Author: Krobea

Authorities at the Kwesimentsim Government Hospital in the Effia Kwesimentsim Municipal Assembly of the Western Region are adopting tele-consulting to help decongest the Out-Patients Department (OPD) in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Medical Superintendent Dr. Osei Frimpong explained that instead of all categories of patients coming to the hospital which could cause congestion, they will be put in different populations and called on phone for consultation. “What we mean by telephone consultation is that some of our patients are not critically ill… they will be contacted on phone. We have all their data here. We have started sorting out…

Thousands of Ghanaians benefitted from a charitable work undertaken by businessman Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, on Sunday. The Ghanaian billionaire toured some parts of Accra and distributed bags of rice, water, bottles of oil among other things to persons with disabilities, widows and the less privileged. The exercise, which took place ahead of the lockdown, saw visits to the Black Star Square, Jamestown and some parts of Dansoman. Cheddar told the press that his gesture was motivated by his desire to help the beneficiaries cope with the lockdown that bars them from doing things that earn them…

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has called for a concerted effort to help curb the deadly coronavirus pandemic. The musician, who said he has been unfavourably affected by the virus outbreak, is, therefore, urging people to put premium on human lives and lend a helping hand to people in need. Speaking in a live video interview on the maiden edition of Covid 360 on TV3 with Berla Mundi and Anita Akua Akuffo, the dancehall artiste revealed that things have not been easy for him since the outbreak, which has seen the enforcement of a lockdown in some parts of Ghana. “It’s…

Over the past few weeks, coronavirus has wreaked a lot of havoc across the globe of which Ghana is no exception. Taking advantage of the current lockdown, Scribe Productions has launched an “ALL OR NONE” campaign to encourage Ghanaians to adhere to the safety precautions laid out by the government. As part of its corporate social responsibility, Scribe is out there to sensitize Ghanaians on how to fight the deadly virus. It has put out campaign videos in two (2) local dialects – Ga and Ewe – and another in English. Dubbed “ALL OR NONE”, the campaign is to emphasize…

The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources will undertake a three-day clean-up exercise of Accra and Kumasi, beginning Friday, April 3. The exercise will be carried out by the Ministry in collaboration with the metropolitan and municipal assemblies within the two jurisdictions and the Environmental Service Providers Association led by Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The clean-up exercise has been scheduled to come off at a time when the two cities have been on lockdown, for two weeks. It is in support of efforts by government to fight against the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19), a statement issued by the Ministry said. The…

Actor Elikem Kumordzie has disclosed that he will sew and distribute 500 pieces of custom-made face masks to Ghanaians. As Ghana and the world battle the deadly Coronavirus (Covid-19), the actor, who is also a tailor, says it is his small way of helping fight the menace. Elikem Kumordzie, who was placed under mandatory quarantine after arriving in Ghana from South Africa, recently disclosed that he has tested negative for the disease. The ‘Big Brother Africa’ star, who was among some 1030 persons who were placed under mandatory quarantine by the government, will, however, remain in quarantine for some more…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has led dozens of members of the Executive as well as his family to test for Covid-19. The president tested negative, his doctor indicated on Wednesday. Dr Patrina Techi-Ankrah revealed that about 98 staff at the Presidency have also been tested and they all had negative outcomes. “A day before the president’s birthday, him, the First Lady, his daughters and all the staff of his household [were tested] and I am happy to announce that all the tests came negative,” she told journalists at a press briefing in Accra. “A day after his birthday, we…

The total number of coronavirus cases confirmed in Ghana since Thursday, March 12 stands at 195, the Minister of Health has announced. Out of this, five deaths have been recorded. Greater Accra Region has the highest number of confirmed cases in a regional breakdown with 174. These were made known by Kwaku Agyemang-Manu at a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, April 1. As of the end of March, Ghana had confirmed 161 cases of the deadly viral disease with the majority from persons put under mandatory quarantine. Briefing the media, Mr Agyemang-Manu said most of the patients have been…

Six more coronavirus patients hitherto on admission at the Ga East Municipal Hospital have been treated and discharged. This brings to 38 the total number of patients discharged. This was made known by the Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, at a press briefing on Wednesday, April 1. On Tuesday, March 31, Mr Agyemang-Manu, who is also Member of Parliament for Dormaa Central Constituency, said 31 persons in quarantine had shown signs of improvement and were “on home care”. “We have tested them negative and we have had samples awaiting results,” he stressed. According to him, when the results come and…

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has donated GH¢500 to each of the stranded Kayaye (head porters) who were stopped at Ejisu in the Ashanti Region on their way to the Northern Region. The head porters, numbering about 76, had attempted to flee Accra back to their hometowns in the wake of the President’s order for a partial lockdown in the capital city and other parts of the country, but their journey back home was unsuccessful as it fell within the lockdown time on Monday. Their attempted mass crossover to the north was seen as a threat to stop the…