N&MC hunts student nurse who threatened to kill patients in viral video
Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC) has distanced itself from a trending video in which a student of nursing was captured claiming she will kill any client who seeks her service because she was forced into the profession. The Council has also cautioned Nursing, Midwifery practitioners, student and social media users against the use of the uniform for “non- professional and unapproved activities.” A statement issued by the (N&MC), noted that its “attention has been drawn to a social media publication in which a purported nursing student in uniform is seen making a claim that she will kill any client who seeks her service as a Nurse because she was forced to pursue nursing against her will.” The Council stated unequivocally that it “places great importance on issues of professional conducts for nursing and midwifery students, nurses and midwives, thus, condemns such act.” It informed the general public that: “Investigations have commenced earnestly to identify the said student and apply the necessary sanctions as enshrined in the Code of Conduct for Nurses and Midwives.” It emphasized that: “The statement made by the alleged student nurse is a clear demonstration of ignorance about the nursing and midwifery professions and, therefore, the public should treat it with the contempt it deserves.” The Council also assured the public of its mandate to “secure in the public interest the highest standards of training and practice of Nursing and Midwifery.”
Breaking News: Ruto declared Kenya next President
The head of Kenya’s election body on Monday declared Deputy President William Ruto the winner of the country’s close-fought presidential election, despite several commissioners rejecting the results. Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairman Wafula Chebukati said Ruto had won almost 7.18 million votes (50.49 percent) against 6.94 million (48.85 percent) for his rival Raila Odinga in the August 9 vote. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
JUST IN: Upper East NPP Regional Party’s Appointment Released
List of Regional and Constituency NPP appointments have been released by the Upper East Regional Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Elvis Atia Awonekai (Figo). The list includes:Regional Council of EldersRegional Council of PatronsRegional Finance CommitteeAnd Regional Disciplinary Committee. Find the full lists below: Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Electricity and Water bill up by 21 and 27.15 percent
Public Utilities and Regulatory Commission (PURC) have increased Water and electricity tariffs by 21 percent and 27.15 percent in that order. The new tariff increase is expected to take effect from Thursday, 1 September 2022. Meanwhile, the increase came as a result of the proposal by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Water Company (GWCL) a few months ago. Earlier per their proposal, ECG proposed an increase of 148 percent. It also wanted tariffs adjusted by 7.6 percent on average between 2023 and 2026. According to the ECG, the proposed increase was a result of the gap between the actual cost recovery tariff, the tariff approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) and the cost of finished projects. In a tariff proposal presented to the PURC, the GWCL also proposed an increase in tariff to enable it to recover its cost. Both utility companies raised concerns about the PURC’s refusal to adjust tariffs to match the cost of their production. “The financial sustainability of the Electricity Company of Ghana is important as it impacts on the entire energy sector. With the huge investment needs facing the distribution industry over the next five years, it is expected that the proposed tariff increases would inevitably be approved to sustain efficient and reliable electricity service,” the ECG noted. It continued: “Overall, this tariff proposal indicates a high increase (148%) in the year 2022 compared with the subsequent years’ increases of an average of 7.6%. This high increase in 2022 is largely attributable to the cost of investment projects; the gap that has developed over the years between the actual cost recovery tariff and the PURC approved tariffs; the continual application of the prevailing tariff (which was a 14% reduction) beyond the stipulated regulatory period (2019-2020); and the effect of macroeconomic factors.” The GWCL also noted: “It must at least recover its costs if we are to sustain our operations. Over the years, however, the approved tariffs have not been full cost reflective”. “This has led to the inability of GWCL to raise enough revenue to finance the much-needed capital investment projects, with a consequent unsatisfactory level of service.” Source: Apexnewsgh.com
DCE prevented me from using my Common Fund for development –Former MP laments
Former Member of Parliament for Binduri Robert Baba Kuganab-Lem has said, one of the reasons why he couldn’t achieve most of his developmental projects in his constituency was a result of the DCE’s no approval of his MP’s Common Fund. Apexnewsgh.com report Dr. Kuganab-lem made the interesting revelation on Dreamz FM Bolgatanga monitored by Apexnewsgh.com He said : “I was not able to use my Common Fund because the DCE refused to approve them and immediately I left, they were using that money and I couldn’t get it because I was out” He explained “So, there was a deliberate attempt to strangulate me and not allow me to perform. That is Ghana and that’s our mentality that a statutory fund allocated to the MP, the MP’s project will not be approved because he is in opposition”. However, despite all the hindrance by the District Chief Executive, He was able to get Japan Cooperation to come to Binduri to do about 27 mechanized boreholes for clinics. The former NDC MP served only 4 years in Parliament and was voted out by his people in replacement with the current Deputy Minister for Ministry of Works and Housing Abdulai Abanga. Binduri is the only seat the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is occupying in the region. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie