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GHS hands over Chest Clinic laboratory project to Koopers International
The Ghana Health Service has handed over the site for the renovation and expansion of the Chest Clinic Laboratory at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to Koopers International.
The ceremony, held on Thursday 14 November 2025, marked a major step toward improving diagnostic services at the facility.
The project is funded by the Global Fund and has been in planning for the past two years.
During the event, the Global Fund and the Ghana Health Service formally handed the project to Koopers International.
The company pledged to work extensively and deliver the project within the agreed timeframe.
The upgraded laboratory will provide more space to accommodate additional machines, support a smoother workflow, and improve the quality and efficiency of services.
Koopers International also presented the proposed architectural design and layout of the laboratory after completion. The project is expected to be completed by 31 December 2025.
The event brought together key stakeholders, including the Deputy Director of Estate Management, Gerald Asakeya, and a Director at the National TB Control Programme, Dr Bernard Ziem.
Also present were the Director of Administration, Alhassan Munir; Deputy Director of Medical Affairs, Dr Harry Akoto; Acting Director of General Services, Cynthia Gyekye; Head of Public Relations, Mustapha Salifu; Head of the Biomedical Engineering Unit, Dr Emmanuel Lloyd Baffoe; and Head of the Laboratory, Dr Michael Amo Omari.
Representatives from Koopers International, staff of the Ghana Health Service, and staff of the Chest Clinic were also in attendance.
The ceremony reflected a shared commitment to improving health infrastructure and strengthening patient care.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The ECOWAS Council of Ministers has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama as West Africa’s sole candidate for the Chairperson of the African Union when the rotating position gets to the region in 2027.
The endorsement was announced at the ninety-fifth ordinary session of the Council in Abuja on 12 December 2025.
The Authority of Heads of State and Government is expected to adopt the recommendation on Sunday.
In a declaration issued after the meeting, the Council noted that Ghana remains an important member of the regional bloc and continues to contribute to ECOWAS’ international standing.
It stressed the need for member states to work together to secure top positions for West Africans in continental and global organisations.
The Council explained that adopting a unified stance would help ECOWAS protect and promote its interests within the African Union.
It therefore recommended that the Heads of State fully back Ghana’s bid for the AU chairmanship.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Education Service has released all outstanding feeding grants for Special Schools across the country.
The funds cover the third term of the 2024/2025 academic year and the first term of the 2025/2026 academic year.
GES has also cleared all arrears owed Senior High Schools and Senior High Technical Schools for perishables supplied between 29 July and 17 October 2025.
According to the Service, the money has been transferred into the accounts of all beneficiary schools.
Heads of Special Schools, SHS and SHTS have been asked to submit official receipts for the funds through their Regional Accountants to the Director General.
The Public Relations Unit in a statement noted that GES remains committed to supporting effective teaching, learning and inclusive education in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
