Year: 2023

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Bamenda: Ndefcam radio journalist bows out to sicknessChristmas Hustle: Accra’s Business District abuzz with shoppers, others

The media family in Bamenda and Cameroon at large is once again bereaved following the passing away of their colleague, Manaseh Vubansi.

According to a press release from the North West Regional Delegate of Communication, Njike Celestine, the journalist died on Saturday December 23, 2023 at the Bamenda Regional Hospital.

Manaseh was practicing with Bamenda based community radio, Ndefcam until the time of his death.

He was first hospitalised at the Mbingo Baptist hospital, where he was diagnosed of a liver problem. On Thursday December 21, he was referred to the Bamenda Regional Hospital, where he was under medication until the time of his death.

His corpse has been deposited at the hospital mortuary, pending burial program.

Manaseh is noted for his courtesy in language and unproblematic nature.

His death adds to the list of two other journalists, Anye Nde Nsoh, and Gideon Taka who have died in 2023 from the North West region.
Source: Cameroon News Agency

Shoppers are seen walking from Roxy Cinema through to Tudu to Makola and Kantamanto Market as a result of the heavy traffic build up.

Sitting in the trotro is going to be a very frustrating exercise as the Sun, with its heat, gives only one option-a walk through the forest of shops to pick a few things for the Christmas.

The continuous humming of sound, fast movement of people and goods, including ‘Christmas goats’ and ‘fowls’ offer a lively spectacle of Makola and Kantamanto Street or Market in the heart of Accra’s business district, a few hours to Christmas.

The surge in human traffic adds an extra layer of excitement as shoppers navigate through bustling crowds to complete their festive purchases.

The festive period, however, come with its share of challenges.

Price fluctuations are observed as demand peaks during the final shopping hours, prompting shoppers to exercise caution, double-check prices, and engage in negotiations with traders who feel the pressure of the going down of the Sun – closing t
ime.

Cash transactions take precedence during the bustling period, with many traders favouring the efficiency of cash over mobile money.

This preference, while expediting transactions, highlights the need for shoppers to be flexible and adapt to the evolving dynamics of the holiday rush.Security is visibly heightened as police officers from the Accra Regional Command are strategically deployed to the Kantamanto Market area.

Their presence aims at ensuring law and order, managing the crowd, and fostering a secure shopping environment.

Amidst the holiday cheer, the perennial concern of pickpockets lingers. Shoppers are reminded to stay vigilant and safeguard their belongings, even with the visible police presence, underscoring the importance of personal responsibility during the bustling shopping spree.Transportation adds another layer of complexity, with taxis charging elevated fees and online car services proving elusive. Securing a ride becomes a time-consuming task, emphasising the need for shoppers to
plan ahead and exercise patience amidst the traffic situation across the central business district.

In some instances one could spend about 30mins in one spot and not moving.

Commuters are advised to find alternative means of transportation, which is either the use of motor bike with caution.

A number of shoppers are seen adhering to health measures of donning face masks, showcasing a positive response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s educational efforts amidst the harmattan season.
Source: Ghana News Agency

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Family Humanitarian Experience, an NGO, has constructed and mechanised a borehole for the St Lucy Catholic Hospital, Tamale to ensure regular supply of water to support the facility’s operations toward quality health care delivery.

Mr Emmanuel Fiagbedzi, Country Director, Family Humanitarian Experience, speaking during the handing over and dedication of the mechanised borehole at the hospital’s premises at Kpalsi, said water played critical role in the provision of quality health care, hence the gesture.

Mr Fiagbedzi, who was accompanied by Michael Yemoh, and Yakubu Ibrahim, Assistant Director, and Engineer respectively at Family Humanitarian Experience, express hope that the facility would further improve the operations of the hospital and assured management of the hospital that his organisation would do more if it gets more funding.

The St Lucy Catholic Hospital, Tamale, which is located at Kpalsi in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region, serves as the major referral facility in the mu
nicipality, providing health care to a population of over 190,000.

The facility, which is a registered Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), began operations in 2008 as a polyclinic and in May 2022, attained the status of a primary hospital, providing wider range of health care services.

Even though the hospital is connected to the Ghana Water Company Limited, water supply to the facility is erratic, thereby, affecting its operations, hence the gesture by the NGO to address the situation.

Mr Clement Tenzagh, Health Director, Catholic Health Service, Tamale, said ‘without water, we cannot do much to provide quality health care’ and thanked the NGO for providing the hospital with an essential commodity to continue to contribute to serve and touch humanity.

Mr George Abraham, Sagnarigu Municipal Director of Health, whose speech was read on his behalf, commended Family Humanitarian Experience for the support, saying it would improve health care delivery in the municipality.

He appealed to t
he management of the facility to do proper and regular maintenance of the facility to serve the hospital for a long time.

