Man dies regrettably over lack of oxygen at Bolgatanga Regional Hospital
It was a terrible scene yesterday, at the Bolgatanga East Regional Hospital, after a male patient tragically passed away in the emergency ward. Apexnewsgh.com report This sudden loss deeply affected the other patients, who found themselves contemplating their own chances of survival in the same ward. According to reports, the patient had been urgently admitted to the hospital the previous night and was promptly placed on oxygen support in the emergency ward. But during the early hours of August 31, 2023, the supply of oxygen to the patient unexpectedly ran out and needed to be replenished. Speaking to Apexnewsgh.com about the horrible situation, a Social worker with Mama Laadi Children’s Home Hon. Gabriel Ayine who also doubles as an eye witness said, the hospital official in charge of the supply of Oxygen was not on duty to supply Oxygen when the patient’s condition started deteriorating. Hon. Ayine said calls were placed severally to get the officer in charge to supply Oxygen, and when they got him on the phone, he claimed has had made provision for enough Oxygen and couldn’t understand why there should be a shortage. “So, he directed us to check at some two wards, but when we checked, there was no Oxygen. We tried calling but it got to a time when we called, his phone cannot be reachable”. However, early morning of September 1, 2023, a patient’s battle for breath came to a tragic end due to the unavailability of much-needed medicine. The patient had been struggling for some time, desperately pleading for his life to be saved. It was around 4:30 am when he tragically succumbed to his condition, leaving his fellow patients in the ward distraught and filled with despair. Witnessing this heartbreaking scene, Mr. Ayine, recounted how some of the patients were unable to bear the sight and had to struggle out of the ward. The emotional toll was evident as others in the vicinity burst into tears, overwhelmed by the loss of the innocent patient. In January 2023, this platform reported the incident when the attention was drawn by a patient who was not with the situation at the time. The patient complained that it is very dangerous for a hospital to rely on an individual who sells these products like oxygen in their own capacity. However, when this platform contacted the regional hospital Administrator Yakubu Zakaria he confirmed the unfortunate development but insisted that engaging private suppliers is what they could do to support their patient at a time. “Oxygen is a product like any other product we use in the hospital. So, when you come and oxygen is put on you, you pay for it. You don’t pay the full cost, just a portion of it”. According to him, the hospital doesn’t produce Oxygen: “We don’t produce oxygen ourselves, we go outside to buy either from Kumasi or Tamale depending on how quickly we can get it. “If you are not holding money, the person selling the oxygen will not give you, we don’t produce and this is a lifesaving commodity, if the person doesn’t get the oxygen, he or she will die in a very short while”. He stressed “So, you asked yourself, National Health Insurance has paid you up to April 2022, we are in January 2023. So, if you have to wait till health insurance pays you before you buy, it means you are just going to be shifting people to their graves. So, we thought it wise that, instead of saying we don’t have it, let’s look for a way of putting the cost on the patient. So that we gather the money when it finishes we can buy and come and continue using. He said He added, that other hospitals will tell you they don’t have and sit down because not everybody takes life seriously. So, we will continue support to continuously get oxygen so that lives can be saved. The hospital Administrator assured According to exclusive information obtained by Apexnewsgh.com, the Oxygen plant machine at the office of the Regional Fire Service in the Upper East Region is currently sitting idle. In light of this, it would be wise for the management of the Regional Hospital to approach the Regional Fire Service and request the release of their unused Oxygen plant machine. This crucial step will greatly contribute to saving more lives in the interim. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us at +233256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
COP Mensah claims IGP masterminded leaked audio recording, possesses original copy
According to COP George Mensah, a senior police officer involved in the alleged plot to remove Inspector General of Police George Akuffo Dampare, he believes that the leaked tape was orchestrated by the IGP himself and that he possesses the unedited version. COP Mensah made these statements during his appearance before the ad-hoc parliamentary committee investigating the matter on Friday, September 1, 2023. He alleged that the currently available audio has been heavily altered. When asked about the original copy of the recording, COP Mensah suggested that the committee should obtain it from Dr. Dampare, as he is the one in possession of it. “My intel suggests that what was used to tape the conversation was done by the current IGP. He sent some people to do it and after which he went for it and so the tape, from my intel is with the IGP, and he caused it to be leaked and so if this committee wants the tape, then it should contact the IGP for it.” Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Akufo-Addo and Bawumia must be held accountable for the corruption and deteriorating conditions–JDM
