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Ghana’s Police Administration Steps Up Efforts to Eliminate ‘Miscreants’ in the Service
The Police Administration in Ghana has begun a process of weeding out all miscreants in the service to restore its image and reputation. It has also cautioned recently recruited new officers to let their character, attitude and behavior reflect the principles of the police administration.
Commissioner of Police in charge of Legal and Prosecution, COP Nathan Kofi Boakye, spoke at the passing out parade of 612 police recruits at the Police Training Depot at Pataase in Kumasi on July 30 – 312
male recruits and 300 female recruits.
The newly-recruited police officers, who underwent six months of comprehensive training in all aspects of police training to make them competitive to face the challenges of modern policing, served as the first batch of trainees in 2022. They join the service at a crucial moment as the administration initiates reforms to address numerous challenges including emerging crimes such as terrorism in the sub-region and changes in their modes of operation.
Group Sergeant Boakye Tieku Aduenin emerged overall best under Cadet Officer in the school and placed 9th in the National Standardized Examination, while Group Recruit Daniel Anim Oduro placed first and adjudged 4th in the National Standardized Examination among all the five training schools in Ghana.
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Jamaica Signs Memorandum of Understanding with University of Birmingham
In keeping with its foreign policy, the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) is deepening its bi-lateral relationships in sports. On July 26, it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the prestigious University of Birmingham, known for its strong reputation in sports sciences and research, Caribbean News Weekly (CNW) recently reported.
The signing took place in the boardroom of the university and 5 Members of the signing party including (front the agreement aims to help further collaboration and celebrate row, 2nd left) Professor Tim Jones, Provost and the historical links between the two countries. It highlights the Vice Principal of the University of Birmingham; potential to support academic collaborations, initially across en- JOA First Vice-President Jacqueline Cowan gineering. It also acts as a mechanism to create opportunities for (center); JOA President Christopher Samuda (2nd more detailed cooperation in other areas including: expanding right); and His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, educational programs for athletes, coaches and administrators; High Commissioner to London. (Courtesy photo) and creating new scholarships and research opportunities.
In describing the occasion, JOA President Christopher Samuda said, “The JOA’s vision for sport goes beyond the confines of national boundaries in building capacity and professional and career opportunities while advancing scientific-based knowledge of the human mind and body in understanding their character and functions in sport. The historic signing of this Memorandum of Understanding between the Jamaica Olympic Association and the University of Birmingham will promote all of these and much more. It is more than an expression of co-operation and mutuality in sport for it coalesces the vision of two respected institutions in their joint mission of informing, educating, and enlightening.” WI
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Prioritizing your child's annual well-child visit
Submitted by AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
Making the trip to your child’s provider appointment can be tiring. We are all busy! However, you can’t know if your child is healthy without a well-child visit.
As a parent, there is nothing more important than your child’s health. It is common for kids to get bumps and bruises as they explore the world around them. They may get a stomachache after eating too much of their favorite foods. Make sure that bump or upset tummy is nothing to worry about by taking your child to their yearly well-child visit.
Yearly checkups, also called wellchild visits, are routine checkups your child has with their doctor or another medical professional. Your child should have a well-child visit every year around the time of their birthday.
During your child’s appointment, you can expect: • A physical exam • A growth and development check • A hearing and vision screening • Appropriate shots or vaccines
• Lab testing (including blood lead levels) • A mental health and risk behavior check • Health education for you and your child
Your child will receive physical, behavioral, hearing, and vision screenings at their well-child visits. Screenings are important so that your child’s provider can identify and treat potential health issues as early as possible before they lead to problems. For example, based on a child’s vision screening, a provider may determine that the child needs glasses. Without glasses, the child’s vision could impact their ability to learn at school.
Your child will also receive any vaccines (shots) needed at their well-child visit. These shots help protect them from diseases. Your child’s provider will know which vaccines your child is due for, including the seasonal influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccines.
In addition, your provider will talk with you about your child’s dental needs. Teeth cleanings and other dental services help keep your child’s teeth healthy and prevent common conditions, like tooth decay. If your child does not have a dentist already, your child’s provider or their staff can help you find a dentist that your insurance will pay for.
Please make sure to bring a copy of the Universal Health Certificate to all well-child visits, lead screenings, and COVID-19 vaccinations. Use this form to report your child’s physical health to their school or child care facility. It is available online at www. dchealth.dc.gov/node/113622.
If your child is an AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia (DC) enrollee, you can find a pediatric doctor or provider and a dental provider for your child by going to www. amerihealthcaritasdc.com or by calling Enrollee Services at 1-800-408-7511. AmeriHealth Caritas DC enrollees younger than age 21 get well-child visits at no cost. Enrollees also get rides to and from health care appointments, including well-child visits, at no cost. Call 1-800-315-3485 to schedule a ride.
The information in this article is to help you learn more about this topic. It is not to take the place of your health care provider. If you have questions, talk with your health care provider. If you think you need to see your health care provider because of something you have read in this information, please contact your health care provider. Never stop or wait to get medical attention because of something you have read in this material.
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The DC managed care organization (MCO) collaborative presents the 2022 Connect 4 Managed Care Summer Health Series. The purpose of the summer health series is to help enrollees reengage their preventive health care after living through a pandemic. There will be food, entertainment, and most importantly, mobile health centers where your child can complete their well-child visit. If you or your child prefer to complete their visit with your child’s own provider, you are still welcome to attend. You can also pick up a copy of the Universal Health Certificate to bring to your child’s appointment.
Upcoming series events: Saturday, August 27
Unity Health Care – Parkside 765 Kenilworth Terrace NE Washington, DC 20019 Hosted by Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
Saturday, September 10
Unity Health Care – Stanton 3240 Stanton Road SE Washington, DC 20020 Hosted by AmeriHealth Caritas DC
For more information, visit www. amerihealthcaritasdc.com/member/ eng/healthy-living/classes.aspx.
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