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P-168 Shaping opioid conversion education in the specialist palliative care setting: a pilot study of staff experiences
Abstract Introduction An essential skill whilst working within specialist palliative care is an ability to convert opioid medications (Brodrick, Reid, Mollart. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2020;10:A12). The provision of education to support this skill is not consistent despite national guidance to seek specialist advice when converting opioids (NICE, 2021). There is no one agreed ratio of relative potencies of opioids in relation to oral morphine.
COVID-19: Public Services Commission urges firms to adopt flexible working schedules
The Public Services Commission has directed all institutions under it to immediately provide flexible working hours to all public workers as part of measures in dealing with the spread of COVID-19. In a memo to public service organizations, the Commission asked for measures such as shifts or rotation of workers to be adopted to reduce the number of workers reporting to the office.
National Cathedral will be commissioned on March 6, 2024 - Ofori-Atta
Even before the National Cathedral project is completed, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced a date for the commissioning. He says the Cathedral would be officially opened on March 6, 2024, upon completion. He made this known while delivering the 2021 mid-year budget review in Parliament on Thursday, July 29, 2021. The National Cathedral project was proposed by the government in March 2017 as a physical embodiment of national unity, harmony, and spirituality.
Ejura disturbances: I expect Ashanti Regional Minister to be sanctioned, not MCE - Security Analyst
A security analyst, Emmanuel Kotin, says he would be disappointed in the outcome of the report of the Committee that investigated the Ejura disturbances if no action is taken against the Ashanti Regional Minister, who requested miltary involvement in the area. His comment comes after the three-member ministerial committee tasked to investigate the disturbances of Tuesday, June 29, 2021, presented its findings to the Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.
Nanumba North: Two arrested over attack, motorbike theft
Two suspected armed robbers are in the grips of the Bimbilla police for depriving a man of his motorbike at gunpoint at Salnayili in the Nanumba North Municipality in the Northern Region. Speaking to Citi News, the Municipal Police Commander for Bimbilla, DSP Evans Vorvor stated that the suspects, 30-year-old Karim Issaka and Karim Salifu, 29, allegedly attacked the man on the motorbike on July 4, 2021.
Partnerships needed to boost Edtech in rural areas – Worldreader’s Ethel Sackitey
The West African Regional Director of Worldreader Africa, Ethel Sackitey has urged private individuals and corporate institutions to partner with her outfit to promote education and technology [Edtech] in rural areas. Speaking during the EdTech Monday segment on the Citi Breakfast Show, Ethel Sackitey stated that there is a need to build a system of actors who can contribute to Edtech and push it to deprived areas in the country. “We need partnership.
‘I can’t stop corruption; I will make it costly to engage in’ – Kissi Agyebeng
The Special Prosecutor nominee, Kissi Agyebeng, says it will not be possible for him to stop corruption in Ghana. He argued that he can rather make it very costly to engage in corruption. Speaking during his vetting in Parliament on Thursday, July 22, 2021, Mr. Agyebeng stated that he would put in place the right systems that will help check corruption. “I am not naive to assume that I am coming to stop corruption. There’s no way I can stop corruption.
Tantra Hill: Suspected robbers kill 36-yr-old man, injure another
A 36-year-old man, has been shot dead in a suspected robbery attack at Tantra Hill in Accra. The deceased, Stephen Akowuah, believed to be a physical instructor, was allegedly shot around 1am in his apartment on Thursday, July 22, 2021. The robbery attack also left one person injured after he was allegedly hit on the head by one of the robbers. According to the police, they received a distress call and “responded accordingly, where the caller directed them to the deceased’s apartment.
Two first-time legislators defend car loans for MPs
Some first-time parliamentarians have justified the approval of a $28 million loan agreement to purchase vehicles for legislators. Parliament approved the controversial loan agreement last week, despite public backlash. The Minister for Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, presented the $28 million loan agreement in Parliament a few weeks ago. Per the agreement, each MP was to received about $100,000 for the purchase of a vehicle to aid their mobility and work.
