GHS Debunks Ebola Outbreak in Ghana

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May 21, 2018

Ghana Health Service (GHS) has debunked claims of an outbreak of Ebola in the country and asked the citizenry to disregard reports circulating on various social media platforms suggesting that there is an outbreak of the disease and the Health Authorities are trying to suppress the information.

The social media reports purporting an outbreak in the country follow recent reports of an outbreak in north-western city of Mbandaka in Democratic Republic of Congo in which at least 45 people were believed to have been infected and 25 deaths being investigated.

The Service in a release signed by Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, Director General of Ghana Health Service on May 21, 2018 assured the public that there is no outbreak of Ebola in the country.

It said Ghana is free of Ebola and the Service would be the first to inform Ghanaians in case there is any evidence of the disease.

“We want to state emphatically that the report is false and misleading and that there is no such incidence of Ebola in Ghana. Ebola is a highly infectious condition such that when there is an outbreak in a community there is no way the National Health System can keep it secret from the public. The Health System is part of the global community and mandated by International Health Regulation to report all such conditions if they occur.”

The release allayed fears of the outbreak here in Ghana and indicated, “surveillance system has been intensified including the Points of Entries to detect any case should it occur.”

Ebola is an infectious illness that causes internal bleeding and often proves fatal and can spread rapidly through contact with small amounts of bodily fluid, and its early flu-like symptoms are not always obvious.

Ebola was discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since then, the virus has emerged periodically from its natural reservoir (which remains unknown) and infected people in several African countries with latest outbreak ending in 2016.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

Ho Harlem Falls to ‘After 7’ in Basketball Friendly

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May 21, 2018

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Ho Harlem Basketball Club has failed to clinch a home win against After 7 Basketball Club from Cantonments in a match played at the Ho Sports Stadium on Saturday, May 19, 2018.

The host, who had to merge both old and new players to play their guests, lost 53-55. The game really saw skills, tactics and wonderful throws within the 4 quarters.

The guests, being a swift attacking side, with excellent fast breaks got the first basket and were leading 15-10 at the end of the first quarter. Ho Harlem gave After 7 a good response in the second quarter, reducing their deficit to two (2) at 28-26. The visitors had to stretch the home side again in the third quarter with 6 points but Harlem fought back to reduce the points.

After 7 continued their dominance in the last quarter but signs of fatigue saw Ho Harlem fight really hard to end the game at 55-53.

The game between old Harlem and the current Harlem players ended 65-43 in favor of the latter. The curtain raiser sort of game saw the current players punish the oldies with pace and strength.

Another game was played between the Current Harlem players against a new set of After 7, which ended 35-31 for the home side. This match saw new set of Ho Harlem players and it concluded the day’s activities. It was however not much different from the main friendly game of the day.

Head Coach and player of the Oldies, Charles Gomadonku, spoke to TalksenseSports about the effect of the friendly against After 7.

“Playing ‘After 7’ is something that has given us a good experience. We knew how tough they were and prepared for them. Our performance wasn’t bad but I think if we had trained as a team for a while, we would have done better because the score line was close. Although they couldn’t get used to our rim faster, they got the win due to most of their player’s national team experience. We really had a good game and it has taught us a lot.”

This exercise has been a good one in terms of preparation towards the Sports Festival. Volta Basketball however plans for a Justifier, where teams from Ho, Akatsi, Sogakope, Kpando, Hohoe, and Aflao converge to select players for the Sports Festival.

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey/voltaonlinegh.com

We’ll Complete Eastern Corridor Road to Affirm NPP’s Credibility-Dr Bawumia

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May 21, 2018

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Deplorable Eastern Corridor (2) — Portions of the deteriorated Eastern Corridor road

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has assured that, the government of President Akufo-Addo will ensure the completion of the abandoned Eastern Corridor Road project, as an affirmation of the governing New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) commitment to the people of the Volta region.

Dr. Bawumia speaking to Chiefs and elders of Gbi Traditional Area in the Hohoe Municipality on Saturday, May 19, 2018, averred that, the road was a measure of the NPP’s credibility, hence the government was working around the clock for work to resume on the abandoned road network later this year.

According to him, the road is important to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government and discussions have already started regarding the completion of the project.

