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Allow female doctors to handle breast screening – Concerned women
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A male doctor screening the breast of a female
Though the essence of breast cancer awareness campaign is gradually catching up with Ghanaians, the presence of young male doctors who conduct the screening in some of the hospitals, seems to be taking the zeal out of some women who are yet to give birth to go to the hospital for this important exercise.
Their concern came from reports they had received from some of their friends that they were examined by male doctors when they went for breast screening, contrary to their wish.
A couple of pretty ladies The Spectator interviewed on the issue but wished to remain anonymous, said though they appreciated the awareness creation campaign being carried out every year to educate Ghanaians on the dangers of the disease and the need to have early screening, they felt shy to report at the hospital to be examined by young male doctors.
According to them, they would have preferred female doctors to be in-charge of the exercise so as to encourage ladies of their calibre to go for breast screening.
“This is our humble appeal and we would be extremely glad if it is given the needed attention,” they pleaded.
Ms Veronica Dordaa, an anaesthetist at St John of God Hospital, Amrahia, in the Adentan Municipality, asked the women who had expressed this concern and others who shared the same sentiments to put aside their coyness and go for the screening since the benefit they would derive outweighed the shyness.
She said that at St John of God Hospital for instance, midwives had been trained and placed in-charge of breast screening, adding that they only referred cases which were beyond them to medical doctors.
Ms Dordaa explained that male gynaechologists had been of immense assistance to many women who had become proud mothers while female midwives continued to partner male doctors in the delivery process.
She said physicians per their training and ethics, were preoccupied with ensuring that patients were cured and would not take undue advantage of them when they sought medical care at the hospital.
Ms Dordaa, therefore, advised young women to take their health issues seriously, clear their minds of negative ideas and seek assistance at the hospital without delay.
A mother of three said when really confronted with the challenges of labour, an expectant mother would forget about the sex of the health official who attended to her and follow whatever directives given to enable her to be delivered of her child, adding that incidents of shyness would automatically fizzle out when faced with real life situation.
By Raymond Kyekye
An International Relations student at Cumbria University, Rumzia Sule, has been officially crowned Miss Ghana 2026, emerging victorious over 12 other contestants to claim the coveted national title.
The grand finale of the 69th edition, held under the theme “Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy,” saw the University of Ghana graduate Fatimatu Zara Ishacu finish as the first runner-up and Whitney Opoku Nketia adjudged the second runner-up.
Other awards, such as Miss Fitness, Miss Talent, Miss Eloquent, Most Beautiful Skin, Miss Congeniality, Most Disciplined, and Miss Photogenic, went to Nedlyn Appiah, Lucille Akua Oputa-Otutu, Davinia Owusu Kuffuor, Lawrencia Serwaa Amankwa, Fatimatu Zara Ishacu, Anita Appiah, and Whitney Opoku Nketia, in that order.
Rumzia also won the Beauty with Purpose award.
Unlike previous editions, this year’s pageant adopted a strategic, scaled-down format. Shifting away from traditional pomp and pageantry, to a more personal and community skills development theme.
The final selection was held at the Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra before an elite panel of judges, relatives of contestants amongst others present to witness the historic occasion.
According to the organisers, Exclusive Events Ghana and the Miss Ghana Foundation, the format change was a deliberate choice, as part of preparations towards the upcoming milestone for the brand both nationally and internationally, that is, next year’s landmark 70th, in Ghana and this year’s 75th anniversaries, internationally.
Despite the cozy setting of the coronation, the finalists underwent the full, rigorous pageant journey following nationwide auditions on June 27, 2026.
The young women participated in intensive, weeks-long mentorship, leadership, and entrepreneurship programme designed to test their resilience, empathy, discipline, and professionalism.
Furthermore, the contestants demonstrated their commitment to national development by rolling up their sleeves for the National Clean-Up Exercise, supporting President John Dramani Mahama’s call to restore cleanliness across Ghana by desilting choked gutters in parts of Accra.
The Foundation emphasised that these outreach programmes were vital evaluation tools used to identify a queen who genuinely embodies compassion and a willingness to serve society beyond the glamour of the stage.
Rumzia’s exceptional public speaking and commanding vision ultimately separated her from the field.
As the new Miss Ghana 2026, Rumzia will now begin preparations to represent the nation on the international stage at the upcoming Miss World pageant in Vietnam.
Born on August 14, 1980 in Cape Coast, where centuries-old castles still whisper of slavery, resistance and survival, musician Lexikon says his life has been shaped by the weight of history and the hope of renewal.
Growing up among the relics of the transatlantic slave trade, the artist developed an early hunger for truth, justice and identity.
That search took him from the halls of Mfantsipim School to the Chartered Institute of Marketing in the UK, where he fused academic training with a growing passion for artistry.
But it is on stage, through reggae and dancehall, that Lexikon’s voice finds its fullest expression.
According to him, “Music is not just entertainment. It is a call to the youth, a challenge to corrupt power, and a hymn of hope.”
Over the years, Lexikon has built a catalogue of 15 albums. Through his Baanfire Revolution, he champions Pan-Africanism, self-reliance and empowerment. With his Christ-For-I Mission, he uses the same platform to redirect hearts to faith and purpose.
Industry watchers describe his work as more than sound, a movement, a sermon, and in his words, “a revolution wrapped in melody.”
Now based in Accra, the father, artist and advocate says he remains committed to speaking for Africa’s young people.
For Lexikon, music is the tool: a reminder that even in struggle, there is room for renewal, and that, as he puts it, “music can be the whip of change.”
As Ghana’s creative scene continues to evolve, Lexikon stands as one of the voices merging culture, spirituality and social commentary rooted in Cape Coast history, but speaking directly to a new generation across the continent.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
