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Sulu Investment Limited Partners BCSG to Support Breast Cancer Treatment
Sulu Investment Limited, producers of Nero premium water and beverages, has partnered with the Breast Cancer Society of Ghana (BCSG) to support nationwide breast cancer awareness, early detection, and patient care, as part of efforts to reduce breast cancer-related deaths in the country.
The partnership was announced at a stakeholder engagement event in Accra on Friday, aimed at improving breast health outcomes for women.
Under the collaboration, a portion of proceeds from every bottle of Nero Water and Nero Beverages sold will be dedicated to funding breast cancer treatment and sustaining ongoing public education campaigns, with a particular focus on women.
The partnership was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Managing Director of Sulu Investments Limited, Mr. Manab Pattnaik, and the President of the Breast Cancer Society of Ghana, Dr. Josephine Nsaful, at BCSG’s office.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Pattnaik said the company’s support was driven by its commitment to corporate social responsibility and community wellbeing. He disclosed that Ghana records about 4,500 new breast cancer cases annually, with 60 to 70 per cent detected at advanced stages, making treatment difficult and costly.
According to him, investing in women’s health was an investment in the nation’s social and economic future, noting that nearly 60 per cent of the company’s workforce are women.
For her part, Dr. Josephine Nsaful of the Breast Cancer Society of Ghana welcomed the partnership, describing it as timely and critical. She noted that many breast cancer patients in Ghana abandon treatment due to financial challenges, leading to disease recurrence and preventable deaths.
Dr. Nsaful emphasised that early detection remains the most effective way to reduce mortality, adding that breast cancer can be treated and cured when diagnosed early. She said the partnership would strengthen awareness creation, community outreach, and financial support for patients.
Adding a personal perspective, Ms. Georgina Kuma-Dzagah of the Society described the initiative as a lifeline for many women. She recounted the emotional and financial toll of breast cancer, stating that many young and strong women lose their lives simply because they cannot afford care in time.
“This partnership is a reminder that when passion meets purpose, action becomes possible,” she said, expressing gratitude to Sulu Investment Limited and the media for helping to amplify the message nationwide.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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The National Identification Authority has resumed the Ghana Card registration exercise for children between the ages of 6 and 14 in the Volta and Oti regions.
According to the Authority, the exercise begins on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority.
In a statement issued on May 4, the NIA said the exercise forms part of a nationwide campaign aimed at registering about 3.1 million children to strengthen Ghana’s national identity system.
The Authority explained that the Volta and Oti regions are the first areas selected for the phased national rollout, with each phase expected to last at least 21 days.
Registration teams are expected to move from school to school, covering both public and private institutions, to register eligible children.
The NIA said registration will take place daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
It added that children within the age bracket who are not in school can visit designated schools or registration centres in their communities to register.
According to the Authority, parents or guardians registering a child must present the child’s original birth certificate, valid Ghanaian passport or certificate of acquired citizenship.
Where these documents are unavailable, a parent, relative or legal guardian may complete an Oath of Identity form.
The NIA further explained that in cases where a child has no known relatives, two Social Welfare Officers may vouch for the child under oath.
Parents and guardians who have enrolled their children onto the National Health Insurance Scheme were encouraged to present the child’s NHIS card or number during registration.
The Authority stressed that persons presenting children for registration must be Ghanaian citizens, at least 18 years old, mentally sound and possess a valid Ghana Card.
The NIA also advised children who registered during the 2024 pilot phase but have not yet received their cards to visit their district offices for collection.
The Authority warned that providing false information or assisting in the registration of non-Ghanaians is a criminal offence punishable by law.
It reaffirmed its commitment to building a secure, reliable and inclusive national identity system for all Ghanaians.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Police in the Aburi District arrested 11 suspects for alleged possession of arms and ammunition without authority in connection with the Adambrobe chieftaincy dispute, the Command revealed on Monday.
Ten suspects were arrested on Sunday, May 3, at Adambrobe, Aburi.
Police identified them as Dawu Joseph, a farmer; Kwame Aboagye, a vulcanizer; Samuel Obeng, a taxi driver in Adambrobe; Owusu Paul, a member of the Adambrobe Asekyere family; Jerry John Kwame Atilla, a businessman in Sowutuom; and private security men Evans Dekadzor, Christian Atsu, Samuel Annan, Thomas Davidson, and Richard Agyeman.
The Aburi District Command retrieved five pump-action rifles, 23 live cartridges, one taser, six phones, and one body armor during the operation.
Police also impounded two vehicles used to transport the suspects: an unregistered Ford pickup and a Toyota Corolla with registration number GE 2560-19.
An additional suspect, Douglas Amoako Danquah, was arrested Monday, May 4, after being sighted in a procession within the area, police said.
The arrests are linked to the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Adambrobe.
Suspects are currently in police custody assisting in investigations.
The Eastern Regional Police Command assured the public of their continued commitment to maintaining peace and stability in Adambrobe and urge all parties to exercise restraint.
