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UGMS 1997-yr group supports Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital
As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, the 1997 year group of the University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS) has presented a cheque of GHȻ15, 000 to the Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital in Accra to support its operations.
Additionally, the group also presented crayons, exercise and reading books, colouring pencils, and other stationery materials to the hospital.
According to a member of the 1997 year group, Dr Maame Yaa Nyarko, the presentation was important considering the challenges of the hospital.
She noted that the donation was not the first time the group was donating items to the hospital, adding that, “We intend to continue with such donations to this hospital and other hospitals in the years to come.”
Dr Nyarko said that apart from the donation to the Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital, the 1997 group also handed over a hostel facility at Danfa to the UGMS and also organised a mentorship session with students as part of activities to mark the 25th anniversary celebrations.
She further burged the hospital to make good use of the items and the money donated to help address some of its challenges.
The Senior Administrative Manager of the hospital, Mr Rockson Obeng, expressed profound gratitude to the 1997 group of UGMS for the donation and urged other corporate organisations to emulate such a kind gesture.
He explained that the hospital, despite bringing the oldest children’s hospital in the country, faced various challenges such as infrastructural defects.
Mr Obeng stated that the donation by the 1997 group of UGMS would help address some of the challenges of the hospital as the internal generated fund (IGF) alone was not enough to address the challenges.
By Benjamin Arcton-Tetteh
The Ghana Highway Authority has announced a temporary traffic management arrangement on sections of the Accra Tema Motorway and the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange as construction work continues on the motorway expansion project.
In a public announcement issued on March 5, the Authority explained that the arrangement forms part of ongoing construction works under the Accra Tema Motorway and Extension Projects.
It noted that the traffic adjustment is required to allow contractors carry out T beam launching works for the expansion of the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange Bridge on the N1 highway.
Under the arrangement, lanes on the N4 northbound carriageway, which serves traffic moving from Accra to Madina, will be temporarily closed.
Meanwhile, the southbound carriageway from Madina to Accra, which currently has four lanes, will be reconfigured into two lanes in each direction to accommodate traffic moving both ways.
The Authority indicated that the temporary traffic changes will take effect from Monday, March 9, 2026 and are expected to last for four months.
According to the statement, the lane reduction is necessary to create a safe working space for construction personnel and to ensure the safety of motorists using the road.
The Authority therefore advised drivers to be cautious, obey traffic signs and cooperate with traffic management officials throughout the construction period.
It encouraged members of the public who require further information to contact its Public Affairs Division through WhatsApp on 0551622244.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Chief Imam, Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has congratulated the Government and people of Ghana as the country marks its 69th Independence Day, urging citizens to renew their commitment to national unity and democratic values.
In a statement to commemorate the celebration on March 6, he encouraged Ghanaians to use the occasion to strengthen their dedication to constitutional democracy, economic progress, interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence.
He observed that the world was currently facing several challenges, including the rise of authoritarian governments and increasing military conflicts among nations.
According to him, humanity was experiencing turbulent times, with genocidal attitudes and violent extremism becoming more widespread in different parts of the world.
The Chief Imam explained that such global developments should inspire Ghanaians to come together and deepen their commitment to nation building while embracing unity in diversity.
He noted that although colonialism left a painful mark on the country’s history, Ghanaians could take comfort in their collective determination to overcome colonial subjugation and build a free nation.
Reflecting on the country’s independence struggle, he indicated that Ghanaians now remembered the victory for liberty rather than the hardship endured during the fight against tyranny.
The National Chief Imam offered prayers for divine guidance and blessings for the President, John Dramani Mahama, the Government and the people of Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
