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WN/R: Okoe-Boye opens 2 new NHIS offices

The National Health Insurance Authority Chief Executive, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, on 2 August 2023, inauguated two newly built projects: Western-North Regional and Sefwi Wiawso National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) office complexes, both in the Western-North Region. Speaking at the inauguration of the regional office, Dr. Okoe Boye thanked the staff of the NHIS for achieving 80 per cent of their set active membership target. He encouraged them to go the extra mile to attain 100 per cent of the target in line with the national agenda of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). He said the expansion of NHIS infrastructure demonstrated the government’s resolve to make the Scheme accessible to all. The former Ledzokuku MP commended the Regional Coordinating Council and traditional leaders for their continued support in the government’s quest to transform the lives of the people. According to Dr. Okoe Boye, the government’s performance in all sectors of the economy, particularly the health sector, is unprecedented. He encouraged everyone to sign up for the NHIS and gain from the expanded benefit package, which includes the four commonest childhood cancers and the free elderly healthcare care for people, 70 and above. Regional Minister Joojo Rocky Obeng hailed the ‘New NHIS’ and underscored the need to sustain it. Meanwhile, a former Minister of Health under whose watch the NHIS was initiated, Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, bemoaned the politicisation of health matters in Ghana, particularly the health insurance scheme. He lamented the negative impact the capping of the National Health Insurance Fund is having on the Scheme, pointing out that it was depriving the NHIA of the required funds. According Dr. Afriyie, the state of healthcare in the country required adequate financing, and insisted that starving the NHIS of adequate funds is inimical to its sustenance. At a staff get-together, Dr. Okoe-Boye interacted with drivers and district managers of the NHIS and promised to address key issues hindering their operations to enhance service delivery. He thanked the staff for their dedication to duty and tasked them to remain committed and work hard toward increasing the NHIS’ active membership. It was an opportunity for the frontline staff to meet face-to-face with their Chief Executive, who is concerned about staff welfare. Dr. Okoe-Boye met the Municipal Chief Executive for the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal Assembly, Mr Paul Andoh, and also addressed NHIS staff in the district. The NHIA Chief Executive’s visit to the Western-North Region climaxed his working visits to all the 16 regions. NHIA/Abdul Karim Naatogmah Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062

Health

Man lost his life after a thorough dog chase

A man in Kwara State of Nigeria identified as Mohammed Faworaja has visited his maker in Ilorin, while running for his away from a dog. According to some information available to this platform, the incident happened on Thursday near Asa Dam, the Warah-Osin area in the Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state. “The dog, a German shepherd, got loose and chased the deceased who hit his chest on an electric pole. He died of internal bleeding and the canned fish (Sardine) which he went to buy dropped and was seen beside the pole at the scene of the incident. A man did not want to disclose himself explained “He was a very friendly man and cannot be more than 33 years of age. He was the breadwinner of the family. The police are involved in the matter. “You need to hear the dad speak during one of the prayers organized for his repose. The father, having retired from service, handed everything over to him. The family is devastated.” Contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the incident. The police spokesperson said, “The owner of the dog has been arrested and the matter is being investigated”. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062

Health

International day for Self-Care celebrated

The celebration of the International Day of Self-Care began in 2011. It is celebrated on every 24th of July each year. The brain behind the holiday was to lay a foundation that helps people understand how important it is to take care of their health. The main key to a person’s success is his health. The organizers of the holiday talk about the principle of self-help. This includes the expansion of knowledge about health, the transition to the principles of a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, healthy physical activity and other components. It is important that a person takes care not only of the physical, but also of the psychological and emotional state. In 2019, the World Health Organization announced Self-Care Month. It was held from June 24 to July 26. However, on this holiday, fitness master classes, competitions, performances by medical specialists, medical examinations and more are organized. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com

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See simple things you can do to please your new born