Former President John Mahama criticized President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, saying their governance has weakened Ghana’s democratic reputation. In a recent Facebook post on September 1, 2023, Mahama emphasized the significance of the upcoming December 7, 2024 election, as it will determine the country’s accountability. “The actions and incompetent governance of Nana Akufo-Addo and Bawumia have completely eroded Ghana’s democratic goodwill. Political credibility is at an all-time low, never experienced in the history of the 4th Republic. “The upcoming December 07, 2024, election is therefore crucial to restoring faith in our constitutional democracy. I maintain that the poor leadership of Akufo-Addo and Bawumia must be held accountable for the corruption and deteriorating conditions under their watch over the last almost seven years,” Mr. Mahama stated. “But we cannot ensure accountability with the same party and its officials who brought us to this tipping point still in charge.” The ex-President has recently announced that his upcoming tenure, slated to begin on January 7, 2025, will showcase a distinct approach to leadership. “Of course, I can assure you that the John Mahama administration from January 7, 2025, will be different. I promise visionary and selfless leadership and not the business-as-usual approach of the NPP. Mr. Mahama concluded by ushering Ghanaians into the month of September: “Welcome to a new month, September 2023. We have 463 days more for the people’s true verdict on December 07, 2024. Let’s keep our democracy intact”. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Asiedu Nketia predicts NPP’s defeat in the 2024 election, regardless of the candidate chosen as the flagbearer
The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has addressed concerns within his party regarding the recent victory of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the governing New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Special Delegates’ Conference. Nketia dismissed claims by some members of the NPP that Bawumia’s win has caused anxiety within the opposition party, stating that this is nothing new as Bawumia has consistently performed well in elections. He stressed that the NDC remains confident of victory in the next elections, regardless of the NPP’s presidential primary outcome. Nketia downplayed the significance of Bawumia’s victory, which occurred with a reduced number of aspirants, and encouraged NDC supporters to remain patient and observe events as they unfold. During an interview, Nketia also criticized the NPP, referring to it as the “greatest deception” in the Fourth Republic. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062
Leaked Tape Probe: My 31 years experience shows Dampare as the worst IGP ever–COP Mensah
During his appearance before the parliamentary committee investigating the alleged plot to remove Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, COP George Alex Mensah, a senior police officer involved in the matter, reiterated his criticism of the current IGP. He described Dr. Dampare as the worst IGP in Ghana’s history. COP Mensah expressed these sentiments during his testimony on Friday, September 1, where he stated, “In my 31 years of service,”I can tell you that for the 31 years that I have been in the Police Service, this IGP is the worst IGP,” COP Mensah further claimed that he had previously raised concerns and suggestions to the IGP regarding issues within the Police Service that were negatively impacting the morale of police officers. However, he alleged that these concerns were consistently disregarded and ignored. These statements align with his earlier remarks to the committee, where he had expressed that IGP Dampare’s leadership style had contributed to a decline in morale among many police officers. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Ilebaye and Whitemoney causes drama in Big brother house
In the All Star house, there was a lot of drama following the pool and grill party. Alex and Ike had a confrontation in the pool, as Alex felt that Ike was being too rough with her. This led to Alex expressing her dissatisfaction loudly to Doyin, Mercy, and other housemates after the party. Ike later cried under a blanket and received comfort from Angel, Doyin, and Kim Oprah. Eventually, Alex calmed down and had a conversation with Ike to make peace. Another conflict arose between Ilebaye and Whitemoney over the volume of music played in the early hours of the morning. Whitemoney had turned off the music that the housemates had chosen for their wager, citing previous attempts to lower the volume. However, Ilebaye disagreed and turned the music back up, leading to a heated argument. These conflicts may be a result of the stress and pressure surrounding the upcoming wager challenge. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Leaked Tape Probe: I began lobbying for IGP position as far back as 2017—COP Mensah
COP George Mensah, a senior police official implicated in an alleged plot to remove the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, admitted to actively lobbying for the position of IGP since 2017. COP Mensah revealed that he had been working towards this goal by involving the former Northern Regional Chairman, Daniel Bugri Naabu. He explained that his curriculum vitae (CV) was passed on to an individual sent by Bugri Naabu, who intended to advocate for his appointment as the IGP. However, despite these efforts, he acknowledged that he was unsuccessful in his lobbying attempts. He also noted that lobbying for high-ranking positions within the police force was a common practice. “Some of us began lobbying for the position of IGP as far back as 2017. It is not only commissioners who are appointed as IGPs. Nana Owusu-Nsiah, for example, was promoted from the position of deputy commissioner to IGP when there were commissioners in the force,” explained COP Mensah, who currently serves as the Director of Operations of the Ghana Police Service and is on leave pending his retirement in September 2023. COP Mensah voiced his concerns about the management of the Police Service by IGP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare. According to him, this has led to a decrease in morale among several police officers. He emphasized that a considerable portion of the police personnel are unhappy with the leadership of IGP Dampare. COP Mensah also suggested that these sentiments could be corroborated by speaking to officers within the police force. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com