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Parents advised against over use of left over medicine
Parents and caregivers have been cautioned against the practice of giving leftover medicines prescribed for one child to another, as it poses serious health risks.
Dr. Agnes Twumasi, a pharmacist at FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital, explained that although some illnesses in children may present similar symptoms, the underlying causes could be different, making it dangerous to administer drugs without medical advice.
“Let’s say a child may have been prescribed a drug for a particular condition and responded well, but giving the same medicine to another child who shows similar symptoms because it worked for the first could be harmful. You are ending up masking the symptoms,” she warned.
She gave the caution during a panel discussion organised by the hospital in Accra to mark World Patient Safety Day on the theme: “Safe care for every new-born and every child.”
While supporting the use of first aid in emergencies, Dr. Twumasi stressed the need to administer the correct dose of medicines to children to avoid harm.
“Even small measurement errors with liquid medications can result in overdosing, which contributes to antimicrobial resistance.
Parents and caregivers must not replace medical consultation with home prescribing,” she said.
The pharmacist further advised that medicines should be stored under the right conditions to preserve their efficacy.
According to her, drugs must be kept in their original containers, away from sunlight and moisture, and in locked cabinets out of the reach of children, who often mistake tablets and capsules for sweets.
Addressing ‘home prescribers’ including friends, relatives, or neighbours who casually recommend drugs for children, Dr. Twumasi cautioned: “We shouldn’t be too quick to give advice just because something worked before.”
“Every child’s case is different, and insisting on wrong practices only puts children at risk.”
By Abigail Annoh
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The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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