Hot!
‘Allow professionals to help you’
Dr Constantini
A consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist, Dr. Dixie Constantini, has said that some deaths among women, relating to gynaecological problems and child birth could have been prevented if they had sought for help from their doctors.
Speaking with The Spectator on Sunday, Dr. Constantini said the little knowledge about the human body, false and misleading information on social media and the blatant exploitation of women seeking medical assistance have contributed to make a number of women shy away from the medical professionals to seek for help.
This, according to Dr. Constantini, poses a threat to women who she advised to always seek help from the trained medical professionals in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
“An Obstetrician Gynaecologist is the best doctor for you if you have any women-related issues. It takes lots of years of dedication to become one,” she said.
She narrated how a young lady lost her life due to her ignorance about ectopic pregnancy.
“Instead of seeking medical attention, she resorted to prayer, believing to have a safe period of pregnancy and delivery but it ruptured and took her life.”
She said ectopic pregnancies (a pregnancy in which the fetus develops outside the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube) are dangerous and needed to be dealt with in the hospital.
According to Dr Constantini, such things must not happen in this day and age and as a result has created a Facebook on which she has reached out to thousands of women all over the world to educate them for free for over four years.
Some of the notable topics discussed over the years were Postpartum Depression, Caesarean Session, Vaginal Steaming, InVitro Fertilisation (IVF), Egg Donation and the need for male involvement in the pregnancy journey.
She said their expertise cannot be replaced by Google because the body of a woman was more complex than one thinks.
With almost a decade of practice, she noted that every mother needed to talk to an Obstetrician Gynaecologist at least once during their pregnancy.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema.
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
Hot!
Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
