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Persons with albinism call for specialised healthcare
Mr Gomez Agbodo, the Secretary to the Persons with Albinism in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, has appealed for an urgent establishment of a dedicated healthcare support systems for this vulnerable group across the country.
He said persons with albinism in Ketu South and other parts of the country continued to face serious challenges in accessing specialised and quality healthcare, particularly skin and eye care, exposing them to life-threatening conditions such as skin cancer and visual impairment.
Mr Agbodo made the appeal during a New Year interaction, organised by Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu South, which brought together Persons with Disabilities and other vulnerable groups in the Municipality.
He noted that due to the unique genetic condition of persons with albinism, they required consistent medical attention, early diagnosis and specialised treatment, which were often unavailable or poorly handled in many public healthcare facilities.
“The struggle to access proper healthcare as a person with albinism is overwhelming. Many health facilities lack trained personnel who understand our condition, and this affects the quality of care we receive,” he explained.
Mr Agbodo recounted a personal experience where he sought medical care at a local health facility in the municipality but was discouraged by the level of professionalism and understanding exhibited by health workers.
“I once visited a hospital here, but the care was not encouraging. Eventually, I had to travel to a specialised clinic in Togo to receive proper treatment,” he narrated.
He explained that persons with albinism were highly vulnerable to the effects of direct sunlight, insect bites and untreated skin conditions, which could easily develop into skin cancer if not managed early.
“Our skin lacks melanin, so when we are exposed to harsh sunlight or suffer minor skin injuries like mosquito bites without early treatment, it can lead to severe complications, including skin cancer,” he explained.
Furthermore, Mr Agbodo noted that although early medical intervention could prevent most of these conditions, the lack of specialised services, dermatologists, sunscreen support and sensitised healthcare workers, remained a major barrier.
He appealed to Madam Gomashie to raise the concerns of persons with albinism at the national level and advocate for policies that would prioritise their health needs, including the establishment of specialised clinics and training of health professionals.
He expressed hope that with strong advocacy and government commitment, persons with albinism would receive the dignity, protection and healthcare they deserved.
The New Year gathering provided a platform for various vulnerable groups to interact with the MP and share concerns affecting their welfare, inclusion and development. –GNA
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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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