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Dr Gloria Achempim-Ansong inducted as 3rd rector GCNM
A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Adult Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwivery, University of Ghana, Dr Gloria Achempim-Ansong has been inducted as the 3rd Rector of the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (GCNM).
Dr Achempim-Ansong is a Registered Nurse of over 28 years. She has worked at the Regional Hospital Koforidua, Mamprobi Polyclinic and Nurses’ Training College, Pantang. She is currently a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Adult Health Nursing.
She is a renowned nurse educator and researcher with expertise in non-communicable diseases, adult health, nursing education, and health systems research.
Dr. Achempim-Ansong holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, as well as a Master’s degree in nursing and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing with psychology, all from the University of Ghana.
She is the Vice president, Ghana Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI).
A Fellow of the West African Post-graduate College of nurses and Midwives,
Foundation fellow, Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives-GCNM.
She was the faculty chair for the Emergency nursing faculty, GCNM (2015-2019), Vice president Nursing Division of GCNM (2020-2024) and a member of the Governing Council, GCNM (from 2022-2024).
Dr. Achempim-Ansong has published numerous research articles in reputable international peer-reviewed journals, focusing on topics such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes and hypertension, and nursing education. She is a reviewer for five (5) peer-reviewed journals. She has also presented many papers at conferences and workshops, both locally and internationally.
Dr Gloria Achempim-Ansong is a Christian and she is married with four children. She loves spending quality time with her family and loves dancing and shopping.
Dr Gloria Achempim-Ansong is a results-driven leader, with a strong passion for improving health care and nursing education. She is a collaborative and strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and is committed to mentoring and developing the next generation of health care leaders.
By Lawrence Vomafa Akpalu
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Abronye granted bail by Accra Circuit Court
An Accra Circuit Court has today granted bail to Abronye after his lawyer filed a fresh application.
The court admitted him to bail of GH¢50,000 without justification.
Speaking to journalists outside the court, Managing Counsel at Nkrumah & Associates, Lawyer Martey Addo reiterated that last week’s decision to deny bail was not proper in law.
“The same law, however, gave us an opportunity to repeat the application and correct such errors. We have argued and we are glad that our prayer has been heard,” he revealed.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Fashion Nexus Ghana launches initiative to boost Fashion Industry
Fashion Nexus Ghana has launched a major initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s fashion industry through an annual summit and year-round training programs.
The project, known as the Business of Ghanaian Fashion (BoGF) Summit & Year-Round Capacity Building Initiative, was unveiled at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel in Accra.
The BoGF Initiative also seeks to unlock new opportunities for job creation, attract investment into the creative economy, and position Ghanaian brands to compete internationally, while promoting sustainable development through fashion.
The event brought together policymakers, designers, investors, and development partners, including representatives from UNESCO, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Ministry of Trade, the Ministry of Tourism, the Ghana Revenue Authority.
The BoGF Initiative, themed “Building a Sustainable Future for Ghana’s Fashion Industry,” seeks to strengthen local talent, promote sustainable practices, expand access to global markets, and position Ghana as a rising hub for fashion innovation.
The flagship BoGF Summit will serve as the launchpad for a year-long Capacity Building Programme focused on fashion business, policy, education, investment readiness, and global market integration.
Speaking at the launch, Ms Melody Boateng, a representative from UNESCO, gave a Speech on behalf of Mr Edmond Moukala, UNESCO’s Representative to Ghana.
She said UNESCO was pleased to support an initiative that strengthened Ghana’s cultural and creative industries.
She explained that the BoGF Initiative was an essential platform that harnessed creativity as a driver of sustainable development.
Founder of Fashion Nexus Ghana and Project Lead of the BoGF Initiative, Hillary S. Andoh, stated that the summit and training program were not just events, but part of a broader national movement to professionalise, develop, and scale Ghana’s fashion industry.
She noted that by bringing together creative leaders, manufacturers, textile producers, educators, policymakers, investors, and development partners, the initiative was turning dialogue into action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
