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We need breast cancer awareness at all times

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October each year is earmarked for breast cancer awareness to sensitise the public on the dangers and prevention of breast cancer. This is important since the disease is dangerous and can be contracted at any point in time. While the disease is mostly prevalent in women it can affect men also. The education should, therefore, cover both men and women throughout the year Cancer normally affects the body cells and when it goes beyond a certain limit, it becomes difficult to treat. It is for this reason that early diagnosis
is important as the experts have been saying. Delay in early detection can worsen the situation and make things get out of hand. This can also lead to death. Breast cancer experts should, therefore, train more people and equip them with relevant knowledge to enable them spread the
education throughout the country effectively and efficiently. Breast cancer, according to experts, is treatable but it must be reported early enough. Anyone suspecting signs of breast cancer should not wait and go to prayer camps for matters to worsen before going to the hospital for medical care.
Again, such people should not go to herbalists who may not have relevant knowledge about the disease. Both men and women must take note of this and seek proper treatment from professional health personnel. The fight against breast cancer is a collective effort that must be embraced and supported by all to succeed. As it has been pointed out already, the education and sensitisation should be carried out throughout the year with October serving as the high point of education and sensitisation.

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Unhygienic food selling environment: A serious concern that must be addressed

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Food stuff being sold near an open gutter

Dear Editor,

It is often said that a healthy nation is a wealthy nation. However, this saying becomes worrying when the health of citizens is threatened by the conditions under which the food they consume daily is sold.

In Ghana, the conditions under which food is sold is quite disturbing. Over the years, I have observed that the environments where food is prepared and sold are often unhygienic.

In many cases, containers holding food such as rice and waakye are left uncovered or not properly covered, exposing them to contamination.

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While many Ghanaians paid little attention in the past to the conditions under which food was sold, the narrative seems to be changing in recent years.

I recall an incident during my days in Senior High School (S.H.S.) when my friends and I went out to buy food. At one location, some of us chose not to buy because we assumed the food would be expensive due to how neat the place looked.

Unfortunately, we ended up purchasing food from a different place that was somewhat unhygienic. We overlooked the poor conditions because we believed the quantity offered was better than at the cleaner location.

However, I am certain that my friends and I would not repeat such a mistake today, as we now understand the health implications of that decision.

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While public education is important in addressing this issue, I believe it is time for regulatory and law enforcement agencies, such as the Food and Drug Authority (FDA), to crack the whip on food sellers and vendors who operate in unhygienic environments and conditions.

As citizens, we must also be mindful of where we buy our food to protect ourselves and our families from diseases and illnesses. We should choose ‘quality’ over ‘quantity’ and prioritize our health.

From Syram

Oyarifa

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Provide adequate protection for footballers

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Dear Editor,

I write to express concern and call for improved security measures before and after every football match.

The recent robbery attack that led to the tragic death of a player, on their return from a Match day 29 game against Samartex, is both shocking and heartbreaking.

The incident, which reportedly occurred around 10:30 p.m., highlights the growing risks faced by players and team officials while traveling.

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Football is meant to unite and entertain, not to expose lives to danger. It is therefore imperative that authorities, the Ghana Football Association, and security agencies put in place adequate protection for teams, especially during late-night travels.

I strongly urge all stakeholders to treat this matter with urgency to prevent such unfortunate incidents from recurring.

From Eugene Ampiaw

Accra

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