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Korean Ambassador to Ghana calls on Minister for Health
Korean Ambassador to Ghana, Park Kyongsig,has paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Health,Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, at the Ministry in Accra.
His visit is part of efforts to enhance the partnership in healthcare infrastructure, medical training, and strengthen health management capacity at the district and sub-district levels.
Ambassador Park Kyongsig highlighted Korea’s enduring support for Ghana’s healthcare development, emphasizing the importance of ongoing collaboration in maternal and child health, infectious disease control, and capacity building for healthcare workers.
“Korea is dedicated to strengthening Ghana’s health systems to ensure accessible and efficient medical services for all citizens”, he said.
The Korean Ambassador was accompanied by representatives from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH).
Mr.Mintah Akandoh welcomed the Ambassador and acknowledged Korea’s unwavering support and the impact of past and ongoing projects.
He highlighted key areas, including the construction of additional Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) facilities, the improvement of Ghana’s emergency medical services, upgrades to hospital infrastructure, and training programs for healthcare professionals.
The Minister outlined the policy priorities under the John Mahama administration, which included the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, the provision of free primary healthcare, and the construction of regional hospitals in the newly created regions.
KOICA and KOFIH representatives presented their ongoing projects in Ghana, which include constructing modern healthcare facilities, providing medical equipment, and offering specialized training programs for local healthcare practitioners.
They reassured the Minister of their ongoing support for the advancement of Ghana’s health agenda.
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Police arrest suspect Enoch Asigima for robbery in Western Region
The Ghana Police Service has arrested suspect Enoch Asimiga for a robbery incident at Wassa Nkran in the Western Region on June 13, 2025.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect attacked a victim near Wassa Nkran at gunpoint with a locally manufactured pistol, robbed him of some money, and fled into a nearby cocoa farm.
The victim raised alarm, prompting a swift community response that led to the arrest of the suspect.
A search led to the retrieval of one (1) BB live cartridge, one (1) locally manufactured pistol, and a Samsung mobile phone.
The suspect is currently in Police custody, assisting ongoing investigations and will be put before the court.
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NPP National Chairman, Stephen Ntim takes temporary break from his duties
Family of New Patriotic Party (NPP)National Chairman, Stephen Ntim, have requested for him to be excused from official duties and active politics until further notice on health grounds.
In a letter to the party, the family of Mr.Ntim expressed his lifetime commitment and dedication to NPP for decades, rising through the ranks from 1st National Deputy Chairman to his distinguished service as the current National Chairman.
“At this juncture, we the family members of Mr. Stephen Ntim have learned that the party has convened a meeting scheduled to be chaired by Mr. Ntim and wewould like our beloved son, brother, nephew and relative, Stephen Ntim, to be excused from attendance of this event, due to recent developments on his health and well being beginning from June 16, 2025,” they added .
The family further revealed that Mr. Ntim is not well at the moment
and his condition requires time off from active professional activities in the interest of medical attention and monitoring for the time being.
According to the family, “in compliance with his professional medical advice and in cognizanced
of his demanding office, we the family members do hereby request that Mr. Ntim be temporarily excused, not only from active office duty, but also from outright party politics until further notice.”
“As with any human, even merely participating in such event will not augur well for Steve due to his current cognitive dissonance and mental incapacitation for such
a high profile event at a time like this, not to even factor in chairing it and we the family members reject this wrong move in the subtly back drop of his personal human rights,” they disclosed.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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