The Ebenezer Central branch of the Apostolic Church of Ghana has honoured the Omanhene of Sunyani, Ɔdɛɛfoɔ Ɔgyeamansan Boahen Korkor II, in recognition of his leadership, spiritual support, and commitment to the growth of the church and community.
This honour also highlights the strong bond between the Sunyani Traditional Council and the church in fostering unity and the collective progress of Sunyani.
This was at a special church service held to climax this year’s annual 21-day fasting and prayer program by the church.
The church expressed gratitude for the chief’s presence, which added great significance to the climax of their spiritual exercise.
The Omanhene was accompanied by Nana Obriri Yeboah Diawuo II, Benkumhene; Nana Boadi Akrofa, Adontenhene; Nana Asante Krobea II, Twafourhene and Nana Kwame Kuntuma IV, Nifahene
Also present were several other divisional chiefs, queen mothers, family heads of the Royal Family, and key personalities from the Sunyani Traditional Council.
Ghana Medical Association’s 25th Annual Public Lectures
Meanwhile, the Omanhene of Sunyani, Ɔdɛɛfoɔ Ɔgyeamansan Boahen Korkor II has urged members of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) to resort to negotiations in seeking redress to their grievances instead of embarking on strike actions.
Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at GMA’s 25th Annual Public Lectures in Sunyani, Ɔdɛɛfoɔ Ɔgyeamansan Boahen Korkor II applauded their sacrifices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He praised Ghanaian Doctors for their bravery during the pandemic, recalling their sacrifices at the peak of the crisis.
“When fear gripped our nation, you stood firm. Your dedication saved countless lives, and for this, Sunyani and Ghana owe you gratitude”, the Omanhene said.
He emphasized the devastating impact of disruptions in healthcare delivery on the vulnerable, particularly the elderly, saying: “Our mothers and fathers, who depend on your expertise, suffer the most when services halt. Let negotiation, not strikes, be your first tool.”
Touching on Ghana’s life expectancy, Ɔdɛɛfoɔ Ɔgyeamansan Boahen Korkor II outlined some pressing issues that need to be taken into consideration.
He cited that elderly Ghanaians battle chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and arthritis, among others but face barriers to care, especially in rural areas.
According to him, this usually has a toll on their health, adding that social isolation, which is as a result of rural-urban migration, has become a phenomenon that weakens family ties, leaving many elders lonely and neglected without any care.
He further added Infrastructure Deficit; particularly lack of age-friendly facilities which includes clinics, transport, among others as a limitation to mobility and access to healthcare.
Ɔdɛɛfoɔ Ɔgyeamansan Boahen Korkor II proposed actionable strategies which hinges on innovation in areas like, expanding telemedicine and mobile clinics to reach the elderly in rural and underserved communities.
The Sunyani Paramount Chief also mentioned public-private partnerships as a strategy to deploy close infrastructure Deficit which affects getting the elderly access to a friendly healthcare facility.
