The Minister of Health, Joseph Yieleh Chiereh has blamed the recent cholera outbreak which has claimed 61 lives, on recent heavy downpours in the country.
Mr. Yieleh Chiereh told Adom News that the heavy rains have led to flooding which have contaminated many water bodies thereby spreading the disease especially in Accra.
The health minister also blamed the bad practice of dumping liquid human waste in water bodies saying it contributed to the spread of the epidemic.
The Minister was speaking in reaction to the increase in cholera cases which has recorded 61 deaths since January with 6,000 others hospitalized nationwide.
Mr. Yieleh Chireh said the Interior Ministry in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation is tracking the cholera endemic areas in the country to provide the needed health support.
These challenges notwithstanding, the ministry is working with other organizations to intensify public education, he added.
He stressed that government has been working hard to provide health care to those affected by the outbreak.
He revealed plans to tour some of the affected communities to have firsthand information on the situation.
He said his outfit will embark on a comprehensive education and media outreach programme to educate people on the incidence of cholera, the mode of transmission and its prevention.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Equip footsoldiers with skills - K.B. Asante
Renowned diplomat and statesman K.B. Asante has urged Political Parties to offer training opportunities to foot soldiers in order for them to help in the national development agenda.
K.B. Asante who served in Dr. Kwame Nkruma's administration said it will be a good idea to temporally task the so-called foot soldiers to fill potholes on the streets so as to discourage them from the unnecessary seizure of toilets and state properties.
“Afterall, our roads are full of pot-holes so we can ask them to go and dig and patch them up, it may be a good idea to do that”, Mr. Asante stated in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Adom Fm’s Dwaso Nsem on Tuesday.
He said though the National Youth Employment Programme and the upcoming STX construction projects will employ a number of people, they may not be enough to channel the energies of the foot soldiers for the promotion of national employment.
He emphasized the need for foot soldiers to be part of national planning, for the development of the country.
“Special attention is needed for these foot soldiers for them to feel appreciated especially when their party wins power”, he added.
The career diplomat recalled the days of Veranda boys in the Nkrumah era, where party enthusiasts volunteer to work for the party by performing organizational duties without remuneration.
He said when the CPP won the elections, the foot soldiers, then known as Veranda boys, were appreciated by government by awarding them with contracts as well as enhancing their skills for employment.
“The skills development project eventually established the Young Pioneers,” he said.
K.B. Asante emphasized that if the foot soldiers are not provided with any form of employment, they tend to destruct the development agenda of the government.
He therefore urged political parties to find a means to secure jobs for the foot soldiers so that the government can focus on issues of the state.
Story by Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
K.B. Asante who served in Dr. Kwame Nkruma's administration said it will be a good idea to temporally task the so-called foot soldiers to fill potholes on the streets so as to discourage them from the unnecessary seizure of toilets and state properties.
“Afterall, our roads are full of pot-holes so we can ask them to go and dig and patch them up, it may be a good idea to do that”, Mr. Asante stated in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Adom Fm’s Dwaso Nsem on Tuesday.
He said though the National Youth Employment Programme and the upcoming STX construction projects will employ a number of people, they may not be enough to channel the energies of the foot soldiers for the promotion of national employment.
He emphasized the need for foot soldiers to be part of national planning, for the development of the country.
“Special attention is needed for these foot soldiers for them to feel appreciated especially when their party wins power”, he added.
The career diplomat recalled the days of Veranda boys in the Nkrumah era, where party enthusiasts volunteer to work for the party by performing organizational duties without remuneration.
He said when the CPP won the elections, the foot soldiers, then known as Veranda boys, were appreciated by government by awarding them with contracts as well as enhancing their skills for employment.
“The skills development project eventually established the Young Pioneers,” he said.
K.B. Asante emphasized that if the foot soldiers are not provided with any form of employment, they tend to destruct the development agenda of the government.
He therefore urged political parties to find a means to secure jobs for the foot soldiers so that the government can focus on issues of the state.
Story by Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
MP CAUTIONS POLITICIANS ON LOOSE TALK
The Member of Parliament of Huni-Valley, Kwesi Adu Blay has cautioned Politicians and public speakers to be mindful of their utterances or face the consequence that comes with it.
He explains that loose comments by public officials can affect the developmental agenda of the country.
Kwesi Adu Blay made this comments in an interview with Adom News in relation to the recent ‘loose talk’ made by some public officials.
He advises his colleagues to be circumspect in their utterances particularly when they are in public or addressing issues in the media.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Afram Plains North, Emmanuel Aboagye Didieye has indirectly called the attention of the President to appoint him to the Statistical Service.
Mr. Didieye does not state his sources but he has a penchant for putting percentages and statistical figures on everyone claim he makes.
Meanwhile Mr. Didieye was graded ‘D’ in his overall performance index in the African Watch Magazine released earlier this year.
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He explains that loose comments by public officials can affect the developmental agenda of the country.
