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FBNBank supports Ghana’s polio fight with GH₵25,000 

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FBNBank Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of First Bank of Nigeria Limited has donated GH₵25,000 to support the Ghana National Polio Plus Committee of Rotary International and two selected Rotary Clubs in the Volta Region to support the fight against Polio in the country.

The funds are to help Rotary and its partners to roll out a Polio immunization exercise for children between zero months and infants up to 59 months in the country.

Making the presentation at an End Polio Now flag unveiling event to mark the International Polio Day celebration yesterday (October 24, 2022) in Accra, the Managing Director of the FBNBank, Victor Yaw Asante said out of the sum, the Rotary Clubs of Ho and Hohoe would receive GH₵5,000 each while the Ghana National Polio Plus Committee of Rotary International would receive GH₵15,000.
Making the presentation at an End Polio Now flag unveiling event to mark the International Polio Day celebration yesterday (October 24, 2022) in Accra, the Managing Director of the FBNBank, Victor Yaw Asante said out of the sum, the Rotary Clubs of Ho and Hohoe would receive GH₵5,000 each while the Ghana National Polio Plus Committee of Rotary International would receive GH₵15,000.

Mr. Asante who doubles as the District Governor for Rotary International District 9102 added that the donation was in fulfillment of the bank’s commitment to promoting the health and well-being of children in Ghana.

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“The purpose is to help the Rotary organization in Ghana who assist the Ministry of Health and other partners to rollout immunization for polio vaccination to go out into the field and do the work,” he said.

He added that the bank had over the past four years supported the efforts to eradicate polio in Ghana with similar donations.

He urged persons at the forefront of the polio vaccination effort across the world not to relent in the fight even though the world was 99 percent polio-free.

Receiving the cheque from Mr. Asante, the Past Assistant Governor (PAG) and Chair of the Ghana National Polio Plus Committee, Nana Yaa Siriboe, said the money would be used to meet the needs of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in respect of polio immunization.

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She noted this year, the Ghana National Polio Plus Committee supported the GHS with 700 aprons and 15,400 Identification Cards for the volunteers that accompanied the public health nurses to vaccinate infants across the country.

She said the Identification Cards reassured and helped in convincing families to release their children to be immunized during October’s Polio vaccination.

PAG Siriboe said although the country had no cases of wild polio, all the partners in the fight against the disease must work hard to tackle the few circulating Vaccine Derived Poliovirus (cVDPV) cases and other existing polio cases.

She said the unveiling of the End Polio Now flag on the front of the Airport View Hotel building on the Liberation Road would serve as a constant reminder to Ghanaians of the gains chalked in the fight as well as what remains to be done in order to eradicate polio.

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In an address read on his behalf, the World Health Organisation Representative to Ghana, Dr. Francis Kasolo said only two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan remained endemic for wild poliovirus and the potential for the introduction of World Polio Virus into countries that have interrupted polio transmission.

However, Dr Kasolo mentioned that the good news was the cVDPV could be prevented using the existing polio immunization tools.

He added that World Polio Day was celebrated to highlight the global effort to end polio worldwide, urging African countries to draw inspiration from the WHO European region which achieved polio-free status 20 years ago.

“The unveiling of the ‘End Polio Now’ flag, should serve as a reminder to strengthen commit to maintain equitably high immunization coverage, high-quality surveillance to detect any presence of the virus, and prepare to respond in the event of an outbreak,” he said.


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Ghanaian fibre optics inventor, Dr Thomas Mensah passes on

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The Adisadel College Old Boys Association's official X account also announced Dr. Mensah's death.

Dr. Thomas Mensah, a renowned Ghanaian-American scientist and developer of fibre optics, died at the age of 74.

According to a statement published by the family on Thursday, March 28, the renowned innovator, who played a key role in revolutionising telecommunications and technology, died of sickness at Kumasi Catholic Hope Exchange Hospital.

