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Breast Care International advises men to go for breast screening
Dr Wiafe- Addai
Between one and three percent of men are diagnosed with breast cancer in Ghana annually, Dr Beatrice Wiafe-Addai, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Peace and Love Hospital has disclosed.
Dr Wiafe- Addai, also the Founder of Breast Care International (BCI), said this was as a result of mortality rates which varied according to the stage at presentation, adding that 60-70 percent of men with breast cancer reported at the hospital late and come in with late stage disease and due to this close to 50 percent died.
Dr Wiafe- Addai made this known in an interview with The Spectatorahead of her health walk which takes place on October 1, 2022 at Tepa in the Ashanti Region.
She explained that stages 0, 1, 2 were the early stages and could be cured easily when detected early.
“The stages 3 and 4 were the last stages and organs spread to the target organs such as the liver, brains, lungs and bones leading to the death”
“Men normally do not have breast so we advise them to be vigilant and slide soapy hands on their chest when bathing to examine whether they have lumps or not” she said.
Dr Wiafe- Addai said there was no cause of breast cancer in men but a risk factor including age and family history could increases a person’s chances of getting cancer.
“Men do not stand high chances of getting breast cancer unlike women but there is the need for men to go for screening yearly or do self-examination” she added.
She advised both male and female to do self-examination or go for routine checkup early because it was curable especially at it early stage.
Breast Care International (BCI) Ghana will organise a health walk on October 1, at Tepa in the Ashanti region for the 10th year in a row for a cure for breast cancer.
Themed “Brest Cancer Won’t Rest, So Why Should We?” is expected to record a number of health-conscious people walking to raise awareness about breast cancer while celebrating survivors.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
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Energy Minister announces full restoration of power generation units after major grid disruption
Energy Minister, John Jinapor has announced that all power generation units affected by the recent national grid disruption have been fully restored and are back in service.
According to the Minister on social media, engineers, technicians and emergency response teams worked continuously to restore electricity supply and stabilise the national grid after the incident caused major challenges within the power sector.
In a statement, the Minister praised the efforts of personnel from the Ghana Grid Company Limited, Volta River Authority and Electricity Company of Ghana for their commitment and coordination during the emergency.
“Mission accomplished. All generation units are now back in service,” the Minister stated.
He explained that despite the scale of the disruption, technical teams worked around the clock to restore power and secure stability within the system.
“Through their tireless work, discipline, and commitment to country, power has been restored and system stability secured,” he said.
The Minister further expressed appreciation to the leadership and staff of GRIDCo, VRA, ECG and other supporting agencies for their collective response to the crisis.
According to him, the successful restoration of the system demonstrates the resilience and capability of Ghanaian professionals in times of national difficulty.
“This moment shows that even under pressure, Ghana can rely on the strength and skill of its people,” he added.
The Minister offered prayers for the country’s energy sector and the engineers who led the restoration efforts.
“May God bless our engineers, our energy sector, and our nation,” he stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
