A day in the life of a nurse in the Western Region

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Lord 9 years ago

GOD BLESS YOU SISTER

GOD BLESS YOU SISTER
Kwadaso 9 years ago

These are the types of programs our leaders should be spending our money on not millionaire footballers.We should get her a motorbike of her own and contract that Ghanaian car manufacturer to build a mini three wheeled ambula ...
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These are the types of programs our leaders should be spending our money on not millionaire footballers.We should get her a motorbike of her own and contract that Ghanaian car manufacturer to build a mini three wheeled ambulance for them.If we invest wisely in our country we can remove that "beggar state" attached to us.
VICENT JASIKAN 9 years ago

Socrates shd cont'd giving names to Nana Addo but can't do nothing about his Presidency. Your thief Mahama stood on platforms given names to him ,whilst Na b a was preaching what he could do.Useless ppls in Ndc, idiots, arrog ...
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Socrates shd cont'd giving names to Nana Addo but can't do nothing about his Presidency. Your thief Mahama stood on platforms given names to him ,whilst Na b a was preaching what he could do.Useless ppls in Ndc, idiots, arrogance and primitiveness has put into shame.
VICENT JASIKAN 9 years ago

Instead for Mahama to give this lady a car to work at the rural areas, he has given it to Akua Donkor to rain insults on Nana Addo. No wonder God has put Mahama into shame.

Instead for Mahama to give this lady a car to work at the rural areas, he has given it to Akua Donkor to rain insults on Nana Addo. No wonder God has put Mahama into shame.
VICENT JASIKAN 9 years ago

Be quiet, God has fought for you and be still fighting against your enemies.Either you are dwarf or whatever, you are the President of Ghana. Socrate, Mahama and his Vagabonds shd burn the sea.

Be quiet, God has fought for you and be still fighting against your enemies.Either you are dwarf or whatever, you are the President of Ghana. Socrate, Mahama and his Vagabonds shd burn the sea.
VICENT JASIKAN 9 years ago

Socrate, you EVEN respect thief Mahama b'cos you a thief. The Circle Dubai gives appointments letters to Nurses at home? does it gives salaries to workers? his pillow will wet the 6th night before 7th, and you will respect y ...
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Socrate, you EVEN respect thief Mahama b'cos you a thief. The Circle Dubai gives appointments letters to Nurses at home? does it gives salaries to workers? his pillow will wet the 6th night before 7th, and you will respect your ELDERS.
VICENT JASIKAN 9 years ago

Socrate, useless and aimless ppls like you and Mahama will live to see how far The Almighty God will bring His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo. Loot and share gov't, prepare for Nsawam.

Socrate, useless and aimless ppls like you and Mahama will live to see how far The Almighty God will bring His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo. Loot and share gov't, prepare for Nsawam.
Socrates 9 years ago

D's can not be my president period!!!

D's can not be my president period!!!
KOFI - USA 9 years ago

YOU ARE SUCH A FOOL AND AN IDIOT. ADDRESS THE ISSUE AT HAND. WE ARE TALKING ABOUT THE WORK THIS YOUNG BEAUTIFUL LADY IS DOING FOR GHANAIANS AND YOU HAVE COME AGAIN WITH YOUR NONSENSE. HAVE BRAINS TO DISCUSS ISSUES AND NOT ALL ...
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YOU ARE SUCH A FOOL AND AN IDIOT. ADDRESS THE ISSUE AT HAND. WE ARE TALKING ABOUT THE WORK THIS YOUNG BEAUTIFUL LADY IS DOING FOR GHANAIANS AND YOU HAVE COME AGAIN WITH YOUR NONSENSE. HAVE BRAINS TO DISCUSS ISSUES AND NOT ALL THESE NEGATIVE THINKING. WHETHER HE IS A DWARF OR NOT HE IS GOING TO BE YOUR PRESIDENT OR MOVE OUT OF THE COUNTRY. PROBABLY YOU DONT EVEN HAVE A JOB.
gretchy 9 years ago

awe ur correct in blasting that idiot.This lovely lady doing the whole of Ghana a great service.Hopefully she will be a role model for the next influx of the nursing fraternity

awe ur correct in blasting that idiot.This lovely lady doing the whole of Ghana a great service.Hopefully she will be a role model for the next influx of the nursing fraternity

omaliko 9 years ago

Kwasea.. Go and take that ur tall wretched empty headed good for nothing father in the house to become a president gyimii.
Be wise and next time talk about the issue at hand.

