Day: April 10, 2024

A 28-year-old butcher, Amoah Ibrahim, has been granted bail in the sum of GH?20,000 with two sureties by the Ashaiman Circuit Court for allegedly assaulting a military staff sergeant. The court, presided over by Mr. Derick Padden Eshun, granted Ibrahim bail to reappear in court on May 20, 2024, after pleading not guilty to two counts of assault and stealing. Police Chief Inspector Kofi Aggrey, prosecuting, said complainant Staff Sergeant Mahamadu Imoro is a military officer residing in Ashaiman, Lebanon, zone five, whereas the accused person,28 resides in Gbetsile. He said in January 2024, Ibrahim collected an amount of GH?3,000 from the complainant's father under the pretext of giving him land at Appolonia but failed to do so. He said due to that, Staff Sergeant Imoro and his father went to Ibrahim's residence at Gbetsile to demand a refund of the money, but the accused could not refund it. He said a misunderstanding ensued between them, after which the complainant and his father left the accused perso n's house. According to the prosecution, on March 30, 2024, at about 1700 hours, Staff Sergeant Mahamadu, who was in a mufti dress on board an okada, went to New Tulaku to buy meat. Chief Inspector Eshun said Ibrahim, who is a butcher at the place, upon seeing the complainant, started insulting and threatening him, saying, 'You foolish man, you call yourself a chief; I will kill you.' The prosecution said the complainant then instructed the okada rider to ride out of the place, adding that, upon reaching the main gate, Ibrahim, accompanied by others, attacked him, beat him, and made away with his cash of Gh? 3,000 from his pocket, which was meant for the buying of some doors at Ashaiman. He said the complainant went to the Ashaiman Divisional CID headquarters with a swollen face and made a complaint, after which a police medical report form was issued to him to attend the hospital. He returned the form from the hospital to the police, duly endorsed by a medical officer upon which after investigations, th e accused was arrested and charged with the offences. Source: Ghana News Agency

Stanbic Bank Ghana has engineered a customised package to give members of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), the best possible paths, and financial props towards fulfilling professional careers and private lives. Mr Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, said the bank's strategic focus was to deepen its engagement with professional bodies in the country, particularly within the affluent segment. Mr Asomaning was speaking at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ghana Medical Association and the Bank on Wednesday. He said the Bank recognised the importance of not treating all professional bodies alike and offering generic solutions and instead, 'we have taken deliberate steps to understand the unique needs of each group.' The Chief Executive said they had identified and financially assisted in the resolution of several health-related problems as part of the bank's corporate social responsibility. The projects include the provision of medical equipment for Effia N kwanta Hospital, sponsorship for infant malaria prevention, the fistula-ending project, the funding of surgeries for three children, and support for a mother and child nursery, among other efforts. 'Stanbic Ghana has also provided tailor-made services that address specific challenges in Ghana's healthcare sector,' he added. He commended the leadership of the GMA for their collaboration in addressing some of the challenges confronting the sector. Madam Margaret Obimpeh, Head Affluent Clients, Stanbic Bank Ghana, said three years ago, they embarked on a journey to solicit firsthand information from doctors, seeking to unearth their distinct requirements. She said the journey was not merely about gathering data but about truly understanding the challenges and aspirations of medical professionals. 'It is about empathizing with their daily struggles, their financial goals, and their vision for the future,' she said. She said the insights they gained paved the way for the development of a bespoke value propos ition tailored specifically for medical doctors. She said it was the result of listening, learning, and collaborating with the medical community to co-create solutions that truly meet their needs. She said all GMA members would enjoy group practice financing, medical equipment and vehicle financing, family finance Solutions, home loans and transactional banking /cards. Others are medical insurance, investment and advisory services, financial wellness sessions, sponsored networking opportunities and vehicle financing. Dr. Frank Serebour, President, GMA expressed excitement about the partnership which would enable their members to access financial support. He said as part of the partnership, it would help the Association implement some of their Corporate Social Responsibilities like providing incubators for babies and theatre beds to hospitals. 'It will go along way to help the health sector address some of its challenges,' he added. He said the facility could also support medical students through their education until they finally join the world of work. Source: Ghana News Agency