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UMA supports AngloGold Ashanti Health Foundation
IN a significant boost to local healthcare delivery, Underground Mining Alliance (UMA) has presented three modern vein finders to the AngloGold Ashanti Health Foundation (AGAHF) in Obuasi. The donation forms part of UMA’s ongoing commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of the communities in which it operates.
A vein finder is a high-tech medical device that uses infrared technology to map peripheral veins on the skin’s surface, significantly improving the accuracy of blood draws and IV insertions—particularly for children, the elderly, and patients requiring frequent intravenous access, such as those at the sickle cell unit.
Mr Oscar Van Ehen, UMA’s Operations Manager for Ghana, speaking at the presentation, said the company views its presence in Ghana not merely as a business venture, but as a partnership with the people.
“Supporting the AGA Health Foundation allows us to touch lives beyond the mine. We are proud to provide equipment that enhances the comfort and care of patients,” he stated.
Dr Bernice Kyerewaa Karikari Apawu, a Paediatric Specialist at AGA Health Foundation, who received the items, expressed appreciation, describing the donation as timely. She said the devices would significantly reduce the distress often associated with “difficult sticks” during clinical procedures, thereby improving the overall patient experience at the facility.
This gesture reinforces the collaborative spirit between UMA and healthcare providers in Obuasi. By equipping the AGA Health Foundation with advanced medical technology, UMA is helping to ensure that the community continues to access modern, efficient, and patient-centred healthcare services.
The total cost involved in the procurement of the three vein finders is Fifty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢50,000.00).
-GNA
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