Kwasea.. Go and take that ur tall wretched empty headed good for nothing father in the house to become a president gyimii.
Be wise and next time talk about the issue at hand.
Adam Husein 9 years ago

SOCRATES or whatever you call yourself you can go and burn the sea. We those who voted Nana as president are many and more intelligent than the morons like you who voted for the corrupt and arrogant bunch. Deal with it IDIOT! ...
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SOCRATES or whatever you call yourself you can go and burn the sea. We those who voted Nana as president are many and more intelligent than the morons like you who voted for the corrupt and arrogant bunch. Deal with it IDIOT!!!
Kofi -London 9 years ago

Look at you

Look at you
OH YES 9 years ago

These communities have their resources being mined and drilled as they wallow in abject poverty, squalor and hopelessness.
There must be a way to bring development and economic opportunities to their doorstep so they and the ...
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These communities have their resources being mined and drilled as they wallow in abject poverty, squalor and hopelessness.
There must be a way to bring development and economic opportunities to their doorstep so they and their generations yet unborn, can also climb up the social and economic ladder, and narrow the gap of gross inequality and endemic hopelessness.
Those are the issues and interventions that requires gov't's to think, think, think, think and have a plan that is well-thought through, intelligent and comprehensive that places the needs of the people at the center, lest we have a society of disgruntlement, strife and chaos.
Change has come and there is hope...
Auntie Henrietta 9 years ago

What did we do so wrong?

What did we do so wrong?
Sankofa 9 years ago

Oh Yes, but socio-economic development is not going to be achieved through the cheap, empty rhetoric that characterised the NPP's campaign.

Policies need to be well thought through, and build on existing initiatives. They ...
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Oh Yes, but socio-economic development is not going to be achieved through the cheap, empty rhetoric that characterised the NPP's campaign.

Policies need to be well thought through, and build on existing initiatives. They need to be integrated and holistic, bringing together education, health, sanitation, agriculture, job creation, transport etc.

The CHPS compounds and Onuado mobile clinics together with the NHIS are providing much-needed primary health care. The health facilities such as clinics and hospitals which have been built provide vital secondary health care. We need to look to prevention of health problems through education on healthy lifestyles, encouraging exercise through keep-fit clubs etc.
ato 9 years ago

good work done must be encouraged to further her education

good work done must be encouraged to further her education
Nkrumah 9 years ago

These are the people who should be identified and given national awards. Not those working in the cities and urban centres. Thank you so much, Emelia and all your colleagues. We are proud of you all.

These are the people who should be identified and given national awards. Not those working in the cities and urban centres. Thank you so much, Emelia and all your colleagues. We are proud of you all.
Observer 9 years ago

We are proud of you and your colleagues.

We are proud of you and your colleagues.
Proud CHN 9 years ago

Prevention is our business. More greese to your elbow. Well done Emelia

Prevention is our business. More greese to your elbow. Well done Emelia

ALUTA CONTINUA 9 years ago

GOD BLESS YOU SIS.

GOD BLESS YOU SIS.
Fantastic Ëfo 9 years ago

Ooooo nice story. Makes me remember my days as a community psychiatric nurse. Keep going girl. For god n for country

Ooooo nice story. Makes me remember my days as a community psychiatric nurse. Keep going girl. For god n for country
OWEN NEW YORK 9 years ago

EMILIA YOUR GOVERNMENT WILL BE SWORN IN ON THE 7TH JAN 2017. WIPE YOUR TEARS BETTER DAYS WILL START SOON.YOUR JUNIORS WILL ALSO ENJOY THE ALLOWANCE THE LOOTERS GOVERNMENT OF JOHN FORD MAHAMA DEPRIVED YOU WHEN YOU WERE AT SCHO ...
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EMILIA YOUR GOVERNMENT WILL BE SWORN IN ON THE 7TH JAN 2017. WIPE YOUR TEARS BETTER DAYS WILL START SOON.YOUR JUNIORS WILL ALSO ENJOY THE ALLOWANCE THE LOOTERS GOVERNMENT OF JOHN FORD MAHAMA DEPRIVED YOU WHEN YOU WERE AT SCHOOL TRAINING AS A NURSE.
Sankofa 9 years ago

Stop this unnecessary politicking!

The CHPS compounds are vital for primary healthcare delivery. Governments, irrespective of political persuasion, should develop these schemes for the benefit of our people.

Stop this unnecessary politicking!

The CHPS compounds are vital for primary healthcare delivery. Governments, irrespective of political persuasion, should develop these schemes for the benefit of our people.
Dan Buduh 9 years ago

Good work Emilia. God has seen your hard and sacrficial work. This will not be in vain. At the right time, God will richly bless you.

Good work. Continue in good faith without giving up. Blessings.

Thank you.

Good work Emilia. God has seen your hard and sacrficial work. This will not be in vain. At the right time, God will richly bless you.

Good work. Continue in good faith without giving up. Blessings.

Thank you.
KOFI - USA 9 years ago

WE NEED PEOPLE LIKE HER WHO ENJOY WHAT THEY DO AND ARE WILLING TO HELP OTHERS. KEEP IT UP YOUNG LADY. MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU

WE NEED PEOPLE LIKE HER WHO ENJOY WHAT THEY DO AND ARE WILLING TO HELP OTHERS. KEEP IT UP YOUNG LADY. MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU
Ekow Samuel. 9 years ago

Very welldone of you to make a point for the youth of haveing confident of doing the same as you are doing and very well done of you ,and God bless you a

Very welldone of you to make a point for the youth of haveing confident of doing the same as you are doing and very well done of you ,and God bless you a
Ed 9 years ago

God bless you for your good work

God bless you for your good work
ss villa 9 years ago

Emilia is the type of community health nurses the health system needs in Ghana not the chunk of community health nurses "rocket high" from the communities they pretend to serve in order to justify them to draw salaries they d ...
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Emilia is the type of community health nurses the health system needs in Ghana not the chunk of community health nurses "rocket high" from the communities they pretend to serve in order to justify them to draw salaries they do no deserve if they fear God/Ala. Gone are the days people entered professions as a vocation to serve humanity. Emilia will definitely realise her dream in the good works she is doing in a challenging environment and challenging remuneration.
Tim Kaba 9 years ago

This is an award wining piece. Good job well done

This is an award wining piece. Good job well done

Tim Kaba 9 years ago

Look at the evidence of the outputs of this young Community Health Officer (CHO) (Thousands are all over GH) and compare with outputs of your so called ministers and lets all genuinely and honestly agreed on compensation for ...
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Look at the evidence of the outputs of this young Community Health Officer (CHO) (Thousands are all over GH) and compare with outputs of your so called ministers and lets all genuinely and honestly agreed on compensation for these 2 category of workers. I think the CHO needs the V8 etc for her work than the young ministers in the capital
Dziko Kwame 9 years ago

The write-up has taken my memories back indeed.

I grew up with my big sister and these were the exact things she was doing around wherever she was transferred.

Daavi Edith is well-known around the then HO District.
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The write-up has taken my memories back indeed.

I grew up with my big sister and these were the exact things she was doing around wherever she was transferred.

Daavi Edith is well-known around the then HO District.

Only difference is that there were no OKADA services at that time for transport. Bicycles were allocated.

God bless the hinterland Nurses.
Philips 9 years ago

I wish to know emelia Facebook name to discuss something with her personally. These are the people we need to help. I was touch to donate a car to this hard working lady of our lovely mother Ghana so if anybody knows her plea ...
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I wish to know emelia Facebook name to discuss something with her personally. These are the people we need to help. I was touch to donate a car to this hard working lady of our lovely mother Ghana so if anybody knows her please let me know on this same social media so see what i can do to help her facilite her daily activity. Ghanaweb youcan be a help to locate emelia please. Sister Emelia may the Lord bless you for your work. The shipping and duty cost is my responsibity.
BB Quaye 9 years ago

Contact Ghana web

Contact Ghana web
Pk 9 years ago

God reward you, emelia, for your hard work. I hope you get a great deal of satisfaction from your profession, because salaries cannot reward this sort of dedication to rural dwellers.

God reward you, emelia, for your hard work. I hope you get a great deal of satisfaction from your profession, because salaries cannot reward this sort of dedication to rural dwellers.
Julius Asare 9 years ago

Emilia your job involves a sacrifice of an arm and leg mostly somewhere behind God's back.I know because my wife is also a community health nurse.Thank God you are being sung for the thousand of other unsung heroines in rural ...
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Emilia your job involves a sacrifice of an arm and leg mostly somewhere behind God's back.I know because my wife is also a community health nurse.Thank God you are being sung for the thousand of other unsung heroines in rural Ghana.Bless you all
Hafiz 9 years ago

Pls let's fear God and stop terming our new president as dwarf. God dislikes such behavior. Pls let's stop that.

Pls let's fear God and stop terming our new president as dwarf. God dislikes such behavior. Pls let's stop that.
Maame Thelma. 9 years ago

God bless you for the work that you are doing. I was once like you dear.

God bless you for the work that you are doing. I was once like you dear.
Nana 9 years ago

God bless u Emily. Keep on doing your great work for the nation

God bless u Emily. Keep on doing your great work for the nation
papa 9 years ago

She desired a big n fat award motor bike n money fat one das e money.

She desired a big n fat award motor bike n money fat one das e money.
Ama 9 years ago

Very inspirational

Very inspirational
Martin 9 years ago

You are so kind and food at your work . God will reward you . It pains me , you will even receive small salary . Ama Ghana.

You are so kind and food at your work . God will reward you . It pains me , you will even receive small salary . Ama Ghana.
Messiah 9 years ago

Great and in depth article by all standard.This what we need to see and award the hardworking people who labor for the development of Ghana.But unimaginably people instead are making unreasonable Barren stupid and unnecessary ...
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Great and in depth article by all standard.This what we need to see and award the hardworking people who labor for the development of Ghana.But unimaginably people instead are making unreasonable Barren stupid and unnecessary empty political
Gymnastics towards this great work from the writer.
Persius 9 years ago

A highly trained nurse such as this is an indispensable asset in the health promotion goal of Ghana.
Improve their living standards even more.
Kudos Sister.. ????

A highly trained nurse such as this is an indispensable asset in the health promotion goal of Ghana.
Improve their living standards even more.
Kudos Sister.. ????
Abdul fatawu(chereponi district ) 9 years ago

Well done.keep it up.this are the peopl
e Ghana health service should be Rewarding as best n hardworking nurses. Rather those sitting in the ward what's apping.

Well done.keep it up.this are the peopl
e Ghana health service should be Rewarding as best n hardworking nurses. Rather those sitting in the ward what's apping.
Kaakie 9 years ago

God richly bless you. This is a NURSE, she has passion for her job. She MuST be awarded. Other nurses should learn from her and desist from the lackadaisical behaviour when executing their task. Most young people go to nursi ...
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God richly bless you. This is a NURSE, she has passion for her job. She MuST be awarded. Other nurses should learn from her and desist from the lackadaisical behaviour when executing their task. Most young people go to nursing these days because of money and not passion. There should be a way to scrap them out. Long live Emilia, long live mother Ghana.
D. Sowah, La 9 years ago

Good job done. It is also necessary to educate them on sizeable children one can take care of since over-size family number pushes into poverty thus causing more handicap for the parents. Why seven and yet another is on the w ...
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Good job done. It is also necessary to educate them on sizeable children one can take care of since over-size family number pushes into poverty thus causing more handicap for the parents. Why seven and yet another is on the way. They should be taught how to control births.
Mahama Issah 9 years ago

Hardworking and committed nurse.

Hardworking and committed nurse.
A. B 9 years ago

God bless u sister..... may all ur wishes come to pass

God bless u sister..... may all ur wishes come to pass
He 9 years ago

Am rlly touched. ...God bless u

Am rlly touched. ...God bless u
Kwaku Diawuoh,Woking,Surrey UK 9 years ago

These are the unsung heroes.God bless you.

These are the unsung heroes.God bless you.
Chals 9 years ago

A nice photo story. Only that not many Ghanaians are used to 'reading' through that media.

A nice photo story. Only that not many Ghanaians are used to 'reading' through that media.
Nana Ama Nyarko 9 years ago

Well done gal more grease to ur elbow,God bless u for de good job

Well done gal more grease to ur elbow,God bless u for de good job
KWEKU JK 9 years ago

Admirable, keep up making Ghana be and still better than she is today sister.

We need to know your name dear.

Admirable, keep up making Ghana be and still better than she is today sister.

We need to know your name dear.
Sankofa 9 years ago

Emelia, well done and more grease to your elbows.

These are the people who should be encouraged to provide invaluable services to our people. Such schemes should be developed to improve primary healthcare delivery.

Emelia, well done and more grease to your elbows.

These are the people who should be encouraged to provide invaluable services to our people. Such schemes should be developed to improve primary healthcare delivery.
Ebenezer Boakye 9 years ago

God's blessings will never cease to be on you, Emilia.
You are what you do.

God's blessings will never cease to be on you, Emilia.
You are what you do.
Kojo Abbey 9 years ago

Can ghanaweb put their address of contact on Emilia..I need to contact her. Shelia thanks for your relentless service to mankind keep up the Good work

Can ghanaweb put their address of contact on Emilia..I need to contact her. Shelia thanks for your relentless service to mankind keep up the Good work
Asamoah 9 years ago

Madam,God bless ypu.

Madam,God bless ypu.
Akua AU 9 years ago

Go girl, Community Health Nursing, the back bone of primary healthcare.

Go girl, Community Health Nursing, the back bone of primary healthcare.
Nana-BBF 9 years ago

God help and bless you,Amen

God help and bless you,Amen
Salomey 9 years ago

This makes me proud to be a Porter girl like you... Indeed we are women of substance and you make our school proud. Go high Emelia Hayford

This makes me proud to be a Porter girl like you... Indeed we are women of substance and you make our school proud. Go high Emelia Hayford
Caroline 9 years ago

Thanks

Thanks
paapa 9 years ago

God blessed maame

nurse.i need to send you 100 dollars to promote family planning.

God blessed maame

nurse.i need to send you 100 dollars to promote family planning.

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