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Adolescents cautioned against abusing emergency contraceptives
Using emergency contraceptives the wrong way or for the wrong purpose can be detrimental to one’s health, a medical expert has cautioned women and young girls.
Mrs Gifty Maloe Nartey, a Physician Assistant, explained that, abusing emergency contraceptives could delay ovulation, and disrupt menstrual cycle.
She disclosed this in an exclusive interview with The Spectator on Monday.
Mrs Nartey said emergency contraceptives were not to be taken often, because it served as an emergency bed control pill, hence the need for women, particularly adolescent girls, to plan their sex lives well to avoid encountering problems.
She admonished adolescent girls who were in school to abstain from unplanned sex because that could lead to different problems emanating from teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and diseases, among others.
According to Mrs Nartey, adolescent girls must know the consequences associated with unprotected sex to make informed choices about their sex life and health.
She stressed that, adolescent girls must be educated on the correct use of device or drug used to prevent pregnancy to help in saving them from unwanted pregnancies.
She said the use of prescribed contraceptives would rather help adolescent girls to make informed choices for their sexual and reproductive health rights.
Mrs. Nartey who doubles as a Social and Behavioural Scientist said, “Using contraceptives the right way would enable adolescent girls stay in school to complete their academic pursuits successfully and become good citizens in the future.”
She observed that, “there were various types of contraceptives on the market and each of them had side effect, so it was appropriate to always consult the Family Planning Unit at any registered health facility to be given the best method that was suitable for the body.”
“The proper method of using contraceptives would not in any way trigger health complications, disorders and also affect an adolescent girl’s fertility,” she assured.
By Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah
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.
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