Foreign-trained doctors unhappy over delayed licensure exam results
Some aggrieved foreign-trained doctors are unhappy with the Ghana Medical and Dental Council (MDC) over the delay in releasing the results of a licensure exam they sat for in February 2021. 439 in number, the doctors say several efforts to have the results released have proved futile. They said the MDC was supposed to have released the results at least two weeks after the exams, but several months on, their scores are yet to be published.
Don’t pardon Ken Agyapong for threatening journalist – Suhuyini to Privileges Committee
The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, is asking the Privileges Committee of Parliament to ensure that MP for Assin Central Kennedy Agyapong does not escape the wrath of the law for threatening the life of a journalist. Suhuyini, a former broadcaster, explained that this is not the first time the Assin Central legislator is being summoned before the Privileges Committee, however, he was pardoned by Parliament.
Kumasi: Armed men on motorbike shoot 24-year old lady to death
Police at the KNUST District Command of the Ghana Police Service in the Ashanti Region, have begun investigations into the shooting of a young lady to death at Maxima in Kumasi by suspected robbers on a motorbike on Tuesday evening. The deceased, according to the Police, was pronounced dead on arrival at the KNUST Hospital in Kumasi. Speaking to Citi News, the KNUST District Police Commander, Supt.
MPs should be given state cars for official purposes - Ato Forson
The Member of Parliament for the Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam Constituency, Cassiel Ato Forson, says the car loan agreement for legislators should be rejected by his colleagues. According to him, Members of Parliament should be provided with state cars which will be used for official purposes, rather than provided with loans for cars they will end up being financially burdened for.
Media Foundation condemns Kennedy Agyapong’s threats on Luv FM reporter
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), has condemned in the strongest terms the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, over the alleged threat and abuse of Multimedia journalist, Erastus Asare Donkor of Kumasi-based Luv FM. The Multimedia Group has lodged a formal complaint at the Ashanti Regional Police Command over the incident.
‘I saw Kaaka’s brother dragging him to the bathroom’ – Co-tenant tells Ejura committee
Sadia Fuseini, the woman who claims to have seen Iddi Muhammed, the elder brother of slain social activist, Ibrahim Muhammed, around the crime scene before his hospitalization and subsequent death, has given her account of what transpired on the night Kaaka died. Speaking before the 3-member Ejura Committee probing the disturbances that followed the death of Kaaka, she said she saw Kaaka’s elder brother dragging him into his home and leaving the area.
First Lady pays back GHS899,000 to clear allowance - Aide
A letter from the office of the First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, to the Chief of Staff and copied to the Chief Director of the Jubilee House, has announced that she has released a cheque of GHS899,097.84 to the state to settle all allowances paid to her from January 7, 2017, to date. This comes after the First Lady promised to refund all the allowances and also reject any new salaries approved for presidential spouses by the Ntiamoa-Baidu committee on emoluments for Article 17 officeholders.
Tema tollbooth crash: Traumatized staff resume toll collection after 4-hour break
Toll collection at the Accra-bound side of the Tema motorway has resumed, almost four hours after traumatized staff suspended collection after a tipper truck crashed into the tollbooth. Drivers who ply the stretch were allowed to move free of charge after the incident. Five persons were left with serious injuries after the crash on Monday morning, July 12, 2021.
'Kneeling soldier' fired into protestors'- Victim's brother contradicts 4BN commander's claim
A brother of one of the deceased persons of the Ejura disturbances, Abdul-Nasir Yussif, says the soldier who was captured kneeling down with his gun aimed at protestors fired into the crowd. According to him, when the military personnel got to the scene, they did not even attempt to disperse the demonstrators, but started firing warning shots and later fired directly into the crowd. This is contrary to the testimony of the Commanding Officer of the 4th Infantry Battalion. Lt. Col.
‘Us in between’ was the most difficult movie I’ve featured in – Lydia Forson
Award-winning Ghanaian actress, writer, and producer, Lydia Forson says ‘Us in Between’ was the most difficult movie she has ever featured in. Ghanaian filmmaker, Shirley Frimpong-Manso, recently premiered the new movie that tells the story of how the coronavirus pandemic has affected human life. The movie, titled ‘Us In Between’ was co-produced by Shirley and Ken Attoh for Sparrow Productions.
