Editorial
Let’s create more awareness to fight breast cancer
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October is breast cancer awareness month (often known as “pink month”), and as such, there will be a number of events to educate the public, particularly women, on the risks of the disease and how to treat or prevent it.
Women typically dress in pink T-shirts with ribbon embellishments throughout this month to raise awareness of the illness.
This year’s breast cancer awareness month will be marked by a number of events, including walks, talks, and breast cancer screenings, among others.
The Spectator has fervent hope that the screening exercises will not be focused only in the urban centres but also in the rural areas as breast cancer is deadly and is no respecter of persons.
Additionally, October is a good time for breast cancer survivors to inspire people who are presently receiving treatment.
The Spectator encourages both men and women to take advantage of the testing programmes during this awareness creation month to be screened to know their statuses because breast cancer is preventable and treatable when identified early.
As early diagnosis can help to stop the disease from spreading to other parts of the body, it is preferable to be diagnosed early for treatment as opposed to delaying screening in case the unexpected occurs.
According to statistics, the disease claimed the lives of 685, 000 people globally in 2020, and in Ghana, over 4,000 women are diagnosed with the condition each year, making up 3.1 percent of all cancer cases.
Health professionals should arrange counselling sessions for all demographics to give hope to breast cancer patients who are already demoralised by their diagnosis.
Unfortunately, despite increased awareness, some people still hold superstitious views about the illness and believe witchcraft to be the root of breast cancer.
They are adamant that breast cancer is spiritual and can only be cured spiritually, thus they won’t go to hospitals for treatment.
While it is not wholly wrong to ask God for help during illness in the form of miracles, attributing the etiology of breast cancer to spiritual forces is inappropriate.
Unfortunately, people who delay only visit hospitals when there are complications and the sickness has spread to other organs, making it too late for treatment.
Others attempt to treat themselves by ingesting various mixtures, but they only make matters worse.
Therefore, in order to prevent complications, we suggest those who have the disease to seek competent medical care.
Although the cause of breast cancer is unknown health professionals have claimed that there are several risk factors that make people more likely to get the disease. These include, among others, bleaching, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking.
Instead of partaking in these activities, which can have a variety of negative effects on one’s health, it is best to have a healthy lifestyle by monitoring your food, exercising frequently, consuming less alcohol, and avoiding bleaching in order to live longer.
Breast cancer has claimed the lives of many and we must all make a concerted effort to fight the disease through awareness creation seeking regular health check and doing self-breast examination.
Following the decision to reintroduce the Regional Diary, it has become necessary to provide clear editorial direction on the modalities and content focus for each edition.
To make the Regional Diary more compelling, engaging and reflective of developments in the regions, the Editorial Conference has agreed that the first edition for each region should feature an exclusive interview with the political head of the region—the Regional Minister.
To this end it is expected that the interview will be anchored on the broader government agenda of “Resetting,” with particular emphasis on the administration’s performance nearly two years into its tenure.
The interview should provide an opportunity to assess the government’s interventions in the region, while allowing the Regional Minister to articulate the administration’s successes, challenges and priorities for the years ahead.
Among other things, the interview should explore:
- Key achievements and major interventions since the administration assumed office;
- The impact of government policies and programmes on the people of the region;
- Major challenges confronting the region and how the Regional Coordinating Council is addressing them;
- The status of major development projects and initiatives; Job creation, investment and economic opportunities within the region;
- The Minister’s priorities for the remainder of the administration’s tenure; and Other pressing issues of interest to the people of the region.
Each correspondent is encouraged to approach the interviews with depth and journalistic excellence, asking direct and substantive questions that elicit specific responses and go beyond political rhetoric.
This initiative presents an important opportunity for us to strengthen the Ghanaian Times’ presence and relevance in the regions, reclaim our position as a leading national daily and deepen our relationship with regional authorities and other key stakeholders.
I am confident that, with our collective commitment and professionalism, the Regional Diary can become a distinctive and influential component of the Ghanaian Times’ coverage.
I remain available for further discussions and welcome ideas and suggestions that will help improve the initiative.
Counting on your cooperation.
Thank you.
ACTING NEWS EDITOR
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Dear Editor,
Going viral can make someone famous overnight, but fame alone cannot build a sustainable entertainment industry.
Ghana is blessed with talented musicians, actors, comedians, content creators and other creative professionals. Social media has also created opportunities for young people to showcase their talents to audiences beyond Ghana.
However, we must ask whether we are building lasting careers or simply celebrating the next person to trend online.
Today, a song, skit or video can become popular within hours and disappear from public attention just as quickly. This culture of virality can create the impression that numbers, followers and online attention are the only measures of success.
Our creative industry needs to go beyond that. Young creative need proper management, business knowledge, financial literacy, education and opportunities to develop their skills. They also need structures that can help them turn talent into sustainable careers.
Ghana has the talent to become a major force in Africa’s creative economy. But talent without investment, structure and professional development can easily be wasted
Let us therefore stop asking only, “Who is trending?”, and begin asking, “Who is building a lasting career?” Our creative deserves more than temporary applause, they deserve an industry capable of turning Ghanaian talent into sustainable success.
From Elijah Arkoh
Kaneshie.
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