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Representatives of the Fian Youth Association recently visited the Fian Health Center to discuss challenges affecting healthcare delivery with staff and donate essential items, including mattresses, bed sheets, a working table, chairs, and a wall clock. The youth leaders assured the facility of their continued support and called on government and the District Assembly to expand and upgrade the health center to a polyclinic, citing the increasing patient load and inadequate space. They noted that patients often have to be treated on the bare floor due to limited capacity. The Fian Health Center serves several communities and is a critical facility for emergency services, accident patients, and referrals. The youth group's donation and advocacy aim to improve primary healthcare in the district. The staff appreciated the youth group's support and thanked the community for their interest in the facility's development . Denis Andaban

  The District Chief Executive, Hon. Mary Haruna, has cut the sod for the construction of a multipurpose astroturf in Gbankor, a community in the Nadowli Kaleo District. This initiative aims to boost youth development and expand sporting facilities in the district. The district currently has one astroturf located at the McCoy College of Education, constructed with funding from the Rt. Hon. Speaker Bagbin and Ghana Gas. This new facility will complement the existing one, providing more opportunities for sports development and social activities. During the sod-cutting ceremony, Hon. Mary Haruna highlighted the benefits of the project, stating that it will provide a recreational space, attract businesses, and foster unity among the youth. She expressed gratitude to Brigadier-General Paul Seidu Tanye, a son of the community, for his role in bringing the project to fruition. The DCE thanked the community elders for making land available and promised that the Assembly would support the c...

  The Nadowli Kaleo District Ambulance Service is currently grounded due to worn-out tyres, posing a significant risk to patients in need of emergency medical care. The vehicle has been out of commission for over some months, and community members are urging authorities to intervene. The ambulance had previously received tyres from Azumah Resources, but they are still in use three years later, highlighting the need for replacement. The community is calling on the District Assembly, the Member of Parliament, and other benevolent organizations to provide assistance. This situation is not unique to Nadowli Kaleo, as the Upper West Region's National Ambulance Service has been facing operational challenges, including broken-down vehicles and inadequate resources. Story by: Mwine Paschal Straight News

Hon. Sebastian Sandaare, Member of Parliament for DBI, has commended the District Chief Executive, Hon. James Wor, for residing in the district capital and demonstrating effective leadership. During an interview with HOME RADIO 99.7, the MP praised the DCE's collaborative efforts in driving development in the district, highlighting their unity and cooperation. The lawmaker's comments, made during his thank-you tour to acknowledge government initiatives in the district, underscore the duo's commitment to teamwork. This partnership is particularly notable given the challenges Hon. Sandaare faced with the former DCE in the previous NPP regime, due to political rivalry. The DCE's bold leadership and the MP's support have ushered in a new era of teamwork-driven politics. Many within and outside the district have praised Hon. James Wor for his supervision, decision-making, simplicity, and community engagement. His rapport with youth, women, and party members has been impr...

We are living in a world where we are constantly told that our health issues should come first before our job. Yet, in the very same world, when one seeks reproach or relief from her job on valid health grounds, she is refused and left to face unfortunate circumstances that place her in a void no one can fill. This contradiction does not end at the workplace. It extends into marriage as well. One raises valid reasons for a release or understanding, yet these concerns are overlooked, treated as insignificant, or dismissed entirely. What then is this situation termed? A person battles with her mental health because these are issues that deserve great concern. The weight of being unheard, unseen, and unsupported becomes overwhelming. When such a person goes ahead to commit suicide, only then do whispers begin.  Questions are suddenly asked: What was troubling her? Why couldn’t she share? Yet, in the same breath, judgment follows — she didn’t do well. Ironically, these are often the ve...

The Unit of Nadowli District Hospital organised a dinner and awards ceremony to recognise the outstanding contributions of its staff members. The event, which brought together key stakeholders, was aimed at boosting staff morale and encouraging excellence in service delivery. The occasion was graced by notable guests, including the outgoing District Health Director, Madam Phoebe Balagumyetime,  Medical Director, Dr. Emmanuel Opoku Amponsah, and Assembly Member for Kalserah Electoral Area, Mr. Boniface Kpan. In her remarks, Madam Phoebe Balagumyetime commended the Unit, led by Madam Stella Bayor, for organizing the event, citing it as a model for other units within the hospital to emulate. She expressed her joy at seeing staff come together to recognize and appreciate each other's efforts, and encouraged other units to follow suit. She added, "I encouraged them to work as a team amongst themselves and those in the subdistricts for continuity of care. This has been a challenge, ...