Kwesi Adu Blay made this comments in an interview with Adom News in relation to the recent ‘loose talk’ made by some public officials.
He advises his colleagues to be circumspect in their utterances particularly when they are in public or addressing issues in the media.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Afram Plains North, Emmanuel Aboagye Didieye has indirectly called the attention of the President to appoint him to the Statistical Service.
Mr. Didieye does not state his sources but he has a penchant for putting percentages and statistical figures on everyone claim he makes.
Meanwhile Mr. Didieye was graded ‘D’ in his overall performance index in the African Watch Magazine released earlier this year.
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THE TRUTH WILL SURELY EMERGE –BISMARK BEBLI
Chronicle reporter, Bismark Bebli has assured the country that very soon the truth of the story about the Patron of the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), Dr Obed Asamoah joining the NDC will soon prevail.
He explains that he is a responsible journalist who reports only the truth and believes that the Ghanaians will bear witness very soon.
Bismark Bebli was reacting to Dr Obed Yao Asamoah denial The Chronicle newspaper’s publication that he has return to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) story as ‘Foolish, Bogus, Nonsense and has no bases’
Dr. Obed Asamoah also denied that he had any kind of deliberations with President Mills on a possible return to the Party in a recent funeral at Tamale.
The Chronicle on Monday reported that Obed Asamoah has return to the NDC after deliberations with them. The story continues that the DFP is asking for conditions before aligning with the NDC. Conditions such as the perceive violence hanging around the Party which resulted in a spilt.
But the chronicle Reporter, Bismark Bebli says the truth will surely prevail.
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He explains that he is a responsible journalist who reports only the truth and believes that the Ghanaians will bear witness very soon.
Bismark Bebli was reacting to Dr Obed Yao Asamoah denial The Chronicle newspaper’s publication that he has return to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) story as ‘Foolish, Bogus, Nonsense and has no bases’
Dr. Obed Asamoah also denied that he had any kind of deliberations with President Mills on a possible return to the Party in a recent funeral at Tamale.
The Chronicle on Monday reported that Obed Asamoah has return to the NDC after deliberations with them. The story continues that the DFP is asking for conditions before aligning with the NDC. Conditions such as the perceive violence hanging around the Party which resulted in a spilt.
But the chronicle Reporter, Bismark Bebli says the truth will surely prevail.
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Monday, March 21, 2011
OBED ASAMOAH DENIES POSSIBLE REUNION WITH NDC
The Patron of the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Dr Obed Yao Asamoah has denied The Chronicle newspaper’s publication that he has return to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) saying the story is ‘Foolish, Bogus, Nonsense and has no bases’
Dr. Obed Asamoah also denied that he had any kind of deliberations with President Mills on a possible return to the Party in a recent funeral at Tamale.
The Chronicle on Monday reported that Obed Asamoah has return to the NDC after deliberations with them. The story continues that the DFP is asking for conditions before aligning with the NDC. Conditions such as the perceive violence hanging around the Party which resulted in a spilt.
The newspaper also hinted that even though the New Patriotic Party (NPP) which the DFP supported during the last general elections has plans to meet the NDC for a possible alliance on the basis of ideology, principles and core values that they shared.
However, speaking with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on ‘Dwaso Sem’, the Deputy General Secretary of the DFP John Ameka, also denied that the leadership of DFP has ever had talks with NDC on a possible reconciliation.
He stress that the DFP has never thought of aligning with the NDC and would never think about doing that.
John Ameka stressed that the DFP is now gaining weight and will give the two popular parties a run for their money in the next elections.
‘We are good contenders why should we have to align with a violent party like the NDC’ he added.
According to him, there is no scheduled meeting with the NPP next week as reported in the publication.
John Ameka stress that he has been trying on the contact the Editor, Ebo Quansah on the publication but has proven futile.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom news
Dr. Obed Asamoah also denied that he had any kind of deliberations with President Mills on a possible return to the Party in a recent funeral at Tamale.
The Chronicle on Monday reported that Obed Asamoah has return to the NDC after deliberations with them. The story continues that the DFP is asking for conditions before aligning with the NDC. Conditions such as the perceive violence hanging around the Party which resulted in a spilt.
The newspaper also hinted that even though the New Patriotic Party (NPP) which the DFP supported during the last general elections has plans to meet the NDC for a possible alliance on the basis of ideology, principles and core values that they shared.
However, speaking with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on ‘Dwaso Sem’, the Deputy General Secretary of the DFP John Ameka, also denied that the leadership of DFP has ever had talks with NDC on a possible reconciliation.
He stress that the DFP has never thought of aligning with the NDC and would never think about doing that.
John Ameka stressed that the DFP is now gaining weight and will give the two popular parties a run for their money in the next elections.
‘We are good contenders why should we have to align with a violent party like the NDC’ he added.
According to him, there is no scheduled meeting with the NPP next week as reported in the publication.
John Ameka stress that he has been trying on the contact the Editor, Ebo Quansah on the publication but has proven futile.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom news
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