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  "id": 14280140,
  "title": "President Mahama commends police service, commissions 85-bed ward complex at Police Hospital",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/president-mahama-commends-police-service-commissions-85-bed-ward",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T19:52:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
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    "url": "https://3news.com/news/president-mahama-commends-police-service-commissions-85-bed-ward-complex-at-police-hospital"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's President John Mahama lauded the Ghana Police Service, including Inspector-General Christian Tetteh Yohuno, during the inauguration of an 85-bed ward complex at the Police Hospital. The president praised the police's contributions to national safety and security during his address on October 13, 2026.\n\nThe new ward complex aims to enhance healthcare services for police officers, their families, and the public. The president emphasized the importance of timely and quality medical care for officers, who frequently encounter physical and psychological challenges during their duties. He urged the hospital to uphold stringent hygiene and safety standards, ensuring proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.\n\nYohuno welcomed the commissioning, highlighting the facility's role in improving healthcare for police personnel and their loved ones. He highlighted the expanded capacity to reduce the need for patient transfers and provide quicker access to specialized care. The IGP affirmed the police's commitment to maintaining the facility and delivering top-notch healthcare to all patients.",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned an 85-bed ward complex at the Police Hospital, praising the IGP and police service for enhanced security.",
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        "published": "2026-10-13T14:34:45.000Z"
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        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "President Mahama commissions 85-bed facility at Police Hospital; Announces GH¢500m in support for police infrastructure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/president-mahama-commissions-85-bed-facility-at-police-hospital",
        "published": "2026-10-13T15:23:34.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Mahama commissions Christian Tetteh Yohuno Ward Complex at Police Hospital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/mahama-commissions-christian-tetteh-yohuno-ward-complex-at-police",
        "published": "2026-10-13T16:52:23.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Mahama commends IGP, Police Service for improved security and crime investigations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/mahama-commends-igp-police-service-for-improved-security-and-crime",
        "published": "2026-10-13T20:55:09.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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