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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
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GES directs Ashanti Regional, Obuasi Municipal Education Directors to step aside over Obuasi SHTS scandal
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr. William Amankrah Appiah, and the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Kwamena Owusu-Nketiah, to step aside with immediate effect.
The directive forms part of ongoing investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Mr. Zakaria Abdulai.
According to GES, the decision is intended to ensure that the investigations proceed without potential interference, nor the perception of it.
The two directors are to hand over their offices and all state property in their possession to the Deputy Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Mr. Thomas Kwame Boateng.
Management added that the headmaster, Mr. Zakaria Abdulai, also remains interdicted and therefore urged the public to ignore any news circulating that he has been cleared.
Management is calling for calm, support and cooperation as thorough investigations into the matter continue.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has joined the family of the late Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday, the Ghanaian community in the UK, and other dignitaries for a memorial service in Southwark, UK.
In a post, Mr. Ablakwa described the service as deeply moving and unforgettable, held in honour of the late professor’s memory.
According to him, in keeping with the government’s pledge, he joined the family, Ghana’s High Commissioner to London, British MPs, Ministers, the Mayor of London, Cambridge scholars, Prof. Arday’s students and loved ones to pay respects and honour his inspiring legacy.
Mr. Ablakwa noted that Prof. Arday’s accomplishments as the youngest Black professor appointed at the University of Cambridge and his widely appreciated charitable contributions will continue to inspire generations.
“The Government and People of Ghana will continue to stand by our compatriots everywhere they are in the world. As we do so, we profess our commitment to justice, equality and the creation of a new world,” he said.
He prayed for fortitude for the family in what he described as an extraordinarily difficult time.
“We shall always remember Prof. Arday for his response when asked what he will wish to do to change the world: ‘I would take a thread and a needle, and I’d interweave love into our society’,” Mr. Ablakwa added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
