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Dei Foundation Screens Over 500 Residents at Agbozume
More than 500 residents of Agbozume and its surrounding communities in the Volta Region benefitted from a free medical screening and breast cancer awareness programme organised by The Dei Foundation in collaboration with the St. Anthony Catholic Hospital, Dzodze.
The exercise, which took place a fortnight ago at the Agbozume Nyekornakpoe Atoklokope CHPS Compound, was part of efforts to promote early detection of chronic conditions and improve access to basic healthcare among underserved communities.
Health officials screened participants for various conditions, including breast and prostate cancers, malaria, typhoid, and hypertension. At the end of the exercise, four cases of breast cancer and five cases of prostate cancer were detected, while 20 malaria cases and one typhoid case were also recorded. All individuals diagnosed with treatable ailments were provided with free medication.
In addition, more than 1,000 National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards were renewed on-site, allowing beneficiaries to access healthcare services without financial barriers. Beneficiaries also received health education sessions on early detection of cancer, personal hygiene, nutrition, and the importance of regular medical check-ups.
Participants were served warm meals as part of the Foundation’s gesture of care. Speaking after the exercise, Rev. Ignatius Dei Junior described the outreach as a “mission of compassion and community impact,” emphasising the organisation’s commitment to promoting preventive healthcare, particularly among rural populations where access to such services remains limited.
The organisation appealed for support from individuals, corporate bodies, and philanthropic organisations to enable it to replicate similar interventions in other deprived communities.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with the Kingdom of Belgium as part of efforts to restore the country’s economic stability after the financial crisis that hit the nation in 2022 and 2023.
The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, today disclosed that he signed the agreement on behalf of the Government of Ghana.
He explained that Ghana experienced a very difficult period during the crisis, which forced the government at the time to declare a debt default.
However, he indicated that the country is now recovering and witnessing a significant economic turnaround.
According to him, stronger systems are also being put in place to ensure that Ghana does not return to such a situation again.
Dr Forson noted that the agreement with Belgium is the eighth deal Ghana has concluded with countries under the Official Creditor Committee as part of its external debt restructuring programme.
He expressed appreciation to the Government of Belgium for its support and partnership with Ghana during the process.
The Finance Minister thanked Carole van Eyll, Ambassador of Belgium to Ghana, for her role in strengthening relations between the two countries.
The agreement forms part of Ghana’s broader effort to restructure its external debts and stabilise the economy following the crisis.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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