November 29, 2023 – Senegal Newswire

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center Honors Two Decades of Heartfelt Employee Commitment

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center takes great pride in recognizing the exceptional dedication of its diverse workforce, with each member contributing two decades to the noble mission of patient care. His Excellency, CEO Dr. Majid Al-Fayad, personally paid tribute to these trailblazing individuals at the forty-fourth edition of the Pioneers Honoring Ceremony, held in both Jeddah and Riyadh on November 20th and 22nd, respectively.

In conveying appreciation for the unwavering commitment to healthcare, the hospital commemorated the meaningful moments dedicated to enhancing the overall patient experience. The culmination of these efforts has woven a rich tapestry of experience and skills, forming the foundation for the esteemed status King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center holds today.

Central to this success is the unwavering commitment to employee development and the cultivation of a robust organizational culture. The hospital places special emphasis on its human capital, acknowledging their pivotal role in achieving its global prominence. This commitment is evident through the implementation of quality programs and services aimed at enhancing the work environment and employee productivity.

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The success of these initiatives is reflected in an internal survey, where 78% of participants recommend the work environment, and 81% express satisfaction with the services provided by the hospital. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center’s dedication to its staff is further exemplified by the establishment of a social club for employees several years ago. This initiative fosters a positive work environment, promoting social interaction, personal growth, and community participation, ensuring that individuals feel valued, connected, and supported.

Highlighting the hospital’s commitment to continuous personal and professional development, KFSH&RC regularly organizes workshops, seminars, and dialogue sessions covering various topics such as leadership, time management, stress management, financial well-being, and career advancement. These educational opportunities aim to contribute to the potential growth of employees within the organization.

Through these initiatives, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center aspires to create an enticing work environment that attracts top-tier healthcare professionals worldwide. This commitment aligns with its strategic goals, supporting its nearly five-decade journey to be a global leader in providing specialized healthcare through research and innovation.

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Stakeholders urged not to interfere in nursing and midwifery education – Dr Yakong

Dr Vida Nyagre Yakong, Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale, says Ghana’s dream for quality nursing and midwifery education may remain a dream if stakeholders continue to serve as barriers.

‘Our dream to ensuring quality education for Nursing and Midwifery in Ghana may remain at the level of a dream if some stakeholders continue to serve as barriers to quality education instead of facilitators,’ she said.

She said many training institutions witnessed an upsurge in unprofessional and academic misconduct during examinations.

‘Students’ engagement in examination malpractices has become so common and normalized among students.

‘They enter examination halls with phones containing content for examination and wrapped in papers used as menstrual pads. Some download artificial intelligence Apps on their phones that find answers online for their questions. Some write content under their dresses and on their thighs to copy,’ she said.

Dr Yakong said
this when she delivered a keynote address at the maiden graduation and matriculation ceremony of the Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC) – Zuarungu, on the theme: ‘Quality nursing and midwifery education: The role of stakeholders.’

She said students who engaged in examination malpractices risked cancellation of their papers, rustication or even dismissals, and described such acts as embarrassment to the nursing and midwifery professions that valued truth, hard work and academic excellence.

The Keynote Speaker said some stakeholders including politicians and community leaders, who should have known better, interfered in disciplinary actions against students involved in examination malpractices.

‘Instead of these unprofessional and unethical behaviours to be condemned, we rather have some politicians, some members of management of the institutions and community leaders, including Chiefs, stand in the way of ensuring quality education by asking that such students remain unpunished.

‘Heads of school
s receive countless calls from some people who should have known better, asking for favours to free such students and labelling them as wicked when they stand their grounds to ensure the right thing is done,’ the Dean said.

Dr Yakong further expressed concern that such students who should have been ashamed of their misconducts, issued death threats to examiners and invigilators.

She said the calibre of students selected for admission into programmes was equally a threat to the quality of nursing and midwifery education and noted that ‘Most students are admitted based on protocols and political pressure.’

The Dean said such students came with some perceived entitlement due to their affiliation with politicians.

‘It is a source of worry when quality education in nursing and midwifery is politicized. As stakeholders, we need to rethink the implications of our role in this journey.’

She called for review of the different programmes that existed and the need to upgrade them to a level that was consistent with
international standards, ‘In most countries, the entry point for nursing and midwifery is first degree.

‘It is time for government and the Regulatory Bodies to revisit the processes that were started to make this move, but short-lived for political reasons. We need to end the certificate training and move on to first degree level,’ Dr Yakong said.

Mr Michael Yidana Mantamia, the Principal of the NMTC – Zuarungu, on behalf of the Advisory Board, Management, and staff of the College, congratulated the 202 graduates of various nursing programmes for their performance and dedication to the tenets of the College which resulted in their successful completion.