‘Business Committee not shielding Ofori-Atta from answering Ablakwa’s question’ – Afenyo-Markin
Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin, has vehemently denied allegations that his side is shielding the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, from answering questions posed by North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, about the cost of President Akufo-Addo’s recent foreign travels. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has filed an urgent question requesting the Finance Minister to brief members on the cost of President Akufo-Addo’s recent trips to some four countries using a private jet.
‘Debate over $28M car loan for MPs unnecessary’ – Former Gomoa West MP
A former Member of Parliament for Gomoa West, Alexander Abban, says the argument over the car loan agreement tabled by the government for MPs to purchase vehicles is unnecessary. The Minister for Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, presented a loan agreement for $28 million to Parliament for the purchase of vehicles for Ghana’s legislators. Based on the amount, each of the 275 MPs is expected to receive $100,000 for the purchase of a vehicle.
Ejura Killings: Family of deceased protestor fears relative may be accused of wielding gun
Family members of Murtala Mohammed, one of the young men who were shot dead in Ejura in the Ashanti Region, have refuted claims that the deceased was among the demonstrators who possibly had guns. The Commanding Officer of the 4th Infantry Battalion, Lt. Col. Kwesi Ware Peprah, who appeared before the Justice Koomson Committee of inquiry alleged that some casualties of the disturbances may have been a result of gunshots from the protesting youth.
Teachers in Sene East and West embark on strike over robbery attacks
A group of workers and teachers in the Sene East and West Districts of the Bono East Region have withdrawn their services due to the spate of armed robberies and killings in those areas. The action, which was triggered by the killing of a teacher by suspected armed robbers on the Atebubu-Kajaji road on Wednesday, saw both workers and teachers abandon their post on the 8th of July 2021. According to the teachers, they will not return to work until insecurity on the Atebubu-Kajaji road is addressed.
Pantang Hospital staff to resume work today
The staff of the Pantang Hospital in Accra are expected to resume work today, Friday, July 9, 2021, after being on strike for over a week. This comes after the staff and management of the hospital had a crunch meeting with the government on ways to resolve security and other concerns raised by the workers. They have been on strike in a bid to put pressure on the government to fence the hospital to stop the encroachment of their lands and protect the staff from being attacked.
Journalists slam Ejura Committee's attempt to blame media coverage for the disturbances
Some journalists have taken issues with the approach of the three-membee committee probing the disturbances at Ejura in the Ashanti Region, that left two protestors dead, and four others injured after soldiers fired shots into the protestors. According to them, the proceedings appear to focus more on the role of the media, with members attempting to blame the media for the events that occurred in Ejura, rather than focusing on revealing the truth of what transpired.
‘Give us more time; we can finish our work on July 16’ – Ejura Committee
The three-member committee of inquiry investigating the Ejura unrest has requested for an extension of its deadline to enable it to complete its work. The committee is asking for an extension to July 16, 2021, instead of the July 10 deadline which ends this Friday.
Ashanti Region: Three suspects arrested over clashes at Ntonso remanded
The Mamponteng District Court on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, remanded into police custody three suspects arrested in connection with the communal clash between some youth groups at Ntonso in Kwabre East District of the Ashanti Region. The suspects are to reappear before the court on July 28, 2021. The three; Nantoma Ishau, a 20-year-old barber, Ernest Boakye, a 22-year-old driver’s mate and Kwadwo Manu, also a 23-year-old driver’s mate were charged with rioting with weapons.
Akufo-Addo or Chief of Staff should’ve received our petition – Opare Addo
The National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), George Opare Addo says President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo or the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, should have come to meet them and receive their petition during the ‘demand for justice’ protest on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. During the protest, Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of operations, Emmanuel Bossman, received the petition at the premises of the Jubilee House on behalf of the President.
‘Arise and hold older generation accountable’ – Asiedu Nketia charges Ghanaian youth
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Asiedu Nketia, has charged the country’s youth to be bold and hold the older generation accountable for the happenings in the country since they represent the future. He was speaking during the NDC youth wing’s ‘March for Justice’ demonstration. Members of the party’s youth wing demonstrated on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, to demand justice for all persons killed or brutalized by various security agencies in the country.
