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Utterances threatening nation’s stability prosecutable – Antwi-Danso affirms
The Dean of Academic Affairs at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), Dr Vladimir Antwi-Danso, has advised the citizenry to report politicians and other stakeholders who make utterances that threatens the stability of the country as some comments against the State are prosecutable.
“Individuals or politicians who make such utterances do not have the interest of the nation at heart and must be condemned and handed over to the right institutions to be dealt with accordingly since those utterances divide the nation, insult sensibility of Ghanaians, threatens stability of the country from both sides of divide,” he warned.
His comments are on the back of statements by some members of the two major leading political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), threatening chaos during the expected new voters’ registration exercise.
Dr Antwi-Danso reiterated that “those utterances that clearly indicate some politicians and other stakeholders don’t have nation at heart, both sides are just talking about issues that should not be spoken, it doesn’t build the nation, it doesn’t give us anything, it rather divides us”.
He admonished the media to sanitise their media houses by not promoting reckless comment made on their platforms and laws of the nation must work because some comments against the State or president are prosecutable, there must be sanity in media since journalists can’t be blamed for such comments but how they go about it is important.
“Set agenda, condemn comments, and call on law enforcement agencies next time they are speaking they will be circumspect, publish and shame them because a good politician is one that puts interest of nation rather than talking by heart just for power, media houses must sanitise platforms by not promoting reckless comments,” Dr Antwi-Danso stressed. -ghanaweb.com
At the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), the heartbeat of Ashanti Region’s healthcare, the machines meant to save lives are either wheezing, silent or missing altogether.
CT scans sit idle. MRI machines have gone mute. The fluoroscopy unit, oxygen plants, and central sterilisation systems—once the backbone of critical care—are now shadows of their former selves.
And in some cases, like the Catheterisation Laboratory and Mammogram unit, there is not even a shadow to speak of. They simply do not exist.
It was against this sobering backdrop that Dr (Med) Paa Kwesi Baidoo, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, addressed staff and stakeholders at KATH’s 2025 Mid-Year Performance Review Conference—his first since assuming office in May.
The event, held as part of the hospital’s 70th anniversary celebrations, was a call to arms.
“I am deeply honoured by the warm welcome,” Dr Baidoo began, “but I am equally sobered by the scale of the challenge before us.”
With conviction, he laid bare the operational deficits of the facility and unveiled a comprehensive strategy to restore KATH’s stature as a true centre of excellence where innovation is nurtured, stakeholder support is visible and valued, and patient care is not just clinical but compassionate and transformative.
To this end, his administration is actively engaging institutions such as the Ministry of Health (MoH), GNPC, Ghana Gas, NHIA, and the Bank of Ghana.
These efforts are already bearing fruit. The NHIA, he announced, has begun procurement of a long-awaited CATHLAB, a critical step toward expanding cardiac care in the region.
Internally, reforms are underway. Outdated policies are being reviewed. New guidelines on Pharmacy Residency Training, Opioid Use, and the hospital’s Disciplinary Code are being drafted plus a Comprehensive Patient Care and Duty Rota Policy aimed at improving staff conduct and service delivery.
Despite the infrastructure gaps, KATH has recorded notable gains in the first half of 2025. Specialist OPD attendance rose five per cent above target. The Oral Health Directorate exceeded its goal by 21 per cent. Radiology output increased by 10 per cent, with other radiological services surging by 95 per cent.
Surgeries rose seven per cent above target, inpatient deaths dropped by 13 per cent, and physiotherapy services improved by 10 percent. Emergency attendance also saw a six per cent uptick.
But the picture is not all rosy as emergency admissions, laboratory services, deliveries, primary care, and radiotherapy all saw declines—underscoring the need for urgent recalibration. But Dr Baidoo remains undeterred.
“The task ahead is arduous, but it is not insurmountable”, he admitted, and pledged to lead with humility, urgency, and resolve—anchored by a vision of excellence and a belief in the power of collective effort.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
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A team of medical professionals from the East Legon branch of Rabito Clinic on Tuesday conducted a breast cancer screening for both male and female staff of the New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of the Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers.
The event provided valuable insights on breast health and the importance of self-examination in the fight against the cancer. The event was to commemorate the annual breast cancer month observation held in October.
The screening followed a health talk by Mr Samuel Agyekum, the Occupational Health Manager at Rabito Clinic.
During the session, Mr Agyekum demonstrated the ‘look and feel’ method, a simple yet effective technique for detecting abnormalities in the breast, showing staff how to visually inspect the breast for changes in shape, size, and skin colour, and how to manually check for lumps or unusual feelings.
“No one is too young or too old to care,” he said, challenging myths and encouraging staff to take charge of their health. His message was simple but urgent, “don’t wait for symptoms, check to prevent them.”
The initiative reflects the corporation’s commitment to promoting the health and well-being of its employees. By providing access to free breast screening and education, the NTC is empowering its staff to take charge of their health and make informed decisions about their well-being.
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