‘We have no doubt that we have equipped you with the needed knowledge, attitude and skill to fit in the contemporary era. I admonish all graduates to be guided by the stanza seven of the nurse’s pledge; ‘I promise that my personal life shall at all times bring credit to my profession.’

To the 513 fresh students admitted to various programmes in the nursing
profession, the Principal advised them to take their academic work seriously and make judicious use of their time so that they could achieve the goal of their stay in the College.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Graduate nurses urged to exhibit professionalism

Mr Michael Yidana Mantamia, the Principal of the Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC) at Zuarungu in the Bolgatanga East District of the Upper East Region, has admonished graduate nurses and midwives to exhibit high levels of professionalism in healthcare delivery.

He urged them to be compassionate, caring, professional and always remember their core mandate of providing quality care for patients whose needs should be of paramount importance to them.

‘As a College with quality, integrity and service as our hallmark, we commission all graduates to get into the world, guided by the core values of the College which has brought great respect and admiration to the institution by all its peers, and I have no doubt that when you go by same, you will succeed in all your endeavours,’ he said.

Mr Mantamia gave the advice when he addressed the maiden graduation ceremony of the College and the 11th, fifth and 18th matriculation of Registered General Nursing (RGN), Post Nurse Assistant Clinical and Nurse Assi
stant Preventive (NAP) Midwifery and Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC) students respectively.

The ceremony was on the theme: ‘Quality nursing and midwifery education: The role of stakeholders.’

Mr Mantamia said the College received over 1000 applications and admitted about 30 per cent of them, and indicated that out of 271 RGN officially admitted, 92 were males and 179 females.

He said a total of 226 NAC students made up of 36 males and 190 females with 16 Post NAC and NAP students, were admitted, while 202 graduated with various certificates in nursing programmes from the College.

Considering the concept of Universal Health Coverage by 2030, which reflected the Sustainable Development Goals, Mr Mantamia urged the graduates to play their roles towards the achievement of the concept, wherever they found themselves.

‘Every Ghanaian everywhere should have access to quality healthcare, and this is not achievable without competent nurses and midwives with the right attitude, skills and knowledge.

‘It has been s
aid that the same Ghanaian nurses are excelling outside the country, and yet same nurses seem not to be performing so well attitudinally in their own country Ghana,’ he said.

Mr Mantamia told the graduates that they were ‘Competent and fit for purpose,’ pleaded and admonished them to help in building their own country, even as they considered lending their support to that of other countries.

Alhaji Mahama Asei Seini, the Deputy Minister of Health, said matriculation signified the start of a new chapter for the students as they embarked on their educational journey and gained independence, while graduation was a symbolic celebration of hard work, dedication and academic achievement.

He assured the trainees that the government was doing everything possible to effect payment of their training allowances, saying, ‘By next week, the first piece of the allowance will be paid and rest in the subsequent months.’

Alhaji Seini said the government would continue to grant financial clearance to recruit newly qualifie
d staff for permanent postings to health facilities to meet the needs of the ‘Agenda 111’.

He said with the establishment of the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives, government would continue to grant study leave with pay to deserving staff, especially in deprived areas to further their education.

‘It is hoped that this will continue to serve as incentive and motivation to staff, while ensuring quality patient care,’ the Deputy Minister said.

Mr Stephen Yakubu, the Regional Minister, said the government was working with the World Health Organisation to streamline the migration of critical health staff to other countries, while the conditions of service of staff and work environment received due attention.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Zongo women urged to support NPP to retain power in 2024

Women in Zongo communities have been urged to support the NPP and lead in the crusade towards breaking the eight years governing circle in the country.

Alhaji Saalim Mansur Bamba, Ashanti Regional Nasara Coordinator, who made the call, said breaking the eight was very necessary for the NPP to continue with the various development initiatives currently going on in Zongo communities across the country.

Addressing the eighth anniversary celebration of the Maatan Nasara Ladies Association at Asawase, in Kumasi, he said it was time Muslim and Zongo women came out actively to support the NPP to win the 2024 general elections.

The anniversary which was under the theme: ‘Bringing women together to advocate the achievements of the NPP to break the eight-year circle’, aimed at portraying and propagating the achievements of the NPP in Zongo communities to help garner support for the party in the 2024 elections.

Alhaji Bamba commended the ladies for working hard to win more women for the NPP in Zongo communities and
said the party would continue to lead in the efforts to bring development to improve the living conditions in Zongo communities.

Hajia Mariam Adjei, Deputy Ashanti Regional Secretary of the Association, said the group believed that breaking the eight was possible.

She urged all group members to rally behind Dr Bawumia to ensure he continued with the development agenda of the government.

A patron of the group, Alhaji Musah Akambonga, advised the members to work towards unity with a purpose to win power for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Engineer seeks election as Assembly member for Gbi Bla

An aspiring Assembly Member for the Gbi Bla Electoral Area in the Hohoe Municipality, Mr Jonas-Kwofi Worlanyo, has promised to partner with institutions to establish an Entrepreneurship Academy for the community for entrepreneurial skills development.

Mr Worlanyo, who is a professional Engineer, said if given the mandate, he would in consultation with the leadership of the Area introduce an annual street art and painting festival and Home Coming events to unearth talents in the Area.

He would also create a development fund, build an art and counseling centre and establish an educational and scholarship fund.

He pledged to maintain close contact with the electoral area by consulting the community members on issues to be discussed in the District Assembly.

Mr Wolanyo, who was interacting with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), disclosed that when elected, he would also collate views of community members, their opinions and proposals on development and growth of the Area and present them to the Assembly and lobby
for other projects for the community.

He said he would also meet the electorate and Unit Committees before each meeting of the District Assembly and report to them the general decision of the Assembly.

Mr Jonas-Kwofi said he would also report actions that he had taken to solve problems raised by residents in the electoral area.

He appealed to the electorate to massively vote for him on December 19 for development of the electoral area.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Greater Accra NDC Ga Dangme Caucus elect officers

The Greater Accra Ga Dangme Caucus of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected a five-member executive committee to steer the affairs of the party for the next four years.

They are Mr Andrew Nii Okaikoi, a Lawyer, Chairman, Mr Sam Attukwei Quaye, former Municipal Chief Executive for Ga West, Secretary, Madam Patience Ankama Addo, Financial Secretary, Nii Amasah Namoale, former Member of Parliament, Spokesperson, and Mr Julius Neequaye Kotey, Organiser.

Mr Nii Okaikoi, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency after the election, said the objective of the formation of the Caucus was to promote the social, political and economic advancement of the Ga Dangme people while maintaining their culture and language.

‘It is time to bring all Ga Dangme together to fraternize and promote our culture and tradition and help the NDC in the grassroot to mobilize and organise for victory in the 2024 general election,’ he stated.

All the elected officers pledged to carry out their duties with diligence and self
lessness towards building the strongest union in the NDC fraternity in the Greater Accra Region.

Mr Danny Annan, the former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the NDC, who swore in the newly elected officers admonished them to always put the interest of the people first.

‘The good of NDC Ga Dangme Caucus depends on every little contribution from everyone, you are the leaders, but we need all hands-on board to be able to lead well,’ he said.

Mr Sam Quaye, the Secretary of the group, expressed gratitude to the delegates for the confidence reposed in them and assured them that they would operate an open-door policy throughout their period in office.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Kumawu MP gets closer to constituents

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Kumawu constituency, Mr Ernest Yaw Anim, has opened his office at Oyoko in the Sekyere Kumawu District of the Ashanti region.

Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, he said the move was to ensure the effective administration of the constituency, accountability of his stewardship as well as accelerate development of the area.

Mr Anim indicated that the MP’s office would serve as an extension of the NPP constituency office at Kumawu, the District capital, and would save people from traveling longer distances to seek redress at the party office.

He said communities like Bomeng, Akrofonso, Dadiease, Drobonso, Asokore and others which were closer to Oyoko would no longer travel to Kumawu to consult with constituency party leadership.

In a related development, the MP presented a cheque for GHS50,000 to 36 selected students from the constituency, who had gained admission into various nursing training institutions across the country.

Mr A
nim also donated reading materials to 42 basic schools in the district, as well as 150 dual desks to 13 selected basic schools, all in a bid to support education in the area.

He later presented four spraying machines and accessories to Mr Samuel Addai Agyekum, the District Chief Executive for Sekyere Kumawu in support of this year’s Farmers Day celebration.

Mr Agyekum, receiving the items, expressed happiness, saying the gesture would motivate and boost the morale of farmers, to work harder to feed the people of Kumawu and the country at large.

He thanked the MP and commended him for his relentless efforts at bringing unity, progress and development to the Kumawu constituency, which could go a long way to ensure national transformation.

The DCE further urged all and sundry to lend their prayer, support and cooperation to the MP, to enable him to achieve his vision for Kumawu and Ghana as a whole.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Ghana needs independent, neutral government to take ‘tough’ national decisions

Mr Kweku Duodu Essuman, an entrepreneur, has urged Ghanaians to rally behind an independent presidential candidate who will form a ‘normalisation’ government to pull Ghana from despair.

A normalisation government, he said, would be a neutral and independent government that would be able to take tough national decisions without any political party bias or interference.

He said this was the only way the country could have a wholistic development devoid of the NPP-NDC duopoly of governance, which only sought the interest of their members and cronies without recourse to decisions and policies of national development.

Mr Essuman said this in at a press briefing on the topic ‘Ghana needs Normalization Government now for just one term.’

He said: ‘By normalisation, I mean a special- purposed one-term government that will target the implementation of policies and strategies fundamental to the socio-economic development of the country which past governments have ignored and current governments formed by political
parties can also not implement over time.’

‘There are some fundamental actions, policies, programmes and strategies that should be put in place to fast-track our development which these two parties have failed to implement and will fail to do so, should they be in power even for the next century,’ he added.

Mr Essuman stressed that this was the only way out because the system had crippled both the NPP and NDC, making it difficult for them to do what was right because it would make them unpopular.

He said the normalisation government should be constituted by an independent President and Vice President and not more than 19 ministers who would all hold office for just one term and be excluded permanently from future politics of the country.

He added that such a government should have four key priorities, which were changing the 1992 Constitution, fixing the economy and creating jobs, reducing the rising political temperature in the country, and mobilising all Ghanaians home and abroad for nation building.

M
r Essuman said the 1992 Constitution had passed its useful purpose and needed to be changed, saying, the problems of the current system of governance could be attributed to the Constitution.

He called for the implementation of a national strategic development plan to repair the economy instead of the sloganeering and short-term initiatives of political party governments which did not meet the needs of the people but only added to the country’s growing public debt expenditure.

‘The importance of National Development Planning cannot be overemphasized. Any attempt at restructuring the economy should begin with a medium to long term economic blueprint,’ he stressed.

Mr Essuman said the only way the rising political temperature could be reduced was to bring in the new government that would put both the NDC and NPP in opposition to curtail the undue political interference and ‘winner-takes-all’ culture in the administration of the country.

‘I am, therefore, calling on Ghanaians to give the normalisation governm
ent a thought. Let us all help fix the leadership challenges the country faced,’ he added.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Over 600 file nominations for District and Unit Committee Elections in BER

A total of 653 people have filed nominations to contest in this year’s District Assembly and Unit Committee member elections in the Techiman South and North areas of the Bono East Region.

Nominations filed in the District Assemblymember positions stand at 88, while 302 have filed for the Unit Committee level elections in the Techiman South Municipality, about 63 persons filed for the District Assembly membership and 200 for the Unit Committee level elections for Techiman North area.

Mr. William Bamfo-Apori, Techiman South Municipal Elections Officer disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Techiman on Wednesday towards the preparation of the upcoming Assembly elections in the Area.

He told the GNA that the elections have been scheduled to take place on December 19, 2023, and stated that the Electoral Commission was committed to ensuring a free and fair election would be conducted to promote and maintain the existing peace in the area.

Mr. Bamfo-Apori anticipated that there would
be peace during and after the elections since peace was the ultimate for development.

He charged the contestants to desist from political controversies which could cause conflicts and violence in a community.

The Elections Officer urged contestants to engage the community members with developmental ideas to ensure effective participation in the decision-making process of their respective communities.

The GNA observation showed that most of the people contesting were young people who had decided to take the mantle from the elderly people.

Mr. Joseph Adoma, Techiman Municipal Director for the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) expressed joy about the development of the youth and that the NCCE would continue to engage the youth to know the importance of participating in community development and called for unity among community members in the area.

Source: Ghana News Agency

CCTV Cameras to be installed at the Sunyani Coronation Park

The Sunyani Coronation Park is to be installed with closed -Circuit Television (CCTV), a video surveillance camera to check troublemakers at the stadium before during and after football matches in Sunyani.

Mr. Ransford Antwi, CEO of Sunyani-based Suncity Radio made the disclosure in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) saying more measures were being explored to ensure that the few troublemakers, who tend to give Sunyani a bad name would be dealt with accordingly to serve as deterrent to others.

He insisted that nothing can shadowy the love for football in the Bono Regional Capital adding that together with friends the Project Implementation Committee were going to ensure that CCTV Cameras are fixed at the Sunyani Coronation Park, to be effectively manned by a Police Officer on match days, to make it extremely difficult for anyone to misbehave by distracting any activity or abusing the law.

Mr. Antwi, said the installation of Cameras and other smart gadgets would take a couple of days for complet
ion and believes, would go a long way to prove to the football fraternity that football is everything for the people of Sunyani.

‘ Few people want to see us happy and would do everything to tarnish our name. The last few weeks have been unbelievable for the people, and we want to keep enjoying our football. We are going to stop hooliganism once-and-for-all’ he said.

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has ordered a temporary ban on Bofoakwa Tano FC from using the Sunyani Coronation Park as its home venue with immediate effect.

This decision became necessary due to the unfortunate incidents that occurred after the week 11 match between Bofoakwa Tano FC and Nsoatreman FC which was played on Sunday November 19, this year.

Coronation Park is a multi-use stadium in Sunyani, capable of holding 5,000 people. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Bofoakwa Tano and Brong-Ahafo United.

Source: Ghana News Agency