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Don’t deny children eggs …nutritionist tells parents
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Mr Chrisantus Dari
It is a sad situation in the Upper West Region that some children are denied eggs on the wrong assumption that they will grow to become thieves when they are fed on eggs.
But the Deputy Chief Nutrition Officer in the region, Mr. Chrisantus Dari has condemned the act describing it as untrue, unfounded with no scientific proof.
The myth had for several years limited the consumption of eggs in the region leading to malnutrition among children who did not have the benefit of consuming other protein-giving foods like meat and milk.
“Egg is one of the cheapest protein you can find on the market and it contains six to seven grammes of protein for the body with about 140miligrammes of choline which is good for the development of children so in the absence of a comparatively expensive protein like meat, eggs can adequately serve the daily nutritional needs of children”, he stated.
Mr Dari made this known on the sidelines of a workshop for Nutritionists and Dieticians in the region at Wa to enable them to step up education on regular consumption of eggs.
The meeting which was at the behest of the Ghana National Egg Campaign Secretariat sought to update the nutrition officers on the most recent research findings on eggs to enable them to deliver same to people at the various health centres during their routine sensitisation outreach.
The Nutritionist noted that the myth was probably coined to discourage children from developing a taste for the product which would limit the strain on caregivers in a region where people could barely afford eggs.
He said even with the increased education for improved egg consumption, the price of eggs was a source of worry to some people and, therefore, discouraged them from consuming the product.
He used the opportunity to call on Ghana Poultry Association to take a look at the trend and endeavour to produce more eggs to meet the increasing demand in order to ensure a reduction in prices of eggs to encourage high consumption.
“There are several myths surrounding the consumption of eggs to the extent that some people even believe that pregnant women who consume eggs are likely to suffer miscarriages or experience difficult labour but these are ways, I believe ,to prevent the burden of having to provide eggs regularly for the family”, he said.
He was grateful to the GNECS for the training which, he said, would equip the officers with the latest information on eggs in order to enhance their sensitisation programmes.
The Coordinator of the GNECS, Ms Comfort Acheampong disclosed that a combination of egg and vegetables was a sure way for the obese to lose weight.
“Eggs are not harmful to the body as has been alleged in earlier studies and it is good for weight loss because one whole egg can be consumed alone to curb hunger without necessarily eating any other food”, she said.
From Lydia Darlington Fordjour, Wa
A Chevrolet Cruze was destroyed by fire at La Town Park in Accra on Friday, August 1, 2026, but no injuries were recorded.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) said firefighters from the Trade Fair Fire Station responded to an emergency call about the incident at the La Town Park area near McDan.
According to the Greater Accra Regional Public Relations Office of the GNFS, the distress call was received at 8:31 a.m., and firefighters arrived at the scene at 8:39 a.m. to begin containment operations.
The Service said the fire was brought under control within 10 minutes through what it described as swift intervention and tactical operations. This prevented the flames from spreading to nearby structures and surrounding areas.
However, the vehicle involved was completely burnt.
“No casualties or injuries were sustained during the incident,” the GNFS stated.
The Fire Service advised drivers to carry out regular safety checks on their vehicles and keep a functional fire extinguisher in their cars to help deal with unexpected fire outbreaks.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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ProofreadChildren exposed to arts, culture early develops strong intellectual, communication skills – Acting E/R CNC Director
Toddlers from various kindergarten schools in the Eastern Region on Tuesday thrilled patrons with impressive cultural performances at this year’s Kindergarten festival organised by the Centre for National Culture (CNC) in Koforidua.
The children from the participating schools recited poetry, staged drama performances and performed a variety of traditional dances, including Kete, Kpatse, Borborbor and Apatampa, under the theme: ‘Little Stars: Celebrating Our Culture for Future Impact.’
Participating schools included Love Community Kindergarten, Koforidua Grammar School, Solomon School, Charles Wesley Academy, Unique Kiddie Care, Alpha Hills School, Assemblies of God Kindergarten, Brentford Academy, Liberty Academy, Berlin Academy, Bolders Journey School and New Dawn School.
The Acting Eastern Regional Director of the CNC, Dr Salamatu Alhassan, said research had shown that children exposed to arts and culture from an early age developed strong intellectual and communication skills.
“These toddlers participating in this festival have the potential to be ahead of their peers because training in arts and culture broadens their minds and enhances their intelligence.
Dr Alhassan said, considering the numerous benefits of arts and cultural education, it was important to nurture children from an early age to become future ambassadors of Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and contributors to the country’s creative economy.
She said the CNC was mandated to promote Ghana’s arts and culture and assured that such festivals would continue to be organised regularly to provide more children with opportunities to develop their talents.
Dr Alhassan encouraged parents and teachers to support children to participate in cultural festivals and related activities to help build their confidence, creativity and appreciation of Ghanaian culture.
The Eastern Regional Director of the Department of Children, Mr Emmanuel Nana Osei, said exposing young children to Ghanaian culture through such festivals was essential because it helped them develop a strong sense of identity.
He said as future leaders, children needed to understand their cultural roots to develop a sense of belonging and appreciate the need to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Mr Osei also urged parents to encourage their children to participate in poetry, drama and traditional dance activities to nurture their talents and preserve Ghana’s cultural heritage.
From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman, Koforidua
