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Share stories to encourage others – Breast Cancer survivors told
Radiation oncologist, and President of BSoG Dr Hannah Ayettey (Second from
left) with some breast cancer survivors and representatives of the BSoG
The Black Women Rising Cancer Support Proj¬ect (BWRCSP) has been launched in Accra with a call on survivors of the disease to muster courage to share their stories to encourage the newly diagnosed.
The project is the flagship programme of the Leanne Pero Foundation, a registered UK Charity, offering help, informa¬tion and practical advice for people that have been diag¬nosed with cancer.
The initiative will help can¬vass support for many breast cancer patients and survivors in Ghana, while increasing aware¬ness about breast cancer in the country.
It is expected to kick-off in October in collaboration with the Breast Society of Ghana (BSoG), Breast Care Interna¬tional and other notable groups championing the cause of breast cancer awareness in Ghana.
Speaking at the official launch held at the residence of the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Ms Leanne Pero, a breast cancer survivor and founder of BWRCSP, she said “Black Women Rising is the support group I cre¬ated after my treatment and it has really been helpful to many breast cancer fighters. I, there¬fore, would like to encourage survivors to share their stories of survival and hope, to encour¬age people fighting this dreadful disease.”
“Let us develop the habit of speaking more about breast can¬cer to increase awareness.”
According to Ms Pero, she and her team were in Ghana to assess the breast cancer situa¬tion in the country and offer the needed support.
She disclosed that the project team would also visit Nigeria to assess the situation there.
On his part, the Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, Mr Keith McMahon, commended the group for the initiative in Ghana, adding that it would go a long way to save more lives.
He regretted the devastat¬ing effects of breast cancer on families and called for more initiatives geared at combating the disease.
By Raissa Sambou
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
