Continue The Monthly Cleanup Exercise In Your houses-Hon. Tornyo To Residents

By

-

March 1, 2021

BY: Akpabli Daniel Yao I Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Assembly member of Dzodze Ablorme, Christian Quaku Tornyo, has directed all residents in the electoral area to uphold the monthly clean up exercise on household basis.

According to Mr. Tornyo, each household is expected to undertake the clean up exercise 50 metres away from their various house.

This decision was arrived at amidst the Covid-19 safety protocols to minimize the large number of participants when clean up exercises are organized at a spot.

“As you know cleanliness is next to holiness, we are therefore urging you to abide by this directive to making Ablorme Community the neatest and icon of reference” He noted

They therefore reminded residents in the electoral area as well as the Ketu North Municipality to observe the Covid-19 safety protocols at other public events to curtail the spread as seen in some communities.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Sibi Hilltop Residents Suffer Acute Water Shortage

By

Volta Online

-

March 1, 2021

0

BY: Benjamin Owusu I Voltaonlinegh.com |

A perennial problem of water shortage in Sibi Hilltop and it’s environs in the Nkwanta North District of Oti Region, is said to be particularly severe this year.

After several complaints and reports filed about water crisis in the area, residents of Sibi Hilltop, Sibi Central and other farming communities have been hit with acute water shortage compelling men, women and children to travel far looking for water.

The situation, has compelled communities members to travel either to Kpassa or Damanko, a distance of more than eight (8) kilometers before having access to portable water for their house chores.

A visit to the area underscored that, the situation was affecting human activities as children and women were seen loitering around the community helplessly struggling for water.

The struggle from ditches was disheartening, posing health danger to the people.

Speaking with residents in the area, they expressed worry at the plight of struggling to cope with the situation as they fear they may contract diseases from the available polluted water sources.

They complain that “we have to wake up as early as 12:00 am to look for water but the search is a dream which has never realized.”

They are therefore calling on the government, NGOs, individuals and other organisations to come to their aid and help solve the water problem.

However, the assembly member for the area, Abraham Tabante, lamented over the situation after several complaints to the assembly and the successive government to ensure water supply to the communities, had proven futile.

He said, this is hard for them as the nearest source of potable water is six kilometers away, at Damanko.

He called on the authorities to act quickly to prevent the area from being affected by any waterborne disease.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

2020 Schools Placement Out, 39,163 Disqualified

By

Volta Online

-

February 26, 2021

0

BY: Akpabli Daniel Yao I Voltaonlinegh.com |

A letter signed by the head of Public Relation Unit of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Cassandra Twum Ampofo, indicated that, out of the total number of 533,693 registered candidate who sat for last year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), 494,530 qualified to be placed.

The statement dated Today, February 26,2021, noted that, “343,264 students have automatically been placed in one of their choices, however, 151,266 qualified candidates could not be matched with any of their choices.”

They added that, all such students are therefore to do Self-placement to select from available schools.

GES further announces that the 2020 computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) into Senior High Schools (SHS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training Schools (TVETS) will go live on Sunday February 28, 2021.

Below is the full statement

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Relocate With Your Animals Or Face Forceful Eviction- Bumbula Residents to Herdsmen

By

Volta Online

-

February 26, 2021

0

BY: Benjamin Owusu I Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Traditional Authorities and residents of Nkonya- Bumbula in the Biakoye district of the Oti Region, have given herdsmen in the area 14 days to re-locate with their animals or face forceful eviction.

According to them, they had run out of patience following the lawlessness of the herdsmen, who are said to have imposed a virtual reign of terror and wrecking of farms and water bodies after several attempt to evacuate them from the area.

The two weeks decision was agreed on between the community leaders and the District Security Council (DISEC) led by Comfort Akuea Atta, District Chief Executive Officer, over the recent incidences of lawlessness exhibited by these herdsmen.

Madam Comfort Akuea Atta (middle) meeting chief and eldest of Nkonya-Bumbula

Speaking with voltaonline, the chief of the area, Nana Osei Brakatu II, said they could no longer live with their ( herdsmen) atrocities and would declare war on them should they miss the deadline.

He said farmers and residents found it quite amazing the inaction of the herdsmen that was emboldening them to attack and destroy their farms with impunity.

He called on the district assembly and security heads to make sure that the herdsmen leave immediately in the interest of peace.

Nana Adwoa Antwiwa II, Queen mother of the community and residents of the community lamented over the destruction of their farm crops by the herdsmen placing them into hunger strike.

They appealed to the security agency and the assembly to ensure that the animals are evacuated from the area.

The district chief executive officer, Comfort Akuea Atta, commenting over the increasing incidents, noted that the assembly in collaboration with the security services have put in measures to send the animals away from the area.

