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West Akim NASPA, Health For All Herbal Clinic screen 350 persons for free
Residents undergoing medical screening
The West Akim National Association of Stu¬dent Personnel Administrators (NASPA) in collaboration with Health For All Herbal Clinic organised a health screening exercise for 350 persons in Asamankese in the Eastern region.
The crucial health initiative which formed part of the World Hepatitis B Day celebrations, was aimed at tackling the spread of hepatitis B, diabetes, hypertension and other medical conditions within the community.
While the spotlight was on hepatitis B, the pub¬lic were informed on the need to take the condi¬tion seriously as it has more devastating effect on the human body compared to HIV.
Speaking at the event, the West Akim Municipal Health Promotion officer, Mrs Salomey Adjei, dis¬closed that many individuals refrained from under¬going hepatitis B screening under the assumption that they were in good health.
The event she said, sought to dispel this mis¬conception and raise awareness about the signifi¬cance of identifying and managing hepatitis B.
She encouraged residents of Asamankese to motivate friends and family members who missed the free screening to prioritise their health by getting tested regularly.
Mrs Adjei also commended the West Akim NAS¬PA executives and management for their dedica¬tion to the community.
Highlighting the effectiveness of the vaccines, representative of Health For All Clinic, Dr Johannes Ahadi urged those who tested negative to take ad¬vantage of such exercises that would be conduct¬ed subsequently.
He stressed the importance of completing the vaccine regimen when due.
The West Akim Municipal NASPA President, Bright Asante expressed gratitude to the major stakeholders who supported the initiative, par¬ticularly the management of Health for All Herbal Clinic, located at Oworam, a suburb of the West Akim Municipality.
“The impact of the initiative was remarkable, drawing over 350 participants who benefited from the free screenings. Those who tested negative for hepatitis B and took proactive steps towards their health received complimentary vaccinations, showcasing the event’s proactive approach. For individuals diagnosed with hepatitis B, a compre¬hensive support system was readily available, em¬phasising the organisers’ commitment to aiding their path to recovery”, he said.
‘Beyond being a health-centered event, this collaboration between West Akim NASPA and Health for All Herbal Clinic underscored the value of community-driven initiatives. It exemplified collective determination in confronting pertinent health challenges head-on’, he added.
This joint endeavour he concluded, did not only promote health awareness and knowledge but also demonstrated the remarkable influence of unity and collaboration in fostering well-being and preventing potentially life-altering conditions.
By George Obeng Osei
The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs during an intelligence-led operation along the Akosombo–Tema road.
According to a press release issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service on January 13 2026, the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on drug trafficking in the region.
The Police explained that on January 10 2026, intelligence was received that suspected narcotic drugs were being transported from the Volta Region towards Tema.
Following the information, police teams mounted surveillance along the route, with particular focus on the Agomeda Junction area.
The statement noted that at about 12:45 a.m. on January 11 2026, officers intercepted two vehicles a white Toyota Highlander with registration number GS 2013-13 and a black Mitsubishi Pajero with registration number GC 400-22.
The vehicles were being driven by two suspects, Isaac Odoi, aged 33, and Kwame Mani, aged 39.
A search conducted on the vehicles led to the discovery of several compressed yellow-wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotic drugs.
The suspects were arrested and the vehicles escorted to the police station for further action.
On January 12 2026, the suspects and the seized items were handed over to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department in Tema, where photographs and inventories were taken.
Police indicated that 872 parcels were retrieved from the Mitsubishi Pajero, while 741 parcels were found in the Toyota Highlander, bringing the total number of parcels seized to 1,613.
The suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The Police said samples of the substances will be sent to the Forensic Crime Laboratory for testing, while further searches will be carried out at the suspects’ residences.
Arrangements are also underway to process the suspects for court.
The Tema Regional Police Command reiterated its commitment to intensifying operations against drug trafficking and other criminal activities and urged the public to continue providing credible information to support police efforts.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Former Deputy Education Minister John Ntim Fordjour has hit back at Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, accusing the government of what he described as arrogance of power over alleged LGBT content in school materials.
His response followed comments by Mr Kwakye Ofosu, who described Mr Fordjour as overzealous and prone to getting carried away in his advocacy.
The minister also argued that Mr Fordjour was part of the government when the curriculum in question was introduced.
Reacting to the remarks, Mr Fordjour rejected the criticism and accused the government of insulting parents who had raised concerns about the content of textbooks and teacher manuals used in schools.
According to him, parents voted for the current government on the belief that it would protect Ghanaian values and shield children from LGBT related content in education.
He argued that the same government had now allowed materials that discuss gender beyond male and female and topics he described as sexual in nature to be introduced into classrooms.
Mr Fordjour claimed the government had been caught red handed and had even admitted plans to remove the content, yet continued to dismiss critics as being overzealous.
He stressed that parents had every right to be alarmed, noting that lessons taught in school often carry more weight than what children hear at home, in churches, or in mosques. He warned that once such ideas are taught in school, they are difficult to undo.
The former deputy minister maintained that being vigilant, even if described as overzealous, was necessary to protect children and preserve Ghanaian cultural values. He added that many parents across the country shared these concerns and would continue to speak out.
Mr Fordjour further accused the government of betraying its campaign promises and using public funds to print what he described as LGBT laced textbooks, while dismissing parents who questioned the move.
He concluded that the backlash from parents was not extremism but a natural response to what he viewed as a threat to the values and mindset of the younger generation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
