Health records at TTH can be monitored at Korle Bu, no need for physical folders – Bawumia on digitisation

 Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says government is revolutionalizing the state of healthcare delivery in Ghana.

According to him, the record-keeping framework at health facilities across the country has been digitised for effective administration.

As part of the plan, “all teaching hospitals and all regional hospitals have been connected and can talk to each other,” on a unified digital server.

He made this known at a public lecture on Ghana’s digital economy and how the government has used Information Communication Technology (ICT) to achieve many milestones, addressing social and economic issues.

The lecture, which happened at Ashesi University, was on the topic “Using digitisation to transform an economy – The Ghana story”.

Addressing the gathering on Tuesday, November 2, the Vice President explained that the days where records of patients were kept on papers were gone as some “36 health facilities in the Central region have also been connected to the digital platform in a pilot scheme.”

On the back of this, he said “now if you are referred from a hospital like Tamale Teaching Hospital to Korle-bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, you do not need to carry a folder.  All your records will be seen and monitored by the doctor in Korle Bu when you arrive.”

He believes this measure has brought more efficiency into the healthcare delivery system.

Dr Bawumia told that gathering that the move has already eliminated “the need for queues and delays and also increasing access to health care by those who need the services most.”

….BAWUMIA ON HOSPITAL….

E-cedi will minimise bullion van attacks – Bawumia

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has revealed that government is expecting the introduction of the digital currency e-cedi to address attacks on bullion vans.

According to him, the e-cedi when implemented will drastically reduce cash transactions and bring transparency to all transactions within the country.

Delivering a public lecture on Ghana’s digital economy at the Ashesi University on Tuesday, Dr Bawumia said that “the e-cedi is simply the digital form of the physical cedi in circulation. It is a legal tender issued and backed by the central bank.”

He added that “when implemented, the incidence of fake or counterfeit currencies and bullion van robberies will be drastically reduced.”

His comment follows the increased attacks on bullion vans in the country. Already, the first half of 2021 has recorded four bullion van attacks.

Meanwhile, the Vice President who is hopeful that the e-cedi will be launched in 2022, explained that the Bank of Ghana has completed the technical work on the digital currency.

Dr Bawumia said that “with the digital currency, citizens and residents, both the banked and unbanked will hold currency in the form of a digital wallet.”

….BAWUMIA ON BANKS….

 

 

 

 

Bawumia’s speech was not state of the Nation’s Address: Oppong Nkrumah

Information Minister, Hon. Opponh Nkrumah has chastised critics who assume that, Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s speech on Ghana’s digital economy is the State of the Nation’s Address (SONA).

According to the Ofoase Ayirebi legislator, there would be more to it if Dr. Bawumia was addressing Ghanaians on SONA.

He added that, Dr. Bawumia though been the acting President of the country will not address the country.

He stressed that, their main reason was to let Ghanaians know what the country is driving at through digitalization.

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia yesterday addressed the country on Ghana’s digital economy and how the government has used Information Communication Technology (ICT) to achieve many milestones, addressing social and economic issues.

The lecture, which happened at Ashesi University, was on the topic “Using digitisation to transform an economy – The Ghana story”.

…..OPPONG NKRUMAH…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

Providing students with tablets is a step in the right direction- Educationist

Educationist, Mr. John Owusu has lauded Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for their decision to provide tablets to all SHS students.

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated government’s commitment to making education better in the country.

Delivering a public lecture on digital economy on Tuesday, November 2 at Ashesi University, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia said government is set to roll out an initiative that will provide tablets for every Senior High School student in the country.

Mr. John Owusu speaking to Nana Ampratwum on Silver fm Omanbapa morning show said, providing tablets to the students will help make teaching and learning more effective.

According to him, it will not be necessary for students to take along huge number of books to school if these tablets are been provided.

He added that, all their syllabus can be uploaded unto the tablets to enable them study even when they vacate.

John Owusu noted that, the only problem they will face is purchasing of mobile data to enable them study.

He again revealed that, providing them with tablets can pose a risk like watching of profane videos on it but it still a good idea if it’s implemented.

.…JOHN OWUSU…..

 

 

 

 

Seek warrant from court if you want Francis Sosu- Lawyer to Police

Private Legal Practitioner, Lawyer Kofi Bekai has advised the Ghana Police Service to seek a warrant from the court to enable them arrest Member of Parliament for Madina, Hon. Francis- Xavier Sosu.

Parliament has stated its inability to release MP for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu to assist in investigations as requested by the Criminal Investigation Division of the Ghana Police Service.

In a letter dated October 28, addressed to the Deputy-Director General of Criminal Investigation Division, F.K. Agyei, Parliament indicated that due to limitations of Articles 117 and 118 of the 1992 Constitution, Mr Sosu cannot be released.

“I am directed by the Rt. Hon. Speaker to inform you that proceedings of the 3rd Meeting of the 1st Session of the 8th Parliament commenced on Tuesday 26th October, 2021 and having regard to the limitations of articles 117 and 118 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic, he is unable to release the Member of Parliament as requested in your letter,” Deputy Director of Legal Services, Nana Tawiah Okyir wrote on behalf of the Clerk of Parliament.

But Lawyer Bekai speaking to Nana Ampratwum on Silver fm Omanbapa morning show said, the Police summoned Hon. Francis Sosu base on what he was doing during the demonstration which was not part of Parliament routine.

According to him, no one is above the law and the Police can arrest anybody including the President.

He added that, Hon. Sosu being the leader of the demonstrators should take the blame if anything went wrong during the protest.

He noted that, the Police should seek an order from the court if parliament has refused to release him.

….LAWYER BEKAI…..