NDC's 'March for Justice' demo comes off today
Members of the youth wing of the opposition National Democratic Congress, NDC, will hit the streets today, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in a demonstration dubbed ‘A March for Justice’. Members of the group are demanding justice for all persons killed or brutalised by various security agencies in the country. The NDC’s National Youth Organiser, George Opare Addo, stated that the march is also to call on the government to fix several issues arising in the country.
We’ll observe COVID-19 protocols at ‘march for justice’ demo – NDC
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) says all is set for its intended demonstration scheduled for Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Police have already given the assurance of providing protection at the protest dubbed: “March for justice” demonstration. The NDC is seeking to use the protest to demand justice for all persons killed or brutalised by various security agencies in the country.
Join our ‘march for justice’ demo – NDC to #FixTheCountry protesters
The youth wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is calling on the #FixTheCountry movement to join their ‘march for justice’ demonstration slated for Tuesday, July 6, 2021. This comes after the Ghana Police Service promised to give the NDC protesters protection for the scheduled demonstration. The police had earlier declined an invitation to provide security for the protest on the basis that COVID-19 restrictions were still in force.
Ejura killings: Allow CHRAJ to probe for a more credible outcome - Coalition of CSOs
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Working Towards the Promotion of Good Governance, Human Rights and Public Accountability in Ghana, is calling on the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the Ejura killings and cause the criminal prosecution of all persons found culpable.
Soldiers who assaulted Wa residents will be duly punished - Chief of Army Staff
The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, has assured that the soldiers who assaulted some residents of Wa in the Upper West Region on Thursday, July 1, 2021, will be duly punished. He gave the assurance when he led a delegation to the Upper West Regional capital, Wa on Friday, July 2, 2021. A video that went viral showed military officers brutalising unarmed civilians, allegedly over a missing mobile phone.
IGP invites NDC youth wing for a meeting over planned demo
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), James Oppong-Boanuh, has requested to meet the leaders of the youth wing of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), over their planned demonstration on July 6, 2021. The meeting has been scheduled for 4:00 pm today, Friday, July 2, 2021.
Walewale: Mentally ill man hospitalized after falling from high tension cables
Kwame Joseph, a man believed to be a native of Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region, has been hospitalized after he fell from high tension electricity cables at Loagri in the Walewale Municipality of the North East Region. According to residents, the man, believed to be mentally ill, was seen hanging on a high tension pole in the community. Residents say it took the intervention of the police in Walewale to get him off the cables after they called VRA to cut power to the lines.
We didn’t know relocation to Adjen Kotoku included us – Agbogbloshie scrap dealers
Some scrap dealers at the Agbogbloshie market in Accra say they didn’t know they were part of persons directed to relocate to Adjen Kotoku near Medie in the Ga West Municipality. According to them, their shops have been demolished, contrary to earlier communications that they would not be affected. In an interview with Citi News, some of them contended that the task force in charge of the exercise did not engage them at any point in time.
'Our media-friendly tag has deteriorated under Akufo-Addo'- Alhassan Suhuyini
One-time broadcast journalist and Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, believes Ghana’s effectiveness as a media-friendly country, has deteriorated under the government of President Nana Akufo-Addo. According to him, there seems to be a culture of silence under President Akufo-Addo’s administration. He made the statement in reference to attacks on some journalists in the country, the latest being the manhandling of Citi FM and Citi TV’s Caleb Kudah.
Ejura shooting: Two injured persons discharged from hospital
Two residents of Ejura in the Ashanti Region, who sustained gunshot wounds after a team of police and military personnel opened fire on protesters, have been discharged from the hospital. The youth, who were returning from the burial of a slain social activist, Ibrahim Mohammed, alias Kaaka, started protesting over his death but were confronted by police officers and armed military officers who fired shots allegedly in response to the pelting of stones and use of clubs by the protesters.
Savannah police probe trucks impounded for illegally transporting rosewood
The Savannah Regional Police Command is investigating two trucks impounded for illegally transporting rosewood. The two trucks were impounded in Damongo, the Savannah Regional capital, on Monday, June 28, 2021. Despite the government’s ban on the harvesting and importation of rosewood from 2018, some persons continue to engage in the activity illegally.
