure were the most prevailing diseases being recorded at health facilities across the country.
She advised those with High Blood Pressure to eat a well-balanced diet and cut down on their consumption of alcohol and salt intake.
“They must also take their medication which has been prescribed for them by doctors,” she added.
The Divisional Manager of Techiman and Tamale Areas of ASA Savings and Loans Limited Haiul Hasan said the screening which is done periodically is for the clients to know their health status and ensure they are healthy at all times.
He said most of their clients are low-income earners who could not afford high-cost treatment, hence the screening exercise as a way to give back to their host communities.
As part of the screening, the patrons were presented with treated mosquito bed nets for use.
By Daniel Dzirasah
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
