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Santase Kegyaase gets $1m healthcare facility
A $1 million healthcare facility—NextCare Medical Center was officially commissioned at Santase Kegyaase in Kumasi, drawing an esteemed gathering of traditional leaders, government representatives, and international guests on Wednesday.
Founded by Virginia-based Internal Medicine physician, Dr Nana Adoma Owusu-Nyamekye and her husband, Senior Data Scientist Mr Albert Kusi-Appiah, the centre was designed to raise the bar for accessible, compassionate, and data-informed care in Ghana.
“Our mission is not just medical— it’s human,” Dr Owusu-Nyamekye declared in her opening address. “We believe in restoring dignity through excellence and a healing touch.”
Established in 2023, NextCare Medical Center offers a robust suite of services including general outpatient care, maternity and postnatal support, and specialised clinics for pediatrics, gynecology, surgery, dentistry, and ophthalmology. The 35-bed facility is equipped with a modern operating theatre, diagnostic laboratory, pharmacy, x-ray and ultrasound imaging, and IV rejuvenation services.
The founders aim to expand into nephrology, cardiology, neurology, ENT, and orthopedic care—a vision already in motion following a community health screening on July 19 that drew over 150 participants.
“Our patient-first philosophy and data-driven decisions are here to redefine healthcare, starting exactly where it’s needed most,” Dr Owusu-Nyamekye affirmed.
She also announced that the facility was now fully operational and welcomes National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) cardholders.
Representing the Asantehene, Nana Amponsa-Kwaa IV, Chief of Atwima Kwanwoma, lauded the initiative as a vital contribution to national development and called on citizens to rally behind efforts to improve healthcare delivery.
Chairing the occasion, Nana Dr Kwaku Owusu-Kwarteng, Vice President and Acting President of Garden City University, emphasised the need for rigorous facility maintenance, noting that it remains a critical challenge for many institutions across the country.
From Kingsley E.Hope, Kumasi
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IGP to arrest perpetrators of violence at the Ablekuma North elections – Nana B
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has disclosed that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has pledged to arrest all those involved in the recent violence at the Ablekuma North elections.
In a Facebook post, Nana B said the assurance was given during a meeting between political parties and the IGP over security preparations for the upcoming Akwatia by-election, scheduled for September 2, 2025.
According to him, the NPP delegation, made up of himself, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso Central Henry Quartey, and DCOP Kwasi Ofori, urged the IGP to take swift action against the perpetrators of the violence.
He explained that their images had been widely captured in photos and videos, and their arrest would serve as a warning to others planning to cause disturbances in future elections.
“The IGP assured the NPP that the police will very soon arrest all the perpetrators of the Ablekuma North elections violence,” Nana B stated.
He further disclosed that the police plan to deploy about 5,000 officers to ensure adequate security across all polling stations during the Akwatia by-election.
The NPP, however, called on the police not to apply the law selectively.
Nana B noted that while some persons linked to the NPP have been arrested over social media commentary, others aligned with different political parties appear to have been left off the hook.
Despite this concern, the NPP expressed appreciation to the IGP for engaging political parties ahead of the by-election.
The party said it expects concrete steps to be taken to bring the perpetrators of the Ablekuma North violence to book.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Efforts are underway to fix the Ofankor–Nsawam Road – Ghana Highway Authority assures drivers
The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) has assured motorists that steps are being taken to repair the bad portions of the Ofankor–Nsawam Road.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the Authority said it had taken note of recent demonstrations and complaints from drivers, especially over the stretch between Sapeiman and Medie/Sansam junction.
According to the statement, the contractor has already fixed parts of the damaged road.
It mentioned that as of Monday, August 18, about five gangs were working on both the northbound and southbound lanes to improve safety and riding comfort.
The GHA appealed to drivers and commuters to be patient and cautious while using the road and to cooperate with traffic wardens and flagmen to avoid traffic jams.
It added that law enforcement officers had also been engaged to help manage traffic.
The Authority expressed regret over the inconvenience caused by the works and assured the public that the project would be completed.
It said regular updates would be given on the progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