Very Reverend Father Hilary Pogbeyir, Vicar General, Catholic Archdiocese of Tamale, who led the event in prayers to dedicate the facility, said, ‘as a Church, we serve humanity’ expressing gratitude to the NGO for the support and said it was in line with the hospital’s focus to continue to serve humanity.
Source: Ghana News Agency

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Family Humanitarian Experience constructs mechanised borehole for St Lucy Catholic Hospital

Family Humanitarian Experience, an NGO, has constructed and mechanised a borehole for the St Lucy Catholic Hospital, Tamale to ensure regular supply of water to support the facility’s operations toward quality health care delivery.

Mr Emmanuel Fiagbedzi, Country Director, Family Humanitarian Experience, speaking during the handing over and dedication of the mechanised borehole at the hospital’s premises at Kpalsi, said water played critical role in the provision of quality health care, hence the gesture.

Mr Fiagbedzi, who was accompanied by Michael Yemoh, and Yakubu Ibrahim, Assistant Director, and Engineer respectively at Family Humanitarian Experience, express hope that the facility would further improve the operations of the hospital and assured management of the hospital that his organisation would do more if it gets more funding.

The St Lucy Catholic Hospital, Tamale, which is located at Kpalsi in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region, serves as the major referral facility in the mu
nicipality, providing health care to a population of over 190,000.

The facility, which is a registered Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), began operations in 2008 as a polyclinic and in May 2022, attained the status of a primary hospital, providing wider range of health care services.

Even though the hospital is connected to the Ghana Water Company Limited, water supply to the facility is erratic, thereby, affecting its operations, hence the gesture by the NGO to address the situation.

Mr Clement Tenzagh, Health Director, Catholic Health Service, Tamale, said ‘without water, we cannot do much to provide quality health care’ and thanked the NGO for providing the hospital with an essential commodity to continue to contribute to serve and touch humanity.

Mr George Abraham, Sagnarigu Municipal Director of Health, whose speech was read on his behalf, commended Family Humanitarian Experience for the support, saying it would improve health care delivery in the municipality.

He appealed to t
he management of the facility to do proper and regular maintenance of the facility to serve the hospital for a long time.

Very Reverend Father Hilary Pogbeyir, Vicar General, Catholic Archdiocese of Tamale, who led the event in prayers to dedicate the facility, said, ‘as a Church, we serve humanity’ expressing gratitude to the NGO for the support and said it was in line with the hospital’s focus to continue to serve humanity.
Source: Ghana News Agency

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Family Humanitarian Experience constructs mechanised borehole for St Lucy Catholic HospitalHo Teaching Hospital holds thanksgiving, Carols Service

Family Humanitarian Experience, an NGO, has constructed and mechanised a borehole for the St Lucy Catholic Hospital, Tamale to ensure regular supply of water to support the facility’s operations toward quality health care delivery.

Mr Emmanuel Fiagbedzi, Country Director, Family Humanitarian Experience, speaking during the handing over and dedication of the mechanised borehole at the hospital’s premises at Kpalsi, said water played critical role in the provision of quality health care, hence the gesture.

Mr Fiagbedzi, who was accompanied by Michael Yemoh, and Yakubu Ibrahim, Assistant Director, and Engineer respectively at Family Humanitarian Experience, express hope that the facility would further improve the operations of the hospital and assured management of the hospital that his organisation would do more if it gets more funding.

The St Lucy Catholic Hospital, Tamale, which is located at Kpalsi in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region, serves as the major referral facility in the mu
nicipality, providing health care to a population of over 190,000.

The facility, which is a registered Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), began operations in 2008 as a polyclinic and in May 2022, attained the status of a primary hospital, providing wider range of health care services.

Even though the hospital is connected to the Ghana Water Company Limited, water supply to the facility is erratic, thereby, affecting its operations, hence the gesture by the NGO to address the situation.

Mr Clement Tenzagh, Health Director, Catholic Health Service, Tamale, said ‘without water, we cannot do much to provide quality health care’ and thanked the NGO for providing the hospital with an essential commodity to continue to contribute to serve and touch humanity.

Mr George Abraham, Sagnarigu Municipal Director of Health, whose speech was read on his behalf, commended Family Humanitarian Experience for the support, saying it would improve health care delivery in the municipality.

He appealed to t
he management of the facility to do proper and regular maintenance of the facility to serve the hospital for a long time.

Very Reverend Father Hilary Pogbeyir, Vicar General, Catholic Archdiocese of Tamale, who led the event in prayers to dedicate the facility, said, ‘as a Church, we serve humanity’ expressing gratitude to the NGO for the support and said it was in line with the hospital’s focus to continue to serve humanity.
Source: Ghana News Agency

The Ho Teaching Hospital in the Volta Region has held a Thanksgiving and Carols Service to mark the end of the year.

Dr John Tampuori, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Hospital, expressed gratitude to God for his protection, care and love during the year.

He commended the Governing Board, the Management team, and the Departmental and Unit Heads and the staff for their commitment and dedication to service.