These are simple ways to make your new born feel comfortable. Sleep is important for both you and your baby. But to a newborn, sleep is the brain’s main activity. Babies spend about half the time they’re asleep in the dream stage, called REM sleep. That stage is linked to brain activities, such as memory, nervous system function and self-control. And for a newborn, there’s no such thing as night and day. So they sleep and wake on their own schedule. But even with a newborn, you can start to shape your baby’s sleep habits for healthier lifelong rest. Developing a rhythm Newborns sleep 12 or more hours a day but just an hour or two at a time. Babies born before their due date, called premature, may sleep more than babies born at term. There may be no pattern at first. Babies wake up to eat and then fall back asleep. But after a couple weeks, babies will be able to stay awake longer, and then sleep for a longer time. A more regular sleep schedule comes with brain and nervous system growth and being able to go longer between feedings. After a few months many babies are on a regular three-times-a-day nap schedule and sleeping for longer periods at night. For caregivers, the age-old advice is “sleep when your baby sleeps. ” While it’s almost a cliche and sometimes impossible, getting enough sleep is as important for you as it is for your baby. In these first few months, caregivers often report that they are exhausted. Tired caregivers can find it hard to focus, remember details or see solutions to issues. Until you get into a new rhythm with your baby, it might help to set aside anything that doesn’t have to be done. That way you have a better chance of getting the sleep you need. Every baby is different. But by age 3 to 4 months, many babies sleep at least five hours at a time. Babies this age should be sleeping around 12 to 16 hours a day including naps. And at some point during a baby’s first year, babies will start sleeping for about 10 hours each night. Have your baby sleep in your room Experts say it’s best to have your baby sleep in the room with you. But babies should still sleep in a crib, bassinet or other structure designed for infants. Adult beds are risky for infants. A baby can become trapped and suffocate in the normal spaces of a bed, including in bedding. Babies can become trapped between headboard slats, or the mattress and bed frame or wall. A baby also can suffocate if a sleeping parent accidentally rolls over and covers the baby’s nose and mouth. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cq7-ZajPLQB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com

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Do you know sunglasses was invented on this day?

The Day of the Invention of Sunglasses is celebrated every July 1. The holiday is quite modern and does not yet have an official establishment. The first sunglasses appeared in the 17th century. Paint or varnish was applied to the glasses to create a darkening effect. For the most fashionable and rich, glasses were made of expensive materials and were considered luxury items. And among the northern peoples, sunglasses were made from the bones of killed animals or from wood and had a narrow or elongated shape. For the first time, industrial production of this product was opened in France. And after that, glasses began to be made in other countries of the world. On this day, everyone needs to choose the most convenient, high-quality, and comfortable sunglasses. After all, they can not only be a fashion accessory but also maintain eye health on sunny days. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com

