Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) is an enzyme that helps red blood cells function properly. A deficiency in this enzyme can lead to a condition known as G6PD deficiency affecting millions worldwide. What is G6PD Deficiency? G6PD deficiency is a genetic disorder that affects the production of the G6PD enzyme. This enzyme helps protect red blood
Instructors from the GIMPA-PURC Centre of Excellence in Public Utility Regulation (GIMPA-CEPUR), together with some of their students toured GRIDCo’s System Control Centre (SCC), to observe the practical aspect of the theories learnt in the classroom. The students had undergone a two-week course in, “High Level Training in Regional Electricity Market – the Case of
Why Testing is Important• Early Detection: Prostate cancer often develops slowly and may not show symptoms for years. Testing can detect cancer before symptoms arise, allowing for earlier intervention.• Risk Assessment: Testing helps determine an individual's risk level. Men with a family history of prostate cancer or certain genetic factors may benefit from earlier or
A delegation from ENI Ghana has paid a working visit to GRIDCo. In stating their purpose for the visit, the delegation disclosed that, ENI wanted to understand GRIDCo’s operations and to understand how the Company manages the different challenging situations to deliver stable power. ‘ENI needs to understand how GRIDCo manages the system in the
Two officials from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), recently paid a working visit to the GRIDCo Management Team. The main purpose of the visit was to introduce the new Deputy Country Director to the Company. It also served as a good platform for the AFD Officer who has been working on GRIDCo’s portfolio to
The first cohort of twenty-five (25) senior staff recently attended the 2024 Pre-Retirement Seminar, organised by GRIDCo’s Human Resources (HR) Department. The programme, which was held at the Volta River Authority (VRA) Academy, Akuse, offered insights into pre-retirement preparations and how to live healthy during retirement. In his opening remarks, Dr. Edwin Kuntu Bankson, Senior
In the previous issue, we discussed what prostate cancer is, along with its symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis. In this issue, we will focus on treatment and prevention options, as well as the importance of early detection.Treatment OptionsTreatment for prostate cancer depends on several factors, including the stage of cancer, the patient’s overall health, and
In collaboration with the Human Resources (HR) Department and System Operations Department, GRIDConsult has put together a two-week training programme on Fundamental Training for Operators, for staff from CENPOWER Company Limited. To ensure the smooth running of the grid, Operators are required to undergo the Operators’ Course, to facilitate seamless communication between Grid Participants and
The Land Management Department, recently participated in the internal Right-of-Way (RoW) Sensitisation Tour, which served as the final lap for all internal engagements, aimed at promoting a deeper understanding and compliance with the new RoW Policy.In his remarks, Ing. Bismark Anane, Director, Land Management Department (LMD) said that the issues at stake informed the need
The Technical Services Department (TSD), with the support of the Human Resources (HR) Department, has trained Operating Supervisors and their Assistants in the revised Standard Protection Code (SPC). A total of nineteen (19) Operators were trained.The Standard Protection Code (SPC) is the Operations Manual for GRIDCo, which guides the operations and maintenance of all transmission