The CEO also thanked the Ministry of Health for its numerous supports to the facility and handing over to them the Infectious Disease Centre.

He disclosed that the institution’s Family Health Centre, which is presently undergoing construction, was roughly 60 per cent finished, and they were working non-stop to finish the building in time, for it to open for business in January next year.

Dr Tampuori said the Hospital would continue to improve patient care and also invest in areas currently lacking by bringing in the cadre of staff needed to provide such services.

He said though there wer
e a few flaws in the system, especially regarding the way staff interacted with clients and their families, efforts were being made to rectify the situation.
Source: Ghana News Agency

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Ho Teaching Hospital holds thanksgiving, Carols Service

The Ho Teaching Hospital in the Volta Region has held a Thanksgiving and Carols Service to mark the end of the year.

Dr John Tampuori, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Hospital, expressed gratitude to God for his protection, care and love during the year.

He commended the Governing Board, the Management team, and the Departmental and Unit Heads and the staff for their commitment and dedication to service.

The CEO also thanked the Ministry of Health for its numerous supports to the facility and handing over to them the Infectious Disease Centre.

He disclosed that the institution’s Family Health Centre, which is presently undergoing construction, was roughly 60 per cent finished, and they were working non-stop to finish the building in time, for it to open for business in January next year.

Dr Tampuori said the Hospital would continue to improve patient care and also invest in areas currently lacking by bringing in the cadre of staff needed to provide such services.

He said though there wer
e a few flaws in the system, especially regarding the way staff interacted with clients and their families, efforts were being made to rectify the situation.
Source: Ghana News Agency

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Cameroon Amputee Federation launches activities for 2024Ghana Premier League: Stalemate as ‘Ga Mashie’ derby ends goalless in Kumasi

The launching event took place in Douala-Cameroon and was coordinated by the Handicap Vision Association (HAVA) with the leadership of Prudence Nerolel the National amputee football women’s coordinator and Cameroon amputee football vice president Usman Mustafa from the National Bureau.

The event hosted more than 20 female amputees and 20 male amputee athletes who gathered to discuss the upcoming activities and challenges.

During the launch, the president revealed that the men’s national amputee football team will participate in the African Amputee Football Nations Cup in Cairo, Egypt, a tournament which will feature 16 African teams competing for top honours and deciding the teams that will qualify for the WAFF World Cup in 2026.

The Cameroon amputee team will also be preparing for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, which will all take place in Egypt, while the women’s national team will participate in the first-ever women’s amputee football world cup in Columbia, scheduled for November 2024.
Source: Cameroon
News Agency

They Kumasi edition of the ‘Ga Mashie derby’ between Accra Great Olympics and Accra Hearts of Oak played at the Baba Yara Stadium failed to produce a goal as the two city rivals settled for a goalless draw.

Playing away from their favourite Accra Sports Stadium which has been closed to sporting activities this festive season, none of the perennial rivals succeeded in earning the bragging right after sharing the spoils.

The match started on a boring note with both teams failing to utilise possessing to their advantage ten minutes into the game.

Their play were characterised by faulty passes and lack of desire to break each other’s defence.

Benjamin Asare was forced to exhibit great goalkeeping skills to deny Salifu Ibrahim a 14th minute opener after delivering a brilliant free kick just outside the box.

Great Olympics stepped up their game after the first quarter of an hour with Michael Osei causing all sort of problems for the backline of the Phobians.

The ‘Dade Boys’ continued to dictate the pac
e of the game as they grew in confidence, but it was Hearts of Oak who almost stole the lead when Salifu’s strike hit the woodwork against the run of play.

Enoch Asubonteng missed perhaps the biggest chance of the half at the near post when his diving header went wide after being set up by Ramos Kashala who sent in a scintillating cross from the right.

Referee Selorm Yao Bless ended proceedings three minutes later as both teams failed to find the back of the net.

Olympics was the first to make an attempt at goal upon resumption, but Christopher Nettey’s effort only went across the face of the goalpost without troubling Richard Attah who started ahead of Richmond Ayi for the first time in in many matches.

Coach Abdul Bashiru introduced new Ivorian signing, Kassim Cisse 15 minutes into the half to add some bite to the Phobian attack which appeared dormant thus far.

The two teams at this point threw caution to the wind as they attacked each other in a desperate search for the opener which was proving e
lusive.

As the incursions switched from one end of the field to the other, Olympics for a moment thought they were in the lead only for Attah to stretch to his elastic limit to prevent a goal-bound ball from entering the net.

That spectacular save drew a thunderous applause from both set of fans, a gesture which obviously boosted the confidence of the shot stopper who has come under scathing criticisms for unpardonable errors.

The save also fetched the Phobians one point in the ‘Ga Mashie’ derby with no decent chance afterwards till referee Bless ended the match.
Source: Ghana News Agency