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Qatar, UGMC support 35 needy children to undergo heart surgeries
Dr Darius Osei right and Abdulaziz Jassim Hejji,Director of Programmes
and International Development,Qatar Charity at the programme.
At least 35 needy children suffering from congenital heart diseases have undergone surgeries at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC).
Congenital heart diseases are abnormalities in the heart that develop before birth.
The beneficiaries, aged between three months and 17 years, had the surgeries within a period of one week and it ends today, August 12, 2023.
The operation is expected to cost about $3,000 to $5,000.
The programme, sponsored by Qatar Charity, an International Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), was in collaboration with UGMC.
Launching the programme in Accra, the Country Director of Qatar Charity, Mr Hassan Owda, noted that the UGMC had facilities to start the programme to pave way for more children to be given treatment.
He said that Qatar Charity had since 2018 implemented projects in water and sanitation, health, culture, education, economic and housing, among others.
Mr Owda stressed the need to maintain good relationship with the Qatar charity and UGMC for more collaboration in the future.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UGMC, Dr Darius Osei, said the initiative would promote an exchange programme among doctors and nurses of Qatar charity and UGMC.
He also noted the initiative would support needy children who were burdened with the cost of treatment, and called on the health practitioners to offer their support to the operations.
Mr Darius Osei commended officials of the Qatar Charity for the initiatives and assured them of thier continious support to help them achieve thier goals.
Qatar Charity was established in 1992 for the development and sustainability of needy communities.
Almost over four decades, Qatar Charity has grown to become one of the largest humanitarian and developmental organisations in the world, providing lifesaving assistance to those hit by conflicts, persecution and natural disasters, and creating durable solutions to poverty using sustainable development programmes.
By Anita Nyarko-Yirenkyi
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
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