“Dr. Thomas Mensah died on March 27, 2024, in Kumasi Catholic Hope Exchange Hospital. Dr. Mensah died from a brief illness.


“The family hereby informs the wider public of the unfortunate event. “Dr. Thomas Mensah died at the age of 74,” the announcement added.

The Adisadel College Old Boys Association’s official X account also announced Dr. Mensah’s death.

“He was known on the global stage for his significant contributions in the field of fibre optics and nanotechnology.”

Dr. Mensah’s ideas have had a significant influence on global communications networks, making substantial contributions to the field of technology.

His major innovation in fibre optics enabled high-speed data transport, revolutionising several sectors and contributing to the digital age’s success.

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Good news for teachers: 1 teacher, 1 laptop

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His remarks came after the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) expressed reservations about the Ghana Smart School Project, which debuted on Monday, March 25, 2024. According to GNAT, since 2021, when the government launched a similar scheme for teachers dubbed as the "1 Teacher 1 Laptop" project, over 100,000 instructors in public schools have yet to receive theirs. However, Dr. Adutwum, a teacher himself, told teachers that his Ministry has their best interests at heart and will never fail them. He indicated categorically that the instructors will receive their computers by the end of June.

Teachers in public schools will receive the laptops promised by the government in 2021 by the end of June 2024.

Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education, said this on Adom FM’s morning broadcast, Dwaso Nsem, on Tuesday.

“I can tell you that the instructors will receive their computers by the end of June, as promised. They’ve already met with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and are figuring out how to get their laptops,” he said.

His remarks came after the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) expressed reservations about the Ghana Smart School Project, which debuted on Monday, March 25, 2024.

According to GNAT, since 2021, when the government launched a similar scheme for teachers dubbed the “1 Teacher 1 Laptop” project, over 100,000 instructors in public schools have yet to receive theirs.

However, Dr. Adutwum, a teacher himself, told teachers that his Ministry has their best interests at heart and will never fail them.

He indicated categorically that the instructors will receive their computers by the end of June.

Speaking about the Ghana Smart School Project, Dr. Adutwum emphasised its significance as a component of the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme, which aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning in public second-cycle schools.

He stated that these tablets, packed with necessary textbooks and previous questions, will be great instructional aids, improving students’ access to information critical to their academic endeavours.

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Create your own ‘dumsor’ timetable – Energy minister to critics

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However, speaking to media at the launching of the NPP campaign team in the Ashanti Region, Dr. Opoku Prempeh urged detractors to create their own timeline if required. He questioned the point of defining a timeline since ECG said that there is no such strategy in place. "Ask those who desire it to bring it, if any. I have not seen any timeline. The ECG claims there is no timeline coming; why do you wish to bring one, and for what purpose? Why would someone wake up and want wicked and awful things for the country? You can't inform the individual when it's unplanned."

Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has challenged those lobbying for a load-shedding timeline from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to submit their own proposals.

His statements came amid the country’s current electricity issues, particularly in the Greater Accra Region, which affect both residents and companies.

Despite rising calls for a systematic load-shedding plan, ECG has maintained its opposition to creating one, citing the lack of a formal “dumsor” scenario and so judging a timetable unnecessary.

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and numerous important personalities have repeatedly urged ECG to give a timeframe. They also urged the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to address the present power situation.

However, speaking to the media at the launching of the NPP campaign team in the Ashanti Region, Dr Opoku Prempeh urged detractors to create their own timeline if required.

He questioned the point of defining a timeline since ECG said that there is no such strategy in place.

“Ask those who desire it to bring it, if any. I have not seen any timeline. The ECG claims there is no timeline coming; why do you wish to bring one, and for what purpose? Why would someone wake up and want wicked and awful things for the country? You can’t inform the individual when it’s unplanned.”

Dr. Opoku Prempeh told the public that measures are underway to solve the difficulties facing the electricity industry.

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