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Asante-Akim Central records no maternal deaths in 2024
No maternal death was recorded in Asante-Akim Central Municipality in 2024, health authorities in the municipality have reported.
Madam Delphine Gboglovor, the Municipal Health Director, disclosed this to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the sidelines of an annual performance review meeting at Konongo.
She attributed the success story to implementation of pragmatic measures aimed at curbing the needless loss of lives through childbirth.
This followed research into the causes of maternal deaths in the municipality over the years.
”We are happy to report that those measures we put in place are bearing fruit now. It is refreshing to note that our municipality did not record any issues of maternal mortality, and we are all proud of that,” she stated.
She pointed out that, the Directorate identified that most pregnant women had adopted the habit of not seeking antenatal care at the early stages of pregnancy but waited till their last trimester before showing up for antenatal care.
This, according to her, contributed to the unfortunate loss of either the mother or baby during delivery, adding that, the Directorate intensified education on the importance of attending antenatal clinic as early as possible.
The Municipal Director said her outfit would sustain the sensitisation drive and work closely with relevant stakeholders to maintain the zero maternal death achievement.
Dr Lord Loglo, the Medical Superintendent of the Asante-Akim Central Municipal Hospital, bemoaned the poor state of access road to the hospital, saying that it was affecting health delivery, especially in emergency situations. —GNA
The Ghana Highway Authority has announced a temporary traffic management arrangement on sections of the Accra Tema Motorway and the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange as construction work continues on the motorway expansion project.
In a public announcement issued on March 5, the Authority explained that the arrangement forms part of ongoing construction works under the Accra Tema Motorway and Extension Projects.
It noted that the traffic adjustment is required to allow contractors carry out T beam launching works for the expansion of the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange Bridge on the N1 highway.
Under the arrangement, lanes on the N4 northbound carriageway, which serves traffic moving from Accra to Madina, will be temporarily closed.
Meanwhile, the southbound carriageway from Madina to Accra, which currently has four lanes, will be reconfigured into two lanes in each direction to accommodate traffic moving both ways.
The Authority indicated that the temporary traffic changes will take effect from Monday, March 9, 2026 and are expected to last for four months.
According to the statement, the lane reduction is necessary to create a safe working space for construction personnel and to ensure the safety of motorists using the road.
The Authority therefore advised drivers to be cautious, obey traffic signs and cooperate with traffic management officials throughout the construction period.
It encouraged members of the public who require further information to contact its Public Affairs Division through WhatsApp on 0551622244.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Chief Imam, Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has congratulated the Government and people of Ghana as the country marks its 69th Independence Day, urging citizens to renew their commitment to national unity and democratic values.
In a statement to commemorate the celebration on March 6, he encouraged Ghanaians to use the occasion to strengthen their dedication to constitutional democracy, economic progress, interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence.
He observed that the world was currently facing several challenges, including the rise of authoritarian governments and increasing military conflicts among nations.
According to him, humanity was experiencing turbulent times, with genocidal attitudes and violent extremism becoming more widespread in different parts of the world.
The Chief Imam explained that such global developments should inspire Ghanaians to come together and deepen their commitment to nation building while embracing unity in diversity.
He noted that although colonialism left a painful mark on the country’s history, Ghanaians could take comfort in their collective determination to overcome colonial subjugation and build a free nation.
Reflecting on the country’s independence struggle, he indicated that Ghanaians now remembered the victory for liberty rather than the hardship endured during the fight against tyranny.
The National Chief Imam offered prayers for divine guidance and blessings for the President, John Dramani Mahama, the Government and the people of Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
