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NICU Soldiers partners Nutriday to show love for mothers
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Sunday, May 8, was Mother’s Day, a day to celebrate mothers across the world for their immeasurable contributions to their children, families and society.
However, in many hospitals were mothers who could not be part of any celebration due to the health conditions of their babies.
To help lessen the stress on such mothers, NICU Soldiers, an advocacy blog that focuses on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), visited mothers and health workers at the NICU of the Eastern Regional Hospital at Kofridua.
Supported by Nutriday, a zinc fortified yoghurt by FanMilk, the organisation shared lunch, snacks and packs of Nutriday yoghurt to health workers, mothers whose babies were on admission at the unit and presented a special gift to a mother who had been at the facility for the longest period.
According to Ms Efia Akese, founder of NICU Soldiers, she understood the plight of the women as she has experienced the NICU on two occasions.
“This unit brings back memories of sleepless nights but I am happy we can contribute to alleviating the trauma mothers here go through.
“Last year, we raised funds for parents at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra who could not afford the oxygen bills of their babies. This year, we hope to raise funds to purchase some equipment to support this unit.
“Our major fundraiser will be launched in July and this donation is a prelude to the equipment donation,” she said.
Ms Akese called on individuals and corporate organisations to support the cause of the organisation saying, “most neonatal deaths and life-long complications can be prevented if NICUs are well resourced.
“We hope to raise money to buy equipment such as phototherapy machines, neonatal pulse oximeters and radiant warmers for the unit,” she said.
She expressed gratitude to the health workers at the unit for their selflessness and commitment in ensuring that the babies were well catered for, and Nutriday for the support.
A Specialist Paediatrician at the unit, Dr Francis Mensa Akwetey expressed thanks to NICU Soldiers for the gesture.
“We really appreciate what you have done for our mothers here. Today is Mother’s Day and we are celebrating mothers all over the world but these mothers are here taking care of their sick babies.
“It is nice for you to think about these mothers who could not be at their churches or homes to be celebrated,” he said.
Veteran Nigerian actor and African screen legend, Pete Edochie, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, during his visit to Ghana.
Edochie is in Ghana to launch the African Legacy Project, which includes a book, documentary film and an African Youth Mentorship Initiative targeting about 500,000 young people across the continent.
Mr. Gyamfi welcomed the opportunity for GoldBod to support the mentorship initiative, noting that it aligns with the Board’s Special Intervention Programme and its focus on social impact and economic empowerment.
GoldBod’s work is also referenced in Pete Edochie’s new book, which highlights Ghana’s efforts to ensure its gold resources contribute to national development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians seeking employment in Zambia to be cautious of fraudulent job offers that could expose them to human trafficking and forced involvement in cybercrime.
The warning follows the arrest of six Ghanaians in Lusaka, Zambia, during a joint operation by the Zambia Police Service, the Drug Enforcement Commission and the Department of Immigration on August 23, 2026.
According to the Ministry, the operation targeted a facility suspected of being involved in organised cybercrime activities and led to the arrest of 79 people, including 10 Zambians and 69 foreign nationals.
The Ministry said six of the foreign nationals arrested were Ghanaians.
It explained that reports received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicated that some of those arrested had been recruited through what appeared to be legitimate employment opportunities, including online data entry jobs.
However, the Ministry said some were allegedly forced into online scam activities after their passports were confiscated by their employers.
It warned that the situation highlights how human trafficking groups are using fake employment opportunities to lure unsuspecting job seekers into illegal activities.
The Ministry has therefore advised Ghanaians travelling to Zambia or seeking employment there to thoroughly verify job offers, recruitment agencies and prospective employers before travelling.
Ghanaians living in Zambia have also been urged to remain vigilant when responding to online job opportunities and maintain regular contact with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka for consular assistance when necessary.
The Ministry said the government remains committed to protecting the welfare and interests of Ghanaians travelling to or living outside the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