“I am very confident that the work on the Eastern Corridor Road starts again sometime this year. We are very focused on it, the president mentioned it in the State of the Nation’s Address, Ministry of Roads is very aware of it and we believe that it is a road which really measures our credibility as a government that we have to deliver on Nana Addo’s promise. By the grace of God, we’ll do it before the end of this first term.”

Dr Bawumia’s assurance was in response to the appeal by Togbega Gabusu VI, Paramount Chief of Gbi Traditional Council for the completion of the road project when he and his entourage paid a courtesy call on Togbega at his palace at Hohoe as part of a day’s Ramadan Tour of the region.

Dr. Bawumia paying homage to Togbega Gabusu

According to Togbega Gabusu VI, the Eastern Corridor Road from Peki-Hohoe and beyond is in deplorable after work on the project stalled for sometime causing businesses and other things in the area to suffer as consequence.

The Vice President said government has started fulfilling promises made to Ghanaians through the implementation of policies including Free Senior High School education, restoration of Teaching and Nursing Training allowances, reduction in Electricity Tariffs and is on cause to deliver on all pledges.

He talked about the recently launched policy, the Nation Builders Corps (NaBCO), it is being implemented to provide 100, 000 Ghanaians with jobs to reduce the unemployment situation in the country and encouraged all graduates who have been in the system for long without jobs to take advantage.

Dr. Bawumia kick started his nationwide Ramadan Tour from the Volta Region where he visited Aflao, Ho and Hohoe Central Mosques to pray with Muslim brothers and sisters in Ramadan (month of fasting) for God to maintain Ghana as a peaceful country.

He was in the company of senior government and party officials including Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, Volta Regional Minister, Boniface Abubakar Saddique, Minister for Inner City and Zongo Development, John Peter Amewu, Lands and Natural Resources Minister, and NPP Volta Regional Chairman, Makafui Kofi Woanyah during the tour.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

Ketu Muslimtɔwo Bia Dziɖuɖua Hena Gbedoɖaƒe Yeye

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May 20, 2018

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Veep on Ramadan — The Vice President, (2nd Left) praying with other Muslims

Muslimtɔ siwo le Ketu South nutoame ƒe Imam,Yussif Mussah ƒo koko na dziɖuɖua to Dukɔkplɔla ƒe kpeɖeŋutitɔ,Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia dzi hena ŋkuυuυui gbedoɖaƒe gã aɖe tutu mawo ɖe Aflao.

Le woƒe nyanua, gbedoɖaƒe gã ma tutu made yewo ɖeɖe dzi o, ke boŋ yewo nɔvi siwo atso Togo kple dukɔ bubuwo me ha,woateŋu akpɔ teƒe ahasubɔ kple yewo nenyebe wova nutoame.

Yussif Mussah wɔ yɔyɔ sia le esime dukɔplɔla ƒe kpeɖeŋutɔa ɖitsa geɖe wodzi kuɖe woƒe Ramadan ɖunyawo ŋuti abe eƒe tsaɖiɖi si wɔm wole le Amugã nutoame ƒe akpaɖe ene le Memliɖa si vayi gbe.

Eyidzi be yewo nɔvi siwo tso Togo,Benin,Nigeria kple teƒe bubuwo heva zu afima nɔlawoa, woawo hã kpoa gome le gbedodoɖa kple subɔsubɔ wɔnawo me le yewo gbɔ ta gbedoɖaƒea ƒe malomaloa mele yewo dzi dem o.

Ewɔ mɔnukpɔkpɔa ŋudɔ heƒo koko na dziɖuɖua bena woadze agbagba hena dɔwɔɖuia ƒe mɔnukpɔkpɔwo υuυu na sɔhɛawo le nutoame kplesusu be adzodada vivivo si dziyim le nutoamea ŋu natsi.

Dr. Bawumia le eƒe akpadzia, ɖe adzɔgbe hena yɔyɔ si wowɔa gbɔkpɔkpɔ. Ebe dziɖuɖua le azɔ̃li dzi sesiẽ hena dɔdeasiwo kple ŋgbedodowo dziwɔwɔ. Ebiatso sɔhɛwo si be woawo NABCO dɔwɔɖuia ƒe mɔnukpɔkpɔ si dziɖuɖua υu ɖia ŋudɔ be woade wodzi.