She said the assembly has already met leadership of the herdsmen and have agreed to leave within two weeks.

She advised members and landlords in the area not to accept these herdsmen to advert any trouble.

However, the district police officer, DSPS Essilfie-Donkor, assured residents that police will ensure to protect lives and properties as the command has already engaged with the herdsmen to leave the area.

He further urged residents to cooperate with the security officers for further negotiations to see the easy evacuation of the animals.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

GHS Honours Dr Letsa

By

Volta Online

-

February 26, 2021

0

BY: News Desk I Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has presented a citation of honor to Minister-designate for Volta Region, Dr Archibald Yao Letsa.

Deputy Director General of the GHS, Dr. Anthony Adofo-Ofosu, presented the citation on behalf of the Volta Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service.

In a statement to express his gratitude about the honour done him, Dr. Letsa said “the presentation was done as part of activities of the second day of the Volta Regional Health Sector 2020 Performance Review Conference being held in Ho under the theme, “Sustaining Quality Health Care Delivery in the Midst of Covid-19: the Role of Innovative Leadership.”

According to him, “The Citation is in recognition of my leadership role in mobilising a multi-sectoral support to address Covid-19 and related issues in the Volta Region.”

“I could not hide my joy about the Citation and dedicated it to the Regional Emergency Public Health Management Committee of which I was the Chairperson as well as families affected by virus. I indicated that I was just performing my duties and never did it occur to me that my efforts were being recognized to engender the Citation.”

He has therefore entreated health workers especially the young professionals in the sector to remain committed and dedicated to the Health Service.

Source: dailyguidenetwork

Malisanat Hotel And Gardens Raised To Ground Zero By Fire

By

Volta Online

-

February 26, 2021

0

BY: Orlando Daniel I Voltaonlinegh.com |

Management of Malisanat Hotel and Gardens, a popular restaurant and pub in Sokode near Ho, are counting their losses as fire destroyed the facility Wednesday afternoon.

The fire which started around around 2pm according to eye Witness left no property behind.

The eyewitness’ report further said the Fire started from the top of the thatch building when a passerby raised alarm to signal workers to moved out of the building.

“if the Ghana Fire Service personnel were to come on time all properties will not be destroyed to this extend”

Before personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service finally arrived, the fire has escalated into the entire buildings destroying all belonging of the facility.

Speaking with the in charge of the facility, Regina Amenorpe, she said even though there were no casualties, properties costing millions of Ghana cedis were destroyed by the Fire.

She noted that item including 5 refrigerators stocked with drinks, 1 Freezer, plastic chairs and tables, registration documents and unspecified amount of money were all consumed by the fire.

When Voltaonlinegh.com visited the scene of the incident, worker were seen devastated as their livelihood have been cut short by the fire.

However, official are yet to establish the cause of the fire.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

COVID-19 VACCINATION: Dzodze/ Penyi Residents Express Mixed Reactions

By

Volta Online

-

February 25, 2021

0

BY: Mizpa Bernice Bubune I Voltaonlinegh.com |

Some residents at Dzodze and Penyi in the Ketu North municipality have expressed mixed feelings on the arrival of the covid-19 vaccine.

On Wednesday February, 24, 2021, the health minister designate Mr Kwaku Aggeman-Manu led a government delegation to receive the first batch of covid-19 vaccines Astrazeneca at the Kotoka international airport which arrived at 7am GMT.

In an interview with residents in Dzodze/ Penyi some residents admitted that coronavirus pandemic impeded the progress of the country adding that, it was a good idea to receive the vaccine, which they said will help to improve the health condition of the people and therefore ready to partake in the vaccination exercise.

Others who kicked against the vaccine said, is a trap to get them killed by the vaccine so they are not ready to partake in the vaccination

Some also said, government officials must first take the vaccination before they can also get involved.

“I’ll only take the vaccine if government officials and their family members take it and nothing happened to them” Richmond Lanyo.

Meanwhile speaking to the Deputy Volta regional health director Dr, Senanu Kwesi Djokoto on the issue he said what the people need is intensive education.

He said, their outfit is ready to educate the public on why people who are entitled to the vaccine must partake in the vaccination.

He also said he is willing to take the vaccination in public just to prove to the people that the vaccine is harmless.

Dr. Djokoto advised everyone to keep adhering to Covid-19 protocols

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

St Anthony’s Hospital Closes Down Amidst Covid-19 Upsurge

By

Volta Online

-

February 25, 2021

0

BY: Akpabli Daniel Yao I Voltaonlinegh.com |

Management of Dzodze St Anthony’s Hospital in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region has partially Suspended healthcare services in the facility over an upsurge in Covid-19 cases in the Municipality.

