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St Louis Catholic Health Centre takes delivery of medical items
In a move to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery in the Adansi Asokwa District, the Fifty 50 Club has donated medical equipment valued at GH¢45,000 to the Saint Louis Catholic Health Centre in Bodwesango.
The donation marked a significant milestone in the Club’s five-year journey of transforming lives through targeted interventions in health, education, and community development.
The equipment, comprising a cardiac monitor, pulse oximeter, two crank beds with accessories, two Ambu bags, and two medication trolleys—would support the establishment of a long-awaited emergency response unit at the facility.
“Emergency care is a basic requirement for every health facility. We’ve struggled to meet this need due to lack of equipment…reaching out to the Fifty 50 Club was a necessary step—and they responded,” said Evans Twumasi Boateng, a Physician Assistant at the hospital
The donation formed part of activities marking the Club’s fifth anniversary. Founded in July 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Obuasi-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has grown into a formidable force for good, supporting life-saving surgeries, providing scholarships, and empowering artisans.
“We are driven by a mission to impact lives,” said Jacob Edmund-Acquah, President of the Fifty 50 Club. “This donation reflects our commitment to bridging healthcare gaps and uplifting communities.”
In addition to the Bodwesango intervention, the cub recently paid GH¢10,000 in school and hostel fees for a third-year medical student at KNUST. Upcoming projects include support for T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High School in Fomena and the construction of a weighing centre at Kyekyewere Health Centre.
Dr Kwadwo Anim, Executive Director of the AGA Health Foundation and a member of the Club, praised the initiative: “The Fifty 50 Club has made a remarkable difference. Bridging healthcare gaps requires collective effort—government alone cannot do it.”
With 265 contributors drawn from AngloGold Ashanti, its subsidiaries, and other corporate organisations in Ghana and abroad, the Fifty 50 Club pools monthly donations to fund high-impact interventions across healthcare, education, and community development.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
