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Do Not Advertise What You Cannot Deliver – Apostle Dr Ami-Narh Cautions
The President of The Apostolic Church, Ghana, Apostle Dr Aaron Ami-Narh, has cautioned church leaders to live what they claim to be and not otherwise.
Speaking at the Ashanti Regional All Ministers’ Conference held at the Bompata Central auditorium of The Church of Pentecost on Friday, Apostle Dr Ami-Narh challenged the Christian community to reflect on their true impact on society.
He asked why 71% of the population was Christians, and yet the country had remained the same.
“If 71% of Christians cannot change the nation, what will the 29% do?” He asked the church to look at its authenticity and effectiveness.
Drawing lessons from Mark 11:11-14, 20-21, Apostle Dr Ami-Narh reflected on the story where Jesus cursed the fig tree. True, it was not the right season for figs, but the...
Don’t Joke With Prayer; The World Is Evil – Apostle Nyamekye Cautions
The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has strongly admonished Christians not to relent on prayer.
Speaking on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, during morning devotion of the Head Office Management and Staff, the Chairman drew the attention of believers to the fact that the world is full of evil, and so they must never joke with their prayer life.
Apostle Nyamekye drew a vivid picture of how evil the world is by referencing Psalm 109, stressing that the devil usually attacks at a time when everything appears peaceful.
‘Prayerlessness can be a dangerous game which the Christian must not engage in,’ he cautioned.
The Chairman went on to explain that prayer neutralises the threats of the devil and his agents, and that Christians should put in effort to let their l...
Downtown-Ofaakor Area Women’s Ministry Hosts ‘The Complete Woman’ Series
The Downtown-Ofaakor Area Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost hosted the ‘Complete Woman’ TV series on August 1, 2024.
With an overwhelming attendance, the women fraternity of the area gave a resounding welcome to the Women’s Ministry Director, Deaconess Philomina Mireku, and her deputy, Deaconess Vivian Amfo.
The event, hosted by Deaconess Gloria Amefa Amenyo, discussed the subject, “An Unleashed Woman Living a Flourishing Life Through Personal Devotions.”
Panellists shared their biblical findings, views, and experiences with the audience. They concluded that women have inherent potential to succeed but must be nurtured gradually by daily devotions. Deaconesses Theresa Asiamah, Diana Appiah, Stella Annan and Mrs Salomey Agyei brought a lot of light to the subject under di...
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NHIA Launches Free Annual Health Check-Up Initiative
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched a free health screening initiative under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) as part of national efforts to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and chronic conditions.
The ‘Free Annual Health Checkup’ programme will provide free health screening to all citizens.
The Chief Executive Officer of the NHIA, Dr Da-Costa Aboagye, told the Daily Graphic in Accra on Wednesday that the initiative, on the theme “Addressing Non-Communicable Diseases and Chronic Diseases in Ghana”, was the preventive aspect of health care.
He said it would offer comprehensive annual health screening for blood pressure, blood sugar, and Body Mass Index (BMI) testing, along with counselling and referrals as needed.
All NHIS s...
Hepatitis B, C epidemic hits northern Ghana
It is estimated that about 2.8 million people have hepatitis B, while nearly 500,000 have hepatitis C in the country.
The condition has disproportionately higher burdens and mortality in the Upper East, Upper West, North East, Savannah, and Northern regions.
These came to light when Ghana joined the world to celebrate the 2024 World National Hepatitis Day last Friday, with a commitment to combat the health condition, improve public health and achieve broader health goals by 2030.
The event, organised by the Greater Accra Region Health Service and the Ablekuma-North Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Accra Cantonments-East, aimed to increase awareness and promote preventive measures.
Dubbed “It’s time for action”, the programme aligns with the global ca...