Education, Health

Green Ghana: 600,000 trees to be planted across Upper East Region

The Upper East Regional Forestry Manager Mr. Emmanuel Yeboah has said, out of 10 million tree seedlings announced to be planted across the country, a minimum of 600,000 tree seedlings will be planted in the Upper East Region. Mr. Yeboah made this known when addressing the congregation at the third edition of Green Ghana Day, an event organized at the Gambibgo Senior High School in the Bolgatanga East District of the Upper East Region. Meanwhile, despite announcing the total number of trees the region is estimated to plant at this year’s Green Ghana Day 2023 project, the Forestry Regional Manager also went ahead to explain the region arrived on 600,000 “Today, a minimum of 10 million tree seedlings are to be planted nationwide and in the Upper East Region, a minimum of 600,000 tree seedlings will be planted”. (1) Bolgatanga Forest District = 285,000 seedlings ( ie F/R 250,000 and OFR, 35,000) (2) Navrongo Forest District = 235,000 seedlings (ie F/R 200,000 and OFR, 35,000) (3) Bawku Forest District = 80,000 Seedlings ( ie F/R 50,000 and OFR, 30,000) (4) Bolgatanga Forest District =285,000 seedlings ( ie F/R 250,000 and OFR, 35,000) (5) Navrongo Forest District = 235,000 seedlings (ie F/R 200,000 and OFR, 35,000) (6) Bawku Forest District = 80,000 Seedlings ( ie F/R 50,000 and OFR, 30,000) Total = 600,000 seedlings The following site-specific tree seedlings are available for collection: BOLGATANGA FOREST DISTRICT (1) Neem (2) Mahogany (3) Eucalyptus (4) Kapok (Ceiba) (5) Cassia (6) Terminalia montalis (Umbrella tree) (7) Dawadawa (8) Teak (9) Mango (10) Cashew NAVRONGO FOREST DISTRICT (1) Mahogany (2) Kapok (Ceiba) (3) Baobab (4) Papao (5) Albizia labbeck (6) Neem (7) Cassia (8) Mango (9) Cashew BAWKU FOREST DISTRICT (1) Teak (2) Cassia (3) Mango (4) Cashew The Mango and Cashew Seedlings were donated by IUCN. Mr. Yeboah also used the opportunity to inform the general public that they have more seedlings for distribution and could be found at all the District Forestry Offices and Forest Range Quarters in the Region. The theme for the Green Ghana 2023 edition is dubbed “Our Forests, Our Health” Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062

Health

Breaking News: Another case of Anthrax recorded in Talensi District

News reaching Apexnewsgh.com has it that another case of anthrax has been recorded in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region. According to the District Chief Executive (DCE) Thomas Dunab, it has been confirmed that in the Duusi community, there has been confirmed evidence of dead cattle as a result of Anthrax, a disease caused by bacteria in livestock and is transferable from animals to humans. The situation is becoming problematic in the region. Asking the DCE, what plans they are putting in place to avoid escalation of the disease, he said, they will be having a meeting this morning with technocrats to conclude on a lasting solution. In a press release on Tuesday with regards to the Binduri incident, the Ministry indicated that the confirmation follows a sample analysis at the laboratory of the Veterinary Services Directorate. Fortunately, in the case of Talensi, apart from the two cattle, no human life is lost Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062

Health, Opinion

UER: Ghana Police replaces the life of an innocent soul with Ghc 150,000.00 as compensation

A report carried out by the Ghana Police Service in the Upper East Region shows that Laayaame Simon Yindoog was just shot and killed by officers of the Ghana Police Service for no crime caused and later labeled an armed robber. Police after admitting their wrongdoing, compensate the family of the late Simon with a sum amount of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Ghana Cedis (Ghc 150,000.00). The 34-year-old was regrettably eliminated in December 2021 in the Kpatia community by some unprofessional police officers for his alleged involvement in the killing of two police officers in Zuarungu, Bolga-East District. Somewhere in December 2021, two police officers with the Zuarungu District Police Command were attacked and murdered in the line of duty by some unknown armed robbers during a robbery incident. at the Zuarungu Market. Their unfortunate death, later made the police initiate a search within the area and its surrounding communities where Simon Yindoog was alleged to be a member of the said robbers and was shot instantly by the police operation team. However, after two years of a thorough investigation conducted by the police, the department later identified that the late (Simon Yindoog) was neither a robber hence he was mistakenly shot and killed by the operation team on that bad day. Meanwhile, the police department despite compensating the family with GHc150,000.00 also pledged to bear the cost of performing the funeral. Registering dissatisfaction about the said Ghc 150,000.00 compensation, the family and some community members have described the compensation as woefully inadequate and hence demand justice for their late son (Simon Yindoog). The family led by Moses Nawaak wants the particular officer who shot their brother with no mercy to be punished for his unprofessional conduct as well as a lifetime compensation package for the deceased children and wives. “My brother has 3 wives and 8 children who will now cater for them. So, we want a lifetime compensation package for them. Also, we want the said officer to be sacked from work, if not he may repeat such an act somewhere.” He also added that the police after agreeing to bear funeral bills, however, have failed to pay any of such nor formally apologize to the family for their unprofessional conduct. Augustine Guure, who happens to be a community member, also expressed displeasure with the attitude exhibited by the police themselves especially for not showing up even at the deceased burial ceremony. “Since yesterday and today, have you seen any policeman here, no, so what shows that they admit their mistake?” He asked “We heard how they compensated for a similar incident in Tamale, the amount that was paid to such victims can divide this amount four times though they (victims) were not killed like our own here, but look at what they gave peanut. What is GHc150,000.00? Just look at the children, 8 of them, wives, 3 of them, and then, brothers and sisters. Who will now be catering to them? So, we expect justice for Simon.” However, the family and community members are also demanding police to pull down the pictures and videos of Simon Yindoog on their platforms as part of the robbers responsible for the death of their two officers. Simon is left with 3 wives and children Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062