Guzakuza joins GIZ Ghana, Ecobank to host Women in Agribusiness Forum
Guzakuza in partnership with GIZ Ghana and Ecobank, is set to hold the Women in Agribusiness Forum (WAF2021) on Wednesday 30th June 2021. The Forum will come off at 11:00 GMT. The Women in Agribusiness Forum is created for every woman who is passionate about agriculture, food, and business, and the Awards are aimed at highlighting the achievements of exceptional women in the agribusiness sector who have risen above the limit to lead the way for others to emulate.
Ga South: Arrest persons illegally selling Ramsar sites - Kokrobite Overlord
The Overlord of Plerno, Kokrobite, Langma, and Tuba in the Ga South Municipality, Nii Ayinsah Sasraku III, is calling on the security agencies to arrest traditional leaders and individuals who sell Ramsar sites and swampy areas to developers. According to him, this contributes greatly to the perennial flooding experienced in parts of the country during a downpour. A Ramsar site is a wetland of international importance for migratory animal life, especially birds, under the Ramsar Convention.
Kumasi flood: 50-year-old woman drowns after wooden footbridge collapses [Video]
A 50-year-old woman, who has been identified as Akosua Dufie, has been confirmed dead after she was washed away by a flood following Thursday evening’s downpour at Anloga in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region. According to eyewitnesses, the deceased, together with one other person, attempted to cross a weak wooden footbridge in the area, but unfortunately got drowned after the bridge collapsed. They said efforts to rescue the woman proved futile.
Weija police arrest alleged murderer after five months of intensive search
Police in Weija have arrested Joshua Quashie, a 26-year-old man alleged to have killed a 29-year-old man at Obakrowa in the Greater Accra Region. According to the police, the suspect has been in hiding for the past five months. A statement from the police said the deceased, Nii Armah Tagoe was shot in his left chest by the suspect after he went to retrieve his motorbike which was seized by some youth at a land site in Obakrowa.
I have not endorsed Dr. Bawumia to lead NPP - Richard Anane
A former Minister of state and a stalwart of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Richard Anane, has denied some media reports suggesting that he has endorsed the Vice President, Dr.Mahamudu Bawumia to succeed President Akufo-Addon and lead the NPP into the 2024 election. According to the one-time Minister of Roads and Highways as well as Health, under former President, John Agyekum Kufuor’s administration, entreated Ghanaians to ignore the reports making rounds on social media.
Notorious robber shot dead by police after trying to escape from custody
A suspected notorious armed robber has died after he was shot by police on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He was shot after he tried to escape from police custody. The deceased, lddrisu Adams, alias Koomi, who was on police wanted list, was arrested on June 22, 2021. The police in a statement said the suspect was shot while trying to escape when he was leading the police to places he claimed were the hideout of his accomplices.
We have every information to help you succeed - GEPA to export-driven SMEs
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) says it is ever-ready to provide information and technical assistance for all Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and businesses to become export-driven enterprises. According to GEPA, it has launched a hub that has the information that will help them succeed in the export space.
Toobu advocates for smart policing following recent robbery attacks
A retired police officer and Member of Parliament for Wa West, Peter Lanchene Toobu, is advocating for smart policing in the country. According to him, the police service and academia can join forces to make this happening by putting together a research directorate against crime. Mr. Toobu made this known on Citi TV’s The Big Issue over the weekend.
Ga South: Four dead after being run over by Toyota Matrix
Four persons have died in a gory accident at Asabaha on the Obom stretch in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. A Toyota Matrix Saloon car with registration number, GN 2044-17, knocked down the four persons. The driver of the vehicle is currently in the grips of the Ngleshie Amanfro Police Command.
Government’s justification of Sputnik-V vaccine deal unbelievable – Centre for Health Policy
The African Centre for Health Policy Research and Analysis, says the government’s reasons for the procurement of Sputnik-V vaccines through middlemen are unbelievable. According to them, the government could have secured the vaccines directly through the Russian government and not intermediaries, despite the seeming procurement challenges.
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