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Samsung mHealth supports Adaklu District Health Directorate with 6 motorbikes
The Adaklu District Health Directorate in the Volta Region has received six motorbikes in support of its outreach programmes and COVID-19 response activities.
The presentation to the directorate by the Good Neighbors Ghana (GNGH) formed part of the Samsung mHealth Project rolled out in 2016 across four regions in the country to help strengthen the health information system of the Ghana Health Services (GHS).
It was also to support the district in the implementation of the Maternal and Child Health Improvement Project (MaCHIP) and their outreach programmes to guarantee the provision of sustainable access to health services in marginalised communities.
Presenting the motorbikes, the Managing Director of GNGH, Mr Ilwon Seo said the purpose of motorbikes was to support the community health nurses in their outreach programmes and strengthen the district’s supervision on the usage of mHealth.
He mentioned that though the motorbikes were intended for the Samsung mHealth Project, they could be deployed temporarily in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
The District Director of Health Services, Mr Charles Azagba on his part highlighted some measures undertaken by the district in response to COVID-19 in the district.
He said the district had put in place a public health management committee and a rapid response team to coordinate contact tracing, surveillance, reporting and logistics deployment.
Dr Azagba acknowledged the district assembly in the areas of support for community sensitisation, funds to purchase the required logistics for COVID-19 prevention and payment of allowances for health staffs.
The District Chief Executive of Adaklu, Mr Donkor Gade expressed his appreciation to the GNGH for their continuous support to the district, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He expressed confidence in his competent and dedicated district health management team (DHMT) and assured that motors would be used for the intended purposes.
FROM ALBERTO MARIO NORETTI, ADAKLU-TSREFE
The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
