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Effia Nkwanta to become teaching hospital
The Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital (ENRH) at Sekondi in the Western Region will soon receive medical students from the University of Cape Coast to make the hospital a full-fledged Teaching Hospital to churn out more medical doctors.
In this light ENRH has prepared itself by acquiring many hospital equipment for the laboratories and other basic departments to commence medical studies.
The Medical Director of ENRH, Dr. Joseph Kojo Tambil disclosed this at the maiden Open Day celebration of the hospital recentlyt on the theme “Leave no One’s Health behind: Invest in Health Systems for all”.
He said the hospital administration had seen it to be prudent to train medical students to meet the rising need of medical doctors in the region and beyond.
He said the community relations of the hospital and the communities surrounding had improved tremendously because more attention was now given to clients in terms of services by staff of ENRH than the previous times.
He disclosed that management of tuberculosis (TB) in the hospital was one of the best in the country if not the best due to more attention coupled with frequent monitoring and visitation to such patients.
Dr Tambil regretted that the health facility had become a dumping place for all unidentified dead bodies making the mortuary to be full always adding “not less than 20 unidentified dead bodies are dumped at the facility every month”.
He said the worse scenario was the fee the Environmental Department of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly charged before the burial of these unidentified bodies.
He appealed to the Western Regional Minister, Mr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah to see to it that the charge imposed by STMA was scrapped because it was a huge burden on the hospital.
The medical director said before the current management took over there was a big gap between management and the other staff that created much disrespect and mistrust from the juniorstaff to the seniors.
He complained about dilapidated buildings which for decades had not seen any renovation especially staff accommodation where rent was paid but not given to the hospital for the maintenance of the buildings.
Dr Tambil said the hospital had received a Maxillofacial surgeon who would do marvellous work including complex jaw reconstruction, tumour removal and pallet surgery.
He re-emphasized the need for the Western Regional Health Directorate, the Coordinating Council to help management in pushing for the payment of some of the bills especially money used for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, patients.
The chairperson of the planning committee, Dr. Nana Esi Gaisie in her remarks said now that the world was marking the universal health access day, all hospitals must make the facilities an open arena and secured for people to patronise easily for proper health care.
From Peter Gbambila, Effia Nkwanta
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
