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‘Continuous exposure to heat can lower sperm production’
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• Dr Francis Wuobar, Gynecologist at Eastern Regional Hospital
Men who expose themselves to excessive heat by using motorcycles, placing laptop computers on their lap and working for long, enjoying hot baths, wearing tight clothing and sitting for long periods, have been advised to stop as the practice can negatively affect their sperm production, and lead to infertility.
Research has shown that overexposure to heat can cause scrotal heating that affects sperm quality.
Dr Francis Woubar, a Senior Doctor and Gynaecologist at the Eastern Regional Hospital has advised men to desist from exposing themselves to heat to stay fertile.
He explained in an interview with this reporter that “when it’s hot, the scrotum relaxes and the testicles settle lower. Sperm cