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Michael Sarpong Mfum

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About Michael
Michael Sarpong Mfum is an award-winning journalist based in Sunyani, Ghana, with over a decade of experience in the news media industry. His expertise spans analyzing, editing, and interpreting stories and articles, as well as arranging on-air and TV interviews. Mfum is known for his insightful columns and editorials, and he has a reputation for producing fair and objective reporting. His work often explores the intersection of technology and healthcare in Africa, with a particular emphasis on how innovative solutions, such as drone technology employed by companies like Zipline, are revolutionizing medical supply chains and access to medicines in remote areas.

Mfum's journalism career is marked by his adeptness in both TV and radio presentations, where he utilizes advanced technologies to capture and broadcast live events. His reporting has significantly contributed to the discourse on universal healthcare coverage in African nations, shedding light on the transformative effects of such technologies in countries like Rwanda, Uganda, Guinea, Nigeria, and Kenya. 

With a broad knowledge of current headlines and a proficiency in computer technology, Mfum excels in engaging his audience through active listening and compelling storytelling. His dedication to his craft is evident in his meticulous publishing of articles and newscasts, which have established him as a respected voice in media circles, particularly within the realms of technology and healthcare journalism in Africa.
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Akan English
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Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
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Omanhene of Sunyani Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawiri II dies

04 Apr 2024  |  citinewsroom.com
Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawiri II, the Omanhene of the Sunyani Traditional Area in the Bono Region of Ghana, has passed away. His death was announced by Nana Kwasi Apraku, the Apomasu Priest of Atronie, at the Palace of the Sunyani Traditional Council. The community is mourning the loss of their chief, who was instrumental in preserving traditions and guiding the community since his enstoolment on March 17, 1980, succeeding Nana Kwaku Yeboah. Born on May 31, 1946, Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawiri II's legacy will be honored by his subjects.

Ghana struggles to manage exodus of nurses leaving for jobs abroad

12 Nov 2023  |  www.rfi.fr
Ghana is facing a significant challenge managing the departure of nurses seeking employment abroad. Between January and July 2023, over 10,000 nurses applied for clearance to leave, with around 4,000 already having left for overseas positions. This exodus, driven by poor local salaries and better financial incentives abroad, is affecting the quality of care and mentorship for new nurses in Ghana. The loss of experienced nurses is particularly felt in critical care units and rural areas, potentially hindering progress towards health-related UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Ghanaian Health Minister is working on strategies to address these issues through local and international frameworks and bilateral agreements.

Subsistence farmer finds a way to get back her rain

06 Sep 2023  |  the-star.co.ke
In Bono East, Ghana, subsistence farmer Faustina Amponsah combats the effects of climate change on her agricultural activities by partnering with EcoCare Ghana to plant tree seedlings, aiming to restore rainfall patterns and improve farming. The region, once fertile, now suffers from irregular rainfall due to illegal logging and climate change, leading to reduced crop yields. EcoCare Ghana's Landscapes and Environmental Agility Across the Nation Programme, funded by the EU, provides free seedlings and training in alternative livelihoods like snail rearing, beekeeping, and livestock rearing. Other farmers in the community, such as Peprah Gyau and Kwabena Afena, also face similar challenges and are adopting tree planting and alternative livelihoods. The Ghanaian government supports these efforts with the Green Ghana project, distributing over 10 million seedlings annually. EcoCare Ghana's project officer Enock Okyere emphasizes the importance of smart agriculture and alternative income channels for farmers affected by climate change.

The forester on a quest to end superstition about Ghana's threatened owls

06 Aug 2023  |  www.modernghana.com
Kwabena Poku Bosompim, the regional director of the Forestry Commission in the Ahafo region of Ghana, is dedicated to protecting owls from superstition-driven harm. He educates the public on the ecological importance of owls, which are often killed due to associations with witchcraft and bad luck. With 17 species of owls in Ghana, many face extinction. Bosompim creates educational videos on his YouTube channel, Bosompixel, to foster understanding and change attitudes. Lydia Basiebon, a local resident, attests to the effectiveness of his efforts, having changed her own beliefs about owls.

More Organizations In The Bono Region of Ghana are Embracing Solar Energy As a way of fighting climate change.

SDA Hospital In Sunyani Reaches To People Living With Cataracts In Rural Communities In Bono Region of Ghana.

Africa’s flying pharmacies: The Continent is increasingly using medical drones to deliver life-saving drugs

05 May 2023  |  Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana
African nations are increasingly using drones to address challenges in delivering medical supplies to remote areas. In Ghana, Zipline, a drone-delivery company, has been operating since 2019, significantly improving access to medicines in rural communities. The drones have been used for emergency deliveries, reducing the time to receive drugs. Zipline has expanded its services across several regions in Ghana and has completed millions of miles of flights, delivering vaccines, blood products, and other essentials. Similar initiatives are underway in Uganda, Rwanda, Guinea, Nigeria, and Kenya, with various projects aimed at improving healthcare delivery. These efforts are contributing to the pursuit of universal healthcare coverage in Africa.

Employment promotion is the heartbeat of GIZ – Bono Regional Adviser

01 Oct 2022  |  citinewsroom.com
Joshua Ahiaba, the Bono Regional Adviser for GIZ's Migration and Employment Promotion Project, emphasized the importance of employment promotion and the organization's efforts to empower the Labour Department in Ghana. During an event in Sunyani, he highlighted GIZ's support in capacity building, infrastructure, employment promotion, and awareness against irregular migration. The Labour Commission reported high unemployment rates fueling irregular migration, while over 5000 individuals received training in various skills. The Sunyani East Municipal Chief Executive expressed intentions to collaborate on unemployment solutions.

Akufo-Addo to commission rehabilitated Sunyani Airport today

03 Aug 2022  |  citinewsroom.com
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to commission the rehabilitated Sunyani Airport, which has undergone extensive works since its closure in March 2015 due to runway defects. The airport, dating back to 1942 and officially opened in 1974, has been upgraded at a cost of GH¢50 million. The project, delayed by the COVID-19 outbreak, includes a new wall, runway extension, taxi links, aircraft apron, internal roads, car park, and an expanded terminal with modern equipment. The Ghana Airport Company Limited anticipates that the airport's reopening will significantly contribute to the country's income generation.

COSRA annual sports and culture programmes end at Fiapre

01 Aug 2022  |  citinewsroom.com
The Catholic Organisation for Social and Religious Advancement (COSRA) concluded its annual sports and culture programme at the Catholic University College of Ghana in Fiapre, Bono Region. Founded in 1969, COSRA emphasizes sports and culture as core pillars. This year's theme was 'Fratelli Tutti Through Sports and Culture,' featuring activities like soccer, volleyball, and cultural performances. National President Dr. Stephen Nabareseh highlighted the role of sports in Christianity. The event, attended by dignitaries like Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi and Ansu Kumi, was praised for its success in integrating sports with religious outreach.

Let's form more governance structures to curb forest depletion

01 Jul 2022  |  citinewsroom.com
Tropenbos Ghana's Project Manager, Daniel Kofi Abu, has called for the creation of additional governance structures to address forest depletion and climate challenges in Ghana. A new 'Landscape Management Board' was inaugurated in Nkoranza to conserve biodiversity, build climate resilience, and reduce emissions from land-use changes, with funding from the European Union. Deputy Forestry Manager Hannah Marrie praised the initiative and highlighted the government's Green Ghana project's efforts to combat desertification, despite challenges from herdsmen and chainsaw operators. The new board is expected to improve agriculture and the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the transitional landscape.

Bono Region: Residents demonstrate over deplorable New Dormaa, Kotokrom road

01 Jun 2022  |  citinewsroom.com
Residents and drivers from New Dormaa, Yawihiman, and Kotokrom in the Sunyani East Municipality of the Bono Region have protested the poor condition of their local road. This follows a history of demonstrations, with a similar event occurring in 2019. The contractor, Samens Construction Limited, has not been active on the site since November 2021, prompting public appeals to the government to address the road's issues, which include dust, accidents, and vehicle damage.

Newmont Ghana, German Development Cooperation to train 30 dressmakers in Ahafo Region

01 Jun 2022  |  citinewsroom.com
Thirty women dressmakers from the Ahafo Region in Ghana will undergo a six-month training program under the Women Economic Resiliency Programme by Pyxera Global, funded by Newmont Ghana and the German Development Cooperation. The $420,000 project aims to enhance technical and business management skills, expand customer bases, and create about 300 jobs in Newmont's host communities. The first group of beneficiaries from five communities will receive training at a refurbished center in Susuanso.
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