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Senior Minister tests COVID-19 positive …as Ghana’s case load reaches 21,968
Ghana’s cases of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has increased to 21,968, following 891 newly confirmed cases as at July 4, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced.
The Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, is among the latest victim to be tested of COVID-19 and was being treated of the disease from home according to the GHS.
As at July 4, 2020, 891 new cases had been recorded in 72 districts in 13 regions in the country, increasing the country’s tally of the COVID-19 to 21,968, the Director of the GHS, Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, announced when he took his turn at the press briefing yesterday.
Out of the number, 17,150 recovered, with 4,683 cases still active, while 129 deaths have been recorded, Dr Kuma-Aboagye said.
The Director of the GHS also said that there were 22 severe cases out of which six were in critical condition.
The Greater Accra Region recorded 579 new cases with the Ashanti Region recording 93 cases. Western Region had 86 cases, Bono had 49, Northern Region had 26 and the Central Region had 25 cases.
Meanwhile the Eastern Region has 18 cases, Western North and Savannah regions recorded four cases while the Upper West recorded three cases with Bono East recording two and Volta Region with one case.
The Upper East Region, North East Region, and Ahafo Region all recorded no new cases.
Source: Ghanaian Times
The First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, has announced that the government will soon launch a Free Primary Health Care Programme aimed at improving access to healthcare across the country.
She said the initiative, which will be launched by her husband, John Dramani Mahama, will provide free primary healthcare services at facilities such as the Anyima Health Centre.
Mrs. Mahama made the announcement during the commissioning of the newly renovated Anyima Health Centre in Anyima, Brong Ahafo region.
According to her, the programme is expected to increase the use of health services, support early detection of diseases, reduce healthcare costs for families and improve the overall health and productivity of citizens.
“My husband, President John Dramani Mahama, will soon launch the Free Primary Health Care Programme, which will provide free care at facilities like the Anyima Health Centre,” she said.
Handing over the facility to the community, the First Lady urged health workers who will serve at the centre to treat patients with dignity and compassion.
She encouraged them to work towards ensuring zero maternal mortality and zero infant mortality at the facility.
Mrs. Mahama further called on residents of Anyima to take full ownership of the health centre by keeping it in good condition and making good use of its services.
She appealed to traditional leaders in the area to help protect the facility so that it can continue to serve the health needs of the community for many years.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for stronger action to promote gender equity and create more opportunities for women in the workplace.
She made the call in a Facebook post after joining staff at the Presidency of Ghana to mark International Women’s Day.
The celebration was held under the theme “From Commitment to Action: Promoting Equity for Every Woman in the Workplace” and focused on recognising the achievements of women while reflecting on the work needed to ensure equal opportunities.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang extended warm wishes to women across Ghana and noted that women have always played key roles in the country’s communities and economic activities.
According to her, women in the past served as healers, traders and queen mothers who contributed to leadership and governance in traditional societies.
She explained that Ghana’s cultural history shows that women have long provided knowledge, leadership and innovation to help develop communities.
The Vice President however noted that current disparities require society to examine systems and structures that may have limited opportunities for women.
She stressed that advancing gender equity will require deliberate actions and the mentoring of young women to prepare them for leadership roles.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang recognised women whose work takes place in markets, streets and small trading spaces across the country.
According to her, these women form the backbone of local economies and continue to demonstrate resilience despite the difficult conditions they face.
She commended women working at the Presidency for their dedication and leadership and reaffirmed the need to promote respect, fairness and opportunity for every woman.
The Vice President further called on both men and women to work together to break barriers and ensure that women can fully contribute to Ghana’s development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