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Is It a crime to be born a woman? Scrap the 20% Luxury Tax on sanitary products—SAMMO to Govt

As the World marks international menstrual hygiene day,Safe Menstruation Movement (SAMMO) a non-governmental and non-profitable Organization based in the Upper East Region of Ghana whose members comprise of young voluntary men and women whose aim is to support young girls with sanitary products to ensure safe and hygienic menstruation period, and to also provide education to school going girls on menstrual hygiene among other things has joined the whole world to commemorate the day. Meanwhile, as part of mandate and agenda, SAMMO wants to find out from the government of the republic of Ghana, if it is a crime to be born a woman? Or Women intentionally created a menstruation period for themselves? We at SAMMO believe menstruation is a natural phenomenon and it is not for nothing God made women to experience it every month in their life. “Why would the government place a 20% Luxury Tax on sanitary products making our vulnerable girls find it difficult to buy? These are the questions we at SAMMO on this day join women and all well-meaning Ghanaians across the nation to seek answers from our authorities, whom we believe have all the power to scrap this unacceptable tax in order for women to also have hygienic menstruation periods without stress”. SAFE MENSTRUATION MOVEMENT (SAMMO) PRESS RELEASE IN COMMEMORATION OF 2023 INTERNATIONAL MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY. Safe Menstruation Movement (SAMMO) is a non-governmental and non-profitable Organization based in the Upper East Region of Ghana whose members comprise of young voluntary men and women whose aim is to support young girls with sanitary products to ensure safe and hygienic menstruation period, and to also provide education to school going girls on menstrual hygiene among other things. On this special day of international menstrual hygiene day, SAMMO joins the whole world to commemorate the day with sadness following the difficulties women and young girls go through just to have a pack of sanitary pad to ensure safe and hygienic condition during menstruation due to the high cost involved. International Menstrual Hygiene Day falls on 28th May every year, which is a global advocacy platform used to promote good menstrual hygiene management (MHM) practices and raise awareness of the challenges women and girls face during menstruation. Menstrual hygiene day is an occasion for publicizing information in the media; including social media, Public Information Campaign which can help engage decision makers in policy dialogue. The day also provides an opportunity to actively advocate for integration of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) into global, national and local policies and programs. In light of this, SAMMO wants to find out from the government of the republic of Ghana, if it is a crime to be born a woman? Or Women intentionally created a menstruation period for themselves? We at SAMMO believe menstruation is a natural phenomena and it is not for nothing God made women to experience it every month in their life. Why would the government place a 20% Luxury Tax on sanitary products making our vulnerable girls find it difficult to buy? These are the questions we at SAMMO on this day join women and all well-meaning Ghanaians across the nation to seek answers from our authorities, whom we believe have all the power to scrap this unacceptable tax in order for women to also have hygienic menstruation periods without stress. As we celebrate this year’s International Menstrual Hygiene Day on the theme “making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030” SAMMO is calling on government to as a matter of urgency take action of the follow; Scrap the 20% Luxury Tax on sanitary products and create an enabling environment for companies to manufacture sanitary pads locally. 2.The government through Ghana Education Service (GES) should also provide facilities which are gender friendly and changing rooms in our schools for girls to use during their menstruation period. We wish to also call on all parents to show much interest in their adolescent girl’s menstrual health and support them with menstrual hygiene education and sanitary pads. By this, women and girls can feel empowered to manage their periods safely, with confidence and without embarrassment. We should live in a world where no woman or girl is limited to something as natural as menstruation. To create a world where menstruation is just a normal fact of life, we need more action and investment in menstrual health and hygiene (MHM) education so that by 2030 every woman and girl would have basic knowledge about menstruation and should be able to afford sanitary pads. We wish to express our profound gratitude to our partners and sponsors Blessings Basket Ghana and The Britney Tachie Foundation for believing and supporting our course all this while together change is possible. SAMMO : Join the Movement,It is time for action! Thank You. Cc : All Media platforms Contact Person’s; Nsobuno Paul President of SAMMO 0208916500/0543302111 James Awara SAMMO Secretary 0204541448/0543304276 David Azure SAMMO Deputy Secretary 0247266461/0505173471 Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062

