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Abortion, miscarriage can cause breast cancer
Dr Partey-Newman
The Chief Executive Officer of Ladybits Health and Wellness Clinic,Dr Victoria Partey-Newmansaysabortion and miscarriagecould put a woman at risk of developing breast cancer.
According to her, a miscarriage or termination of a pregnancy halt the process of breast enlargement which is occasioned by the increased levels of the estrogen hormones.
“So miscarriage or abortion will expose the mother to high concentrations of estrogen and it can give some type of breast cancer.”
Dr Newman said this in an interview with The Spectator on Thursday at herresidence in Dome, Accra.
“During pregnancy there are hormonal changes, one of the hormones that increases is the estrogen which helps with the increase in breast size, a process known as cell differentiation,” she said.
She said cell differentiation usually occurs in the second half of the pregnancy with miscarriage normally occurring in the first half.
She explained that when estrogen is released without the differentiation, it could put one at risk of developing breast cancer, especiallywhen the pregnancy was miscarried at that stage.
“It is the same with abortion; when one does not go full term with the pregnancy and the fetusis aborted before the first half of the pregnancy and there is an increase in estrogen without differentiation, it can lead to breast cancer.
“So we can say the hormonal changes of estrogen in the first half of pregnancy that affects the undifferentiated breast cells can put one at risk of breast cancer,” she stated.
DrPartey-Newman therefore urged women to constantly examine their breast and also called on government to take up the cost of treatment.
She encouraged men to support their partners when they are diagnosed of the disease and not abandoned them.
DrPartey-Newman said sucking the breast by men may reduce the risk of breast cancer among women.
She explained that the hormones released during breastfeedingwhich have been found to prevent breast cancer were also released during sucking.
However, she indicated that studies had not confirmed whether sucking of breast by men can reduce the risk of cancer likebreastfeeding.
“When a woman breastfeeds a child, there is the release of a hormone known as oxytocin. This hormone is what forms the bond between the mother and child. It is also released during love-making between a man and a women when the breast is sucked,” she said.
DrPartey-Newman saidthere were no confirmed studies on sucking of breast but sucking it has the tendency to reduce breast cancer just because of the release of hormones.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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Let’s reintroduce Cultural Studies to complement educational reforms — Tourism Minister
Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has emphasised the importance of reintroducing Cultural Studies in schools as part of Ghana’s broader educational reform agenda.
She said Cultural Studies would complement existing efforts to reposition Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to promote digital literacy and expand Creative Arts education.
Speaking at the 2025 Homowo Festival of the people of Ningo-Prampram, held on the theme: “Education: The Best Legacy for our Children,” Madam Gomashie said cultural education was critical to national identity and development.
She noted that the festival’s theme aligned with the Government’s vision to transform education in Ghana and encouraged the youth to embrace it not only as a means of personal development but also as a way of preserving traditional values.
These values, including patience, wisdom, and hard work, were at the core of the Homowo celebration, the Minister said.
“Cultural festivals like Homowo are vital instruments for strengthening cultural identity, preserving historical memory, and fostering national unity. Additionally, festivals serve as platforms for educating the youth through storytelling, music, dance, and other traditional practices, while also providing opportunities for community engagement.”
Madam Gomashie highlighted the strong foundation that Ghana’s tourism was built on, which included culture, traditions, and the creative industry, collectively contributing to over GH¢4.8 billion to the economy.
“Festivals give tourists reasons to visit our country. Therefore, with the right infrastructure and the development of all the domains, the sector can do more than what has been recorded,” she added.
Mr Sam Nartey George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, commended the community for their vibrant participation in the festival. He announced plans for the construction of a new nursing training school in Ningo, aimed at expanding access to healthcare education in the area.
Nene Osroagbo Djangmah XII, Paramount Chief of Great Ningo Traditional Area; King Dr Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse; Nene Tetteh Wakah III, Paramount Chief of the Prampram Traditional Area; Prof. Odaifio Welentsi III, Paramount Chief of the Nungua Traditional Area; Naana Dugbakuwor Dugba II, Paramount Queen Mother of Great Ningo; and Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, Special Envoy on Religion and Inter-Faith Affairs, who represented the Chief of Staff, were among dignitaries at the festival. -GNA
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Focus on more pressing issues like Galamsey, not hate speech – Ellen Ama Daaku to Mahama
An aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia,Ellen Ama Daaku has advised President John Dramani Mahama to shift his attention from social media hate speech to more urgent national issues such as illegal mining.
Speaking in an interview, she noted that the President’s recent comments about tracking the IP addresses of people who spread hate speech were unnecessary.
According to her, President Mahama must first define what he considers to be hate speech before seeking to punish people for it.
Ms. Daaku argued that the President himself had benefitted from hate speech and social media attacks in the past when he was in opposition.
She said even during his time in government, he described his opponents and their tribesmen in unpalatable terms, which later drew complaints from former President Nana Akufo-Addo to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
She stressed that harsh criticism of leaders on social media should not automatically be considered hate speech, adding that former leaders, including former President Nana Akufo-Addo had all been subjected to it.
“He is only feeling what Nana Akufo-Addo went through for eight years,” she remarked.
While acknowledging the need to regulate misconduct online, Ms. Daaku insisted that going after social media activists should not be a priority.
She noted that many political activists, including herself, had been insulted and attacked online but never called for arrests.
She concluded that President Mahama should focus his energy on solving pressing problems such as galamsey and the economy instead of concentrating on critics on social media.
By: Jacob Aggrey
