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We have made significant impact through our partnership with Merck Foundation – Rebecca Akufo-Addo
The First Lady of Ghana & Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, Rebecca Akufo-Addo has expressed her appreciation to Merck Foundation for their strategic partnership.
According to her, the partnership between The Rebecca Foundation and Merck Foundation has positively impacted healthcare delivery in Ghana.
She made these remarks during the opening ceremony of 10th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary held in India on October 18, 2023.
“Our partnership with Merck Foundation and my role as Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” started in 2018, and since then, we have been making a significant impact and continuously progressing towards our objectives and realizing our vision, She said.
Mrs.Akufo-Addo added “I am also very proud to be working closely with Merck Foundation, as the Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Ambassador and I wholeheartedly support and appreciate their historic campaign which is very critical for my country and for Africa at large.”
She noted that the Rebecca Foundation is now recognised as a strategic partner for the health sector in Ghana, a feat which she said has been possible through the support of strategic partners like Merck Foundation.
The First Lady added that today, the Rebecca Foundation is no longer restricted to building, renovating, and resourcing health facilities, but providing access to new resources, knowledge and networks that enhance the work of health professionals.
She further revealed that Merck Foundation has helped train more than 130 public health providers in 39 diverse disciplines in Ghana.
“Ghana can now boast of more specialists in very critical areas in medicine because of Merck Foundation and I truly thank Merck Foundation for the significant intervention in the country’s healthcare,” she said.
This notwithstanding, she made a special appeal, saying
Ghana lacks radiologists, and currently has only one active and two retired cardiac anaesthesiologists, adding that the country urgently needs to train some, cardiac anaesthesiologists, and interventional radiologists
She disclosed that the candidates are ready, and all needed is the opportunity
She expressed her dedication saying, “We are committed to working closely with our long-term partner Merck Foundation. I’d like to thank the Merck Foundation for hosting this important conference, I am sure that we all will, yet again, benefit from it.”
Rebecca Akufo-Addo commended Merck Foundation for its robust role in creating awareness about infertility, diabetes and using arts to tell stories about health.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened applications for members interested in contesting as its parliamentary candidates in the 2028 general elections.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the party said interested members must declare their intention to contest between Sunday, November 1, and Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
According to the statement signed by the party’s Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, prospective candidates must complete an online form within the specified period.
The party said a non-refundable application fee of GH¢5,000 would be charged to each prospective candidate.
It added that all applicants would undergo vetting and screening to determine their eligibility to contest on the party’s ticket.
The NPP announced plans to organise capacity-building workshops for prospective candidates in December 2026. The workshops will be held across the Northern, Middle and Southern zones, with details of the venues to be announced later.
The party stressed that the guidelines would apply to all prospective candidates, including sitting NPP Members of Parliament who wish to contest again.
It further warned aspirants against starting campaign activities following the opening of the application process.
According to the statement, the existing directive prohibiting campaign activities remains in force until the party gives official clearance.
It cautioned that anyone who violates the directive would face appropriate sanctions under the party’s constitution and regulations.
The NPP said the process was designed to promote fairness, transparency and equal opportunities for all aspirants as it prepares to select candidates for all 276 constituencies ahead of the 2028 elections.
It urged prospective candidates to follow the guidelines and conduct themselves with discipline and respect for one another throughout the process.
The party said its broader objective was to strengthen unity within its ranks and rebuild public confidence ahead of the 2028 general elections.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Firefighters from the Upper West Regional Command have responded to a vehicular incident involving a long vehicle carrying 35 Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC totes) reportedly containing hydrogen peroxide at Goriyiri in the Nadowli-Kaleo District.
The five-member crew, led by ASTNO Balagee, reported to the scene where a fire and an explosion had reportedly occurred.
The firefighters assessed the scene, identified the chemical hazards and implemented appropriate response measures, bringing the situation under control.
The driver reportedly sustained severe chemical burns and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
