The Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sapong, has donated 300 cleaning materials to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in appreciation of the hospital’s support to firefighters injured in the line of duty.

The items, which included mops and sweeping brushes, were presented on behalf of the CFO by a delegation from the Ghana National Fire Service [GNFS].

Leading the delegation were the Director of ICT, DCFO Henry Giwah, and the Greater Accra Regional Fire Officer, ACFO II Rashid Kwame Nisawu.

Speaking at the presentation, DCFO Giwah commended the management and staff of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for their commitment to delivering quality healthcare to the public, and especially to firefighters who receive treatment at the facility.

He noted that the donation was a gesture of gratitude and a demonstration of the Chief Fire Officer’s commitment to strengthening the partnership between the two institutions.

“The Chief Fire Officer remains committed to fostering a mutually beneficial relationship between the Ghana National Fire Service and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital,” DCFO Giwah stated.

Receiving the items on behalf of the hospital, the Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, expressed appreciation to the CFO and the GNFS for the kind gesture.

Dr. Adam assured the delegation that the cleaning materials would be put to good use to help maintain hygiene standards at the hospital.

He also reaffirmed Korle Bu’s commitment to sustaining the strong and cordial relationship with the Ghana National Fire Service.

The donation forms part of efforts by the GNFS to recognize institutions that play a critical role in supporting its personnel and operations.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

Accra is gearing up for the 2026 edition of Health for The Streets (H4DS) and the Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Programme (YEEP) scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park.

Organized by the Public Health Alliance International Ghana (PHAIG), the day will deliver free healthcare services, free NHIS registration, Ghana Card registration, and comprehensive health screenings.

The programme was officially launched on July 22, 2026 at the Marriott Hotel, Accra.

Speaking at the launch, Executive Director of PHAIG, Dr. Isaac Nuamah said the initiative is aimed at empowering street-connected and underserved youth through health advocacy, entrepreneurship training, and sustainable opportunities.

“There is a strong link between health and economic stability,” Dr. Nuamah said.

According to him, “Instead of only providing medical care and waiting a year to rescreen, we are adding entrepreneurship so they can start something for themselves.”

He added that in addition to medical care, beneficiaries will receive skills training, mentorship, and in some cases financial support to start businesses.

“We will provide medical care and empower them through training. We are calling on corporate organizations and individuals to support us,” he urged.

Dr. Nuamah revealed that the pilot phase of the programme will cost $500,000. He appealed to individuals and corporate Ghana to partner with PHAIG to support the cause.

The initiative builds on PHAIG’s Health for the Streets outreach, which focuses on improving the health and livelihoods of vulnerable and street-connected youth.

The launch brought together notable personalities including former Black Stars defender Anthony Baffoe, actor Edward Kuffour, Ghanaian music icon Okyeame Kwame, Dennis Amui, Head of Operations at GOIL, and other distinguished dignitaries.

PHAIG says it is ready to welcome hundreds of youth on August 6 for a day of health, empowerment, and new opportunities.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme