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Dei Foundation Screens Over 500 Residents at Agbozume
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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 Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta remains the subject of criminal proceedings in Ghana and is still wanted under a valid arrest warrant issued by the High Court in Accra.
In a public notice, the OSP said it had taken note of a transcript of a hearing from a United States immigration court that has been circulated by some media organisations.
According to the office, the document has been interpreted by some to suggest that Mr. Ofori-Atta has not been credibly charged or linked to any wrongdoing in Ghana.
The OSP rejected that interpretation, explaining that it is not involved in Mr. Ofori-Atta’s immigration proceedings in the United States.
It said its involvement relates only to extradition proceedings, which are being handled through Ghana’s Attorney-General as the country’s central authority.
According to the OSP, the extradition documents are not before the US immigration court and the court has no authority to determine whether the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta are credible.
“The credibility or otherwise of the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta is a matter for determination by the courts in Ghana,” the OSP stated.
The office explained that there are three separate legal proceedings involving the former minister.
These include the immigration proceedings in the United States concerning his immigration status, extradition proceedings to determine whether he should be returned to Ghana, and the criminal case before the High Court in Accra involving corruption and corruption-related offences.
The OSP reiterated that Mr. Ofori-Atta remains before the High Court in Accra as an accused person and that a valid warrant has been issued for his arrest.
It maintained that he remains a fugitive from justice in Ghana and is required to appear before the High Court to answer the charges against him.
The Special Prosecutor also stressed that the criminal proceedings in Ghana would continue in accordance with the law and the directives of the High Court, whether or not Mr. Ofori-Atta is physically present in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Telecel Ghana has announced that it has resolved the intermittent challenges that affected its voice and data services.
In a message to customers, the telecommunications company announced that its network services had been fully restored after experiencing temporary disruptions.
“We are pleased to inform you that intermittent challenges with our voice and data services have been resolved,” the company said.
Telecel apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by the service interruptions and thanked them for their patience during the period.
“We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused,” the company added.
The company assured customers of its commitment to providing reliable communication services under its slogan, “Connecting Energies.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
