Nana Affum Mireku Foundation supports Sickle Cell Week celebration in Kwahu

The Nana Affum Mireku Founda­tion has donated GH¢ 10,000 towards the maiden Sickle Cell Week celebration in Kwahu.

The gesture was to support the fight against the sickle cell disease and raise awareness about the condition, promote education, and provide support to those living with it.

The week-long celebration, led by Philomena Frimpong, a Senior Nursing Officer at the Paediatrics Department of the Kwahu Govern­ment Hospital, brought together key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, community leaders, youth, advocates, and residents.

The event highlighted the impor­tance of early detection, proper management, and the need to break the stigma surrounding sickle cell disease.

Activities commenced with an en­gaging opening ceremony, followed by a vibrant health walk through the streets of Kwahu, uniting par­ticipants under the shared cause of raising awareness.

A blood donation exercise was also organised to support individuals in need of blood, as it remains a vital aspect of managing sickle cell-relat­ed health crises.

Also, healthcare professionals provided free medical screenings to identify potential cases and offered detailed educational sessions on the condition. These sessions addressed common myths and misconceptions, equipping participants with knowl­edge about preventive measures, proper care practices, and the importance of regular health check-ups.

Commenting on the initiative, Ms Frimpong said “This support is a bea­con of hope for our community. It demonstrates that collective efforts can make a difference in tackling the challenges posed by the sickle cell disease,” she noted.

Speaking at the ceremony, Exec­utive Director of the Foundation, Sandra Mireku underscored the Foun­dation’s commitment to impacting lives and communities.

“We at the Nana Affum Mireku Foundation are thrilled to support such a laudable initiative. By raising awareness and providing resources, we believe we can change the narra­tive, enhance care for those affect­ed, and empower families to seek timely medical attention,” she said.

The Nana Affum Mireku Founda­tion also called on other leaders, organisations, and philanthropists to join the cause by investing in com­munity-driven initiatives that tackle health challenges like sickle cell disease.

• Ms Mireku presenting a dummy cheque to a representstive of the hospital

Regent University holds 18th graduation ceremony

REGENT University College of Science and Technology has held its 18th graduation ceremony with a call on students to be agents of change.

A total of 210 graduates received their degrees, comprising 178 un­dergraduates and 32 postgraduates, who completed various programmes in fields such as law, energy and sus­tainability, theology, business admin­istration, and more.

Professor Emmanuel Kingsley Kwabena Larbi, founder of the col­lege, said the purpose of education is to empower an individual to help improve his or her immediate envi­ronment and beyond.

Professor Larbi noted that such qualities were indispensable to the country’s quest to achieve food security, restore its vanishing natural resources, and chalk socio-econom­ic progress on the whole.

He charged the graduates to be among those who see their certifi­cates as a means to a greater end, saying “be the eye of those who have lost their sense of purpose; be the mouth of those who cannot speak for themselves.”

In a speech read on behalf of the Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Adut­wum, Dr Tina Abrefa Gyan, Deputy Director General, Commission for TVET, emphasised the significance of education in unlocking human potential.

Dr Gyan challenged universities to inspire students to think critically, act with integrity, and embrace their responsibilities as global citizens.

In his address, the President of Regent, Nana Yaw Boadi Appiah, commended the graduating class for their perseverance.

In attendance were members of the University Council, management, faculty, and administrative staff.

Also present were friends and fam­ily of the graduating class, alumni, and students, representatives from affiliate universities and partners, as well as distinguished guests from government, business, and tradition­al leadership. –GNA