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One-day Medical Workshop held for Women’s Premier League Super Cup Clubs
A one-day medical workshop for clubs participating in the Women’s Premier League Super Cup has been held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence at Prampram as part of a significant step towards enhancing the medical care of Women’s football teams.
Key takeaways from the workshop included:
Pre-season medical preparations, Standard pre-competition medical assessments, Medical emergencies in sports, Doping and anti-doping measures, Menstrual hygiene and nutrition, Fluid and electrolyte management.
The workshop aimed to equip medical teams with the necessary knowledge to enhance player performance and ensure safety. Dr. Christiana Baah, lead trainer and CAF Medical Officer, emphasized the importance of routine knowledge dissemination to healthcare personnel.
Participants praised the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for organizing the workshop, expressing gratitude for the theoretical and practical knowledge gained.
They called for an annual expansion of the program to benefit more sports medicine practitioners.
This initiative demonstrates the GFA’s commitment to prioritizing player health and well-being, aligning with international standards in sports medicine.
Government has inaugurated a Technical Committee to drive the implementation of the Accra Marine Drive Tourism Investment Project, a key initiative aimed at transforming the capital’s waterfront into a world-class tourism and commercial hub.
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, described the move as a critical step to accelerate progress, stressing the need for efficiency, collaboration, and accountability.
The Committee, chaired by Deputy Minister Yussif Issaka Jajah, will coordinate stakeholders, address bottlenecks, and ensure timely delivery of the project.
The initiative is expected to boost tourism, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth, reinforcing Ghana’s commitment to sustainable development.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has stepped up its fire safety education efforts in Suhum Municipality and Abetifi Odwenease as part of ongoing campaigns to prevent fire outbreaks and improve emergency readiness.
In Suhum, fire officers engaged traders and customers, educating them on handling LPG leakages, proper use of fire extinguishers, and general shop safety practices. Meanwhile, the Kwahu East Command extended outreach in Abetifi Odwenease, visiting homes, drinking spots, construction sites, and stores to promote safe handling of flammable materials, proper electrical usage, and correct gas cylinder placement.
Practical demonstrations on fire extinguisher use were conducted, and residents were encouraged to adopt good housekeeping habits and proactive safety measures to reduce fire risks and protect lives and property.