Health, Opinion

Nangodi Chief insists Etornam Sey should come and apologize for hurting northern tradition and culture

The Paramount Chief of Nangodi Traditional Area in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region, Naba Yelzoya Kosom Asaga II has added his voice to the ongoing controversial remark made by a Menstrual Hygiene Advocate Rita Etornam Sey on 3FM and subsequently on GTV. He Insists Etornam Sey should look for some eminent traditional rulers and come and apologize because she has hurt our tradition and culture. Granting interviews in two separate media platforms, Ms Etornam stated, “I tell myself I have seen poverty until I went to the North, the girls use clay as a substitute for sanitary pads.” Her remark has since generated some amount of Controversy after making what the majority have condemned and described as an unfortunate remark against the northern people. Meanwhile, the Chief of Nangodi is asking Rita Etornam Sey some interesting questions; “Ask the woman which of the traditional authority she has consulted to such act before making a such authoritative statement. Which year did that happen? How feasible is it even if it has happened somewhere in any kingdom? Why will one go for Clay to pad her private part? When there are a lot of materials”. “These are arrogant people, very myopic people who will talk about other people without investigating and it happens to us as Africans. Have you heard that outside abroad the white people think we sleep on trees, they think Africa is full of trees and we are monkey sleeping on trees. He revealed Naba Yelzoya Kosom Asaga II said, the Etornam remark came out in the public domain, and he is imagining what pushed her to make such an ugly remark especially when the North and South do things in common. “So, we are just here, south and north, we went to school together, we go to church together, we go to mosque together, I wonder if the lady is a Ghanaian. She made the statement to deceive white people, she made the statement to create the impression that she is running NGO who are delivering people that are using Clay to pad themselves. So, she has an alternative motive and it is very unfair, she shouldn’t do that”. Why do you want to deal with blood and you are not looking for an absorbent, at least, you should be looking for something that will absorb the blood, but can the soil, particularly Clay by this nature absorb blood? It doesn’t make sense”. He stressed However, the angry Chief told Apexnewsgh.com “Etornam must be dealt with, they should let us know her, she should come and plead with us. She should look for some eminent traditional rulers and come and apologize to us because she has hurt our tradition and culture”. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062

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WN/R: Okoe-Boye opens 2 new NHIS offices

Man lost his life after a thorough dog chase

International day for Self-Care celebrated

See simple things you can do to please your new born

Do you know sunglasses was invented on this day?

Green Ghana: 600,000 trees to be planted across Upper East Region

Breaking News: Another case of Anthrax recorded in Talensi District

UER: Ghana Police replaces the life of an innocent soul with Ghc 150,000.00 as compensation

Is It a crime to be born a woman? Scrap the 20% Luxury Tax on sanitary products—SAMMO to Govt

Nangodi Chief insists Etornam Sey should come and apologize for hurting northern tradition and culture

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