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Fomena, Assin Bereku health centres receive medical supplies
• The donors with some health workers at one of the facilities
Fomena and Assin Bereku Health centres have taken delivery of assorted medical supplies,thanks to the First Baptist Congregation Church, Chicago USA in collaboration with Christians Helping Children International (CHCI), a Non Governmental Organization (NGO), Ghana.
The medical supplies which included antibiotics, anasthesia and some non consumableswere worth GH¢60,000.00.
Rev. Dr. George W. Daniels, Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Congregation church, backed by Deacons-Timothy L. Davis, Russell Warren, Ronald Myers and the founder and Director of CHCI Henry TweneboahKoduah at both health centers, tasked the managements of the facilities to use the medical supplies to support the people of the communities to achieve good health.
The Tufuhene of AssinBereku, Nana FrimpongBaahwho applauded the Church for its generosity, admitted that the supply had come at a time when the health center had run out of supplies and were unable to serve the community well.
He stressed that the status quo had compelled people to visit the AssinFosu Hospital for medical care and “I am optimistic the situation is going to change”.
A Physician Assistant, AbenaOwusuBoakyewaa thanked the team for its nice gesture and called for further support.
The District Director for Health, Adansi North District, Eric Atuahene, promised to hand over the medical supplies to the Fomena Health Center and ensure that, they were put to good use.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