According to a letter dated February 23, 2021, the decision to close down the hospital follows consultations with the Keta-Akatsi Diocesan Director of Health Services, the Ketu North Municipal Director of Health Services and other key stakeholders.

“The decision is part of measures to assure our clients of quality at the hospital and also strengthened the systems towards handling of COVID-19 patients within the Ketu North Municipality.” the statement noted

They added that, some of the positive Covid-19 patients have accessed the hospital and also received treatment from the facility during the period therefore the need to shut down to enable management take necessary measures to ensure safety of the facility.

Management further advised the general public to strictly adhere to all Covid-19 precautionary measures.

Below is the full statement

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

VRCC, UNFPA CP7 Draw Work Plan Implementation For 2021

By

Volta Online

-

February 25, 2021

0

BY: Akpabli Daniel Yao I Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) and an implementing partner to the Government of Ghana/United Nations Population Fund (GOG/UNFPA) seventh Country Programme (CP7) has organized an inception meeting to discuss the VRCC/UNFPA 2021 work plan implementation.

The meeting which included participating department and Non-Governmental Organizations had presentations on their various 2021 planned activities in support of the well-being of the Adolescent, Sexual Reproductive health (SRH) and gender issues.

Mr. Prosper Afenyo, the Acting Regional Coordinating Director and the President’s Representative expressed gratitude to the Sub-implementing partners for the tremendous input they are making in the development of the Adolescent in the Various district across the Volta Region and charged them to do more.

He also call on the departments and Sub-Implementation partners to do more sustainability plans to equip themselves in executing their planned activities.

The focal person from the VRCC, Madam Victoria Fato noted that, the year 2020 was a success, for all planned activities of the VRCC/UNFPA, have made positive impact in the various communities across the region.

As part of this years planned activities, she said, Seminar on Social Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR)/Gender related issues will be targeted among Senior high School.

“there will be playing of recorded episodes on Child Marriage and teenage pregnancy, Durbar on SGBV, capacity building on SGBV case management for DOVVSU personnel, Radio Education on SGBV, Tack beneficiaries of camp meeting and Mentorship and empowerment for adolescents in some selected districts across the entire region” She said

She further added that, there shall be follow up and orientations for Watch dog Committee, orientation of stakeholders on minimal essential package, building capacity of service providers in long acting reversible contraceptives, technical working groups meeting, Data validation meetings on Maternal and child health, Monitoring visit on maternal and child health, Reviewing meeting on vocational skills training, forum for Youth leaders on child marriage and teen pregnancy, Reviewing on child marriage and teen pregnancy among others.

She assured a good collaboration between the VRCC/UNFPA and the sub-implementing partners to ensure that, this year also see many successes.

However, some departments called for collaboration among themselves so as to work together for a desired common goal, example, in the celebration of the International day of the Girl Child among others as they noted that, issues affecting children are cross cutting issues which needs partnership and collaborations.

Present at the meeting were Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, all departmental Directors from public institutions, Chairman of the coalition of NGO’s among others.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

OTI: First Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Commissioned At Nkwanta

By

Volta Online

-

February 25, 2021

0

BY: Benjamin Owusu | Voltaonlinegh.com |

The St. Joseph Hospital in the Nkwanta South Municipality in the Oti Region has commissioned an Ultra-Modern Neonatal Intensive Care unit (NICU) facility to improve healthcare delivery in the area.

The facility is equipped with incubators, beds, central oxygen, patient’s monitors, infusion pump, flow meters, nasal cannula and other essential health equipment to facilitate work at the unit.

Speaking at the event, Rev. Sister Georgina Quayson, the hospital administrator expressed gratitude to Rotary Board in Germany and other international bodies as well as local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) and the nursing communities for their contribution towards the construction of the GH 567,853.0.08 worth facility.

She also indicated that the facility being the first of in the region will help address the neonatal challenges among babies born pre-term and other critical health situation in the area, however, she appealed to other philanthropists and organisations to support the facility with vehicle and other logistics to enable them function properly.

Dr. Francis Gokah also thanked the sponsors for the facility, noting it will help the emergency situations in the area and advised residents to visit the facility regularly to check their health in spite of the spark in Covid-19 pandemic.

Nana Amoah Boafo II of Nkwanta-Adele commend the hospital management for their efforts to put such infrastructure in the area and prayed the facility will help improve Neonatal and other emergency cases as patients may no longer travel long distance to access healthcare.

He further pleaded with the staff to take care of the new facility to server its intended purpose.

Moreover, the nurse in charge of the centre, Rev. Sister Lydia Yeboah and other staff acknowledged the facility will improve Neonatal care and further assured all to work to improve the health conditions of the people in the community.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com