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New Covenant Assemblies of God encourages healthy lifestyle among members
• Some church members at the forum
Members of the New Covenant Assemblies of God at Nyamekye-Accra were recently schooled on healthy lifestyles that would boost their immunity and prevent some diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.
The talk show was under the auspices of the Men’s Fellowship.
Dr Courage Asare, a Medical Practitioner with Mamprobi Polyclinic, Accra sensitised the congregants to some healthy behaviours that would help an individual to maintain a healthy physique.
The Health and Wellness Expert said that, a healthy body was a catalyst to improving an individual’s agility in all aspects of a day-to-day encounter including economic, social and spiritual well-being.
He pointed out that, eating late at night was very risky because most of the foods being consumed in our parts of the regions are full of carbohydrates and may slow digestion when taken at very late hours.
According to Dr Asare, excessive intake of sugary products was very risky to the aged because metabolism slows with age and sugar must be taken in moderation in meals that needed inclusion of sugar to taste sweet.
“Exercise is very crucial to our health in order to burn fats which are not needed in our bodies because excessive fats in the human system can lead to developing some health complications including high blood pressure and diabetes,” he said.
Emphasising on the need for regular exercise, Dr Asare cautioned the congregants to exercise regularly in order to keep the heart functioning at all times because exercise was a necessity for the heart to circulate blood in the human system, and a lack of it would interrupt the efficient function of the heart.
He said persons with high body mass index (BMI) should constantly exercise to burn the excess fats since putting on too much weight could lead to some health complications that may endanger the body.
He advised persons living with hypertension to constantly check their blood pressure levels in order to always maintain a healthy living to avoid health complications, adding that they should never discard their blood pressure medications prescribed by their doctors.
This, he said, would normalise their blood pressure levels and keep the heart functioning as it was supposed to.
Pastor Michael Annan Nzeh, President of the New Covenant Assemblies of God Men’s Ministry commended the medical doctor for educating members of the church to live a healthy lifestyle as a priority, because a healthy body was linked to the mind, spirit and soul to serve God.
According to him, the talk show was a strategic objective of influencing healthy behavioural practices and increasing awareness of some diseases including hypertension and diabetes.
By Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah
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National Service Authority gets new Director-General
The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially welcomed a new Director-General, Ms. Ruth Dela Seddoh, following a brief handing-over ceremony at its headquarters on Tuesday.
The event marked the formal transfer of leadership from the outgoing Director-General, Mr. Felix Gyamfi, to Ms. Seddoh. Management and staff of the Authority attended the ceremony.
Mr. Gyamfi used the occasion to thank staff for their support during his tenure.
He encouraged them to give the same cooperation to Ms. Seddoh to ensure the continued growth and impact of the Authority.
Ms. Seddoh expressed appreciation to government for the confidence placed in her.
She promised to build on the achievements of her predecessor and called for teamwork, dedication and innovation to help the NSA deliver on its mandate to support national development.
Management of the Authority pledged their full support to the new leadership as the organisation enters its next phase.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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NSA board sets up committee to supervise digital reforms
The Governing Board of the National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the inauguration of a Transition and Implementation Steering Committee (TISC) to oversee the Authority’s digital transformation agenda.
According to the Board, the move follows a letter dated 17 June 2025 from the Office of the President to the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment directing the suspension of the existing deployment system, calling for an audit of its operations and instructing the design and deployment of a new digital platform.
The Board explained that the audit had been completed and had found the existing system unsatisfactory.
It indicated that the Minister had written to the Board to begin the necessary legal processes to ensure the contract for the audited system, which expired in August 2025, would not be renewed, and to take further steps toward designing and deploying a new digital platform that would guarantee transparency, security and real-time verification of service personnel postings.
It stressed that the TISC had been established to ensure a smooth and orderly transition from the current National Service Scheme digital platform to a new ICT-led system aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and service delivery.
The Authority outlined the Committee’s mandate as overseeing the phased migration from the legacy system, directing the design and deployment of a modern digital platform, and supervising its operationalisation across core functions including personnel enrolment, postings, payroll, allowances and scheme administration.
It further noted that acting under the directives of the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment and deriving authority from the NSA Board, the TISC has the power to issue instructions to NSA departments and engage external partners necessary to achieve its mandate through the Governing Board.
The Authority named Dr. Wisdom Atiwoto, a member of the NSA Board and Director of Research, Statistics and Information Management at the Ministry of Health, as chair of the Committee.
Other members include Ms. Ruth Dela Seddoh, Mr. Shadrack Mensah, Ms. Elorm Goh, Mr. Benjamin Freeman Kusi, Ms. Jennifer Opong, Dr. Stephan Nwolley, Mr. Koku Abotsi, Mr. Japhet Kuntu, Mr. Nabil Abubakar Hussayn and Ms. Regina Obenewa Penrose as Secretary.
The NSA Board assured the public and stakeholders of its commitment to innovation, accountability and excellence in service delivery.
It emphasised that there would be no disruption in the fulfilment of its obligations to national service personnel as outlined in the National Service Act, Act 1119 (2024), and indicated that updates on the Committee’s progress would be communicated in due course.
With the collective expertise of its members, the TISC is expected to deliver a robust and future-ready platform that will anchor the next phase of the National Service Scheme’s operations.
By: Jacob Aggrey
