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DeniiNoi Foundation Supports Taifa Polyclinic with Medical Equipment

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The DeniiNoi Foundation has donated essential medical equipment, supplies, and financial support to the Taifa Polyclinic in Accra as part of its Easter outreach to strengthen healthcare delivery at the facility.

The donation, which took place on April 7, 2026, included the donation of air-conditioning units, a refrigerator in the maternity ward, provision of clinical supplies, financial assistance towards hospital bills for some patients, and support for the clinic’s Pregnancy School programme.

Founder of the Foundation, Nii Noi, explained that the initiative was inspired by the experience of a member of the Foundation who delivered a baby at the facility two years ago and observed that the maternity ward and antenatal care (ANC) unit required additional support.

He said that the Foundation subsequently visited the polyclinic several times to assess the facility’s priority needs before organizing the donation.

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According to Nii Noi, one of the major challenges identified at the maternity ward was the storage of medicines that require refrigeration.

The Foundation therefore provided a refrigerator to help safely store such medications and improve patient care.

Additional items donated included chairs and a kettle for the maternity ward, water and beverages for expectant mothers participating in the polyclinic’s Pregnancy School, as well as play mats and clothing for the children’s ward to support the care of newborns and young patients.

Receiving the items on behalf of the management of Taifa Polyclinic, Margaret Akuamoah, Head of Administration, expressed appreciation to the DeniiNoi Foundation for the timely intervention.

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“This has come at the right time. We appreciate,” she said, assuring the Foundation that the items would be used strictly for the purposes for which they were donated.

She further indicated that the polyclinic remained open to partnerships with individuals and organizations willing to support healthcare delivery, particularly in the area of neonatal care.

The Head of Administration appealed for assistance towards the acquisition of an incubator for the facility’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), explaining that it would significantly enhance care for premature and vulnerable newborns.

In response, the DeniiNoi Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to continue supporting the facility. Nii Noi also expressed appreciation to the generous sponsors whose support made the donation possible, commending their magnanimity and commitment to improving community healthcare.

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He reiterated the Foundation’s belief that service to humanity is a divine calling and pledged to continue supporting initiatives that promote community health and wellbeing.

To conclude the exercise, members of the Foundation were taken on a tour of the children’s ward, including the area where the proposed incubator is expected to be installed.

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GARID to construct 1.95km storm drain on Kaneshie-Busia highway from September 7

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Construction of a major underground stormwater drain along the Dr. Busia Highway within the Kaneshie enclave will commence on September 7, 2026.

The Project Coordinator for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, Dr. Kwadwo Ohene Sarfo, announced this at a special media briefing on Wednesday.

According to him, the works will involve the construction of a double-cell underground rectangular drain measuring approximately 10 metres wide and 1.95 kilometres long, stretching from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction.

The new drain will replace the existing two 1.2-metre diameter pipes, which are inadequate to carry the volume of stormwater in the area.

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Dr. Sarfo said the drain will connect at one end to the recently completed section within the Accra Academy campus and at the other end to the existing drain at Pamprom Junction.

He said the construction is expected to run from September 2026 to October 2027.

The project forms part of government’s broader flood prevention and mitigation programme aimed at addressing perennial flooding in Accra.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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I cannot allow my present situation be a burden for NPP- Chairman Wontumi withdraws from race

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The former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from the party’s National Chairmanship race.

In a statement issued yesterday, Chairman Wontumi who is currently serving a 20-year jail term said his decision was driven by his love for the party and his unwillingness to let his personal circumstances distract the NPP from its rebuilding efforts.

“There are moments in the life of a man when the heart wants to continue, but duty demands sacrifice. Moments when one must quietly set aside personal ambition, not because the dream has died, but because the family he loves must not be made to carry his burden. Today, I find myself at such a painful moment,” he wrote.

He disclosed that after many nights of prayer, sober reflection and consultations with his family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters, he concluded that his present situation must not become an additional burden on the NPP.

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“This is not the decision my heart desired, but sometimes, true love requires us to release what we deeply want in order to protect what we love even more,” he added.

Recounting his years of service, Chairman Wontumi said he had served the party with everything within him, walking through heat and rain, travelling to remote communities and standing with the grassroots in both victory and defeat.

“For many years, I have served the NPP with everything within me… The NPP is not merely a political party to me. It is my family. It is my home. It is a cause to which I have dedicated a significant part of my life,” he stated.

He explained that the party, already carrying the pain of electoral defeat and the huge responsibility of preparing for the future, should not be made to carry his personal weight.

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“That is why I cannot allow my present situation or personal ambition to distract the party from the difficult work of rebuilding. I cannot ask the party to carry my weight when it is already carrying the pain of defeat and the enormous responsibility of preparing for the battle ahead. I would rather carry this pain quietly than allow the party I love to suffer because of me,” he said.

He further sympathized with his supporters across the 16 regions, acknowledging that the decision would be painful for many who had sacrificed for his campaign.

“To my teeming supporters across all sixteen regions, I know this message will hurt. I know many of you will read it with tears in your eyes because I understand the sacrifices you have made for this journey,” he said.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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