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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
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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