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Centre for National Culture sensitises public on COVID-19 through drama
The Eastern Region Centre for National Culture (CNC) with support from the COVID-19 National Trust Fund has embarked on a nationwide campaign to educate the public on the need to curtail the spread of the virus.
Five district and municipal assemblies have been selected for the campaign dubbed: “Stop The Spread, Hy3 Wo Mask, COVID-19 is Real.”
They are; New Juaben South Municipal Assembly, Fanteakwa North District Assembly, Asuogyaman District Assembly, Lower Manya Municipal Assembly and Suhum Municipal Assembly.
Stakeholders in the campaign include district and municipal chief executives, chiefs, the municipal health directorates, security personnel, assembly members, local council of churches, the Islamic communities and the general public.
The CNC together with these agencies would engage in series of drama and other public engagements to sensitise the public on the need to observe safety protocols and take preventive measures against the disease.
Mr Peter Marfo, the Acting Eastern Regional Director of CNC, quoting statistics from the Ghana Health Service, said that most people had given up on the protocols hence, the drama to convey information on the dangers associated with abandonment of safety protocols.
He said that following the reopening of schools, there was the need for additional educational platforms to also help inform students and the general public on the devastating effect of the disease.
“We need to have the needful measures to do away with Covid-19 with the use of the cultural tool (drama) at the various selected assemblies.
All the District/Municipal Chief Executives present at the programme highlighted that though the region records major cases, the public should be mindful to adhere to the protocols to reduce and eventually stop the spread of the Covid-19.
“This virus is not to be taken lightly for it is real and has taken the lives of our friends and family.
“We should all be reminded with the “STOP THE SPREAD, sloganand continue to wear the face masks as one of the surest ways to stop the spread,” he said.
Mr Marfo added that periodic education on the spread of COVID-19 must be emphasised to reduce the rising number of cases in the Easter Region and the entire country.
Participants at the event received face masks and sanitisers and applauded the National Commission on Culture (NCC) for the initiative, stressing the need for the commission not to relent on its effort in educating the public through cultural events.
By Edem Mensah Tsotorme
President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that the proposed free primary healthcare policy is designed to support the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), not to take its place.
He explained that the initiative will work alongside the NHIS to improve access to basic healthcare services across the country.
He made the remarks at the official launch of the free primary healthcare programme held on Wednesday April, 15th 2026 at the Shai Osudoku District Hospital in Dodowa.
According to him, the introduction of free primary healthcare does not mean Ghanaians should stop registering for the NHIS.
He urged citizens to continue obtaining their NHIS cards, stressing that the scheme remains important for healthcare delivery beyond the primary level.
He further explained that under the new arrangement, patients seeking care at polyclinics, health centres, CHPS compounds, and health kiosks will not be required to present an NHIS card at the point of examination and treatment.
Instead, individuals will only need to show a Ghana Card or any valid form of identification to prove they are Ghanaians and residents within the community to access services.
He noted that the policy aims to remove barriers to basic healthcare and ensure that more people can receive treatment at the primary level without difficulty.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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.
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