Dukɔkplɔla ƒe kpeɖeŋutɔa ɖeme be dziɖuɖu de Ghana cedi million alafa ɖeka sɔŋ Zongowo ƒe ŋgɔyiyi gakevi sinye: Zongo Development Fund si woυu ɖia, me hena zazã ɖe ŋgɔyiyidɔwo ŋuti ta ,madzidzi oa ŋgɔyiyidɔwo adzegɔme le Zongowo me le dukɔame kpeɖo.

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“Zongos” to see action soon – Vice Prez Assures

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May 20, 2018

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VEEP on ramadan tour (2) — Alhaji Bawumia addressing Muslims at the Aflao Mosque

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has given the assurance of government’s commitment to facelift “zongo” communities across the country.

He said the “Zongo Development Fund” had received allocations, which would soon change the face of all “zongos”.

Dr Bawumia who gave the assurance during a day’s Ramadan Tour of the Volta Region said government would soon announce the Chief Executive Officer and managers of the “Zongo Development Fund” to facilitate the transformation agenda.

He said in line with government’s promise of providing jobs for the youth, about 3000 Arabic teachers would be engaged in the educational sector.

The Vice President asked the youth to take advantage of government’s employment programmes like the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO), which would employ about 350 youths per constituency.

He gave GH¢6,000.00, 15 bags of sugar and 10 bags of rice to the Muslim community at Aflao.

Togbe Adzonugaga Amenya Fiti V, Paramount Chief, Aflao Traditional Area, applauded the peaceful coexistence of Muslims and other faiths in the country and pledged the continuous support of the traditional authorities to Muslims in the area.

Mallan Yussif Musah, Imam, Border Mosque, appealed for schools in the “zongos”.

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Criminals Render Volo Irrigation scheme Idle

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May 20, 2018

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A GH¢1.4 million irrigation scheme at Volo in the North Tongu District in the Volta Region has been abandoned following activities of some criminals in the area.

The criminals have succeeded in stealing electricity cables which supplies power to the irrigation facility where water is tapped from the river (Volta) and pumped into a reservoir for irrigation purposes.

Irrigation facility

The facility, which was completed in August 2016 and partially handed over to the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA), comprises a pumping station and a reservoir with 13 canals that can irrigate about 86 hectares of arable land.

The other two irrigation projects in the area are the Agorveme and Afawode schemes constructed at a cost of GH¢ 2.4 and GH¢ 2.6 million respectively to promote an all year- round production of cereals such as rice and maize, as well as vegetables.

The three projects were funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) through a Northern Rural Growth Programme (NRGP).

Event

This came to light last Thursday when the Volta Regional Minister, Dr Archibald Letsa, together with officials of the GIDA, handed over the facilities to the beneficiary communities at a durbar at Dofor Agorveme.

He entreated the farmers, particularly the youth, to put the irrigation facilities to good use by increasing their production.

Dr. Letsa (R) on inspection tour of the Irrigation facilities

According to him, agriculture was a priority of the government, for which reason a number of interventions had been put in place to increase productivity and ensure food security in the country.

Arrest

The Regional Manager of GIDA, Mr Joseph Nartey, said some suspects involved in the theft had been arrested by the police and arraigned.

He added that the authority was in talks with the Electricity Company of Ghana to restore power supply to the facility for it to resume operations for the benefit of beneficiary farmers.

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Football: -Danbort FC Signs Ex Dynamo Duo Agbekpornu & Adjetey

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May 20, 2018

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Danbort FC has captured Michael Agbekpornu Aqua (Defender) and Sylvester Smith Adjetey ((Midfielder) to aid them in their ongoing National Division One League campaign.

Both players joined from former Division One side Ho Dynamo FC on an undisclosed fee.

The 20-year old defender who was adjudged Dynamo’s best player last season in an exclusive interview with voltaonlinegh.com says he is committed to playing at the highest level and the move was a dream come true.

“This move back to a Division One side is dreams come true. I always wanted to play at the highest level and this is the opportunity. With hard work I know I can achieve my dreams”

Also, Smith, 21, couldn’t hide his excitement. He said it is an opportune time to show the world what he is made of and capable of on the field of play.

“It’s the desire of every player to play and achieve his dream. Am happy I took another step in my carrier. I will do my best on the field and show the world what I’m capable of doing.”

Both players said they opted for the club because of the love for them and pray to start their carrier at Danbort FC on a bright note with more goals.

Meanwhile, they have been included in Danbort FC’s 18-man squad for today’s game at home against Amidaus Professionals.

By: Eric Eli Adzie/voltaonlinegh.com

Muslims in Ketu South Appeal for ECOWAS Mosque

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May 20, 2018

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Hundreds of Muslims in Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region gave a rousing welcome to the Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia with a call for an ECOWAS Mosque at Aflao.

The request was made by the Imam of the Municipality, Yussif Musah, when the Vice President and his entourage visited the area on Saturday, May 19 on a Ramadan Tour to pray with the Muslim faithful for Ghana’s peace. The entourage also paid a courtesy call on the traditional rulers in the area.

The Municipal Imam appealed to the Vice President to expand the Aflao Central Mosque to an ultra-modern one befitting the border town to accommodate Muslim faithful from Ghana and those migrating into the country from neighboring countries.

Alhaji Dr. Bawumia, sandwiched by Dr. Letsa (left) and Makafui Woanyah (right)

He noted that the mosque cannot contain the rising population in the area and numerous immigrants from Togo, Benin, and Nigeria among others who worship there.

Yusif Musah also used the occasion to call on the government to open job opportunities for the teeming youth in the community to prevent them from engaging in criminal activities.

In response, the Vice President promised to take into consideration their requests for necessary solutions.

He noted that Zongo Development Fund has been set up with an amount of 100 million Ghana cedis budgeted for it to soon be used for purposes of developing Zongo communities.

He said government is committed to delivering on its mandates and promises and would continue to be the favourite government the people must ever have and urged the youth in the community to take advantage of the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) initiative as means to tackling unemployment issues.

At the ceremony, the Aflao Zongo Chief Sarki Sumani commended the government for recognising Zongo communities following the creation of Inner City and Zongo Development Ministry and called on the Ministry to ensure development and job opportunities in the Zongos.

The Vice President was accompanied by the Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, Peter Amewu of Lands and Natural Resources, Boniface Abubakar Saddique of Inner-City and Zongo Development, NPP Regional Chairman, Makafui Kofi Woanya among others.

By: Albert Kuzor/voltaonlinegh.com

Dukɔkplɔla ƒe Kpeɖeŋtɔ Dze Ramadan Tsaɖiɖi gɔme Le Amuga Nutoa me

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May 19, 2018

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Dukplɔla ƒe Kpeɖeŋutɔ Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia adze eƒe nukeke ɖeka tsadidi gɔme le Amuga nutome ku ɖe Ramadan nublabla si dze egɔme le dukɔ me.

Le tsaɖiɖia mea, Dr. Bawumia ado go ahaɖo dze kple Muslimtɔwo le Amuga nutoa ƒe akpa aɖewo ku ɖe woƒe ŋkeke blaetɔ̃ nubabla si dze egɔme le Yawoɖa si vayia gbe.

Dr Bawumia adze eƒe tsaɖiɖia gɔme tso Ketu Nyiehe Nutoa me afi si woawɔ ɖeka kple Muslimtɔwo le hena woƒe ŋudɔ gbedodoɖa, Zuhr le Aflao Central Mosque.

Ke ayi dzi tso afi ma age ɖe Ho Nutoa me agawɔ ɖeka kpliwo le Asr gbedodoɖa me le Ho Central Mosque.

Dukplɔla ƒe Kpeɖeŋutɔ awu tsaɖiɖia nu le Hohoe le esime woawɔ ɖeka kple Muslim ha bliboa le nubabla nuwuwu gbedodoɖa me.
Amuga Nutome Dzikpɔla Dr Letsa anɔ ŋgɔgbe na Dr Bawumia le eƒe tsaɖiɖia me.

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Vice President begins Ramadan tour in Volta region

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May 19, 2018

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The Vice President of the Republic, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is expected in the Volta region today as he, kick-starts his Ramadan tour of the country.

Dr Bawumia during the one day visit will meet and interact with the Muslim community in parts of the region as they undertake their 30-day annual Ramadan fasting, which commenced last Thursday.

He is scheduled to make a first stop in the Ketu South municipality, where he will join in the afternoon Zuhr prayers at the Aflao central mosque, and later head to the regional capital, for the late afternoon Asr prayers at the Ho central mosque.

The Vice President will wrap up his tour at Hohoe, where he will join the Muslim community to break the day’s fast with the Maghrib prayers.

The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Letsa will lead the Dr. Bawumia and his entourage on the the tour.

By: voltaonlinegh.com