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Melcom marks 10 years of saving lives through blood donation
THE Melcom Group of Companies, through its philanthropic arm, the Melcom Care Foundation, has announced the commencement of its annual nationwide blood donation exercise, aimed at supporting the National Blood Service to meet the country’s critical blood supply needs.
To be held from Wednesday, July 23 to Saturday, July 26, 2025, the donation exercise will take place at 30 selected Melcom outlets across the country, in addition to four malls, Melcom Spintex Mall, Accra Mall, Achimota Mall and West Hills Mall and four senior high schools, which include Accra Academy, Ashaiman Senior High School, both in the Greater Accra Region, Apam Senior High School and Gomoa Senior High Technical School, Dawurampong, both in the Central Region.
The shops and schools will serve as collection centres where trained medical personnel will screen and assist volunteer donors, with the schools kicking off from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Briefing the press in Accra yesterday, the Managing Director of the Melcom Group, Dr Ramesh Sadhwani, reiterated the Group’s commitment to supporting national health initiatives through sustained corporate social investment.
He noted that the Group’s annual blood donation drive, now in its 10th year, has mobilised more than 8,500 units of blood, helping save thousands of lives.
The Deputy Chief for Blood Donor Recruitment at the National Blood Service, Ms Sophia Blankson, commended Melcom for its unwavering commitment to voluntary blood donation.
“This campaign is not just about collecting blood; it is about celebrating humanity. Melcom has exemplified what it means to give back to society; their partnership has helped save lives in every corner of Ghana,” she said.
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Family of late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings thank Ghanaians, invites tributes to celebrate her legacy
The Agyeman-Rawlings and allied families have expressed heartfelt gratitude to Ghanaians and friends around the world for the immense love and sympathy shown following the sudden passing of Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
In an announcement, the family invited individuals, groups, and institutions who wish to honour her memory to submit tributes via email to TRIBUTES@NANAKONADU.ORG.
They encouraged friends and well-wishers to share their personal experiences, photographs, videos, and memories of how the late former First Lady touched their lives through her work.
According to the family, those who prefer to submit hard copies may deliver their tributes and photos to Trudy at the Office of Former President Rawlings, located at No. 1 Sekou Toure Link, Ridge, near the Ridge Hospital.
The family urged that all tributes be submitted within two weeks of the announcement.
The family expressed appreciation for the continued prayers, kind words, and support they have received during this difficult period.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, says government will build rehabilitation centers across the country to tackle rising cases of drug and opioid abuse among the youth.
He explained that the centers will not be set up solely to address betting addiction, as reported earlier, but to help young people struggling with substance use and mental health challenges.
According to him, government-owned rehabilitation facilities are few, making it hard for victims to access proper care.
Mr. Opare Addo urged betting companies and other private organizations to support the project as part of their corporate social responsibility.
He said the initiative aims to give young people the help they need to overcome addiction and live productive lives.
By: Jacob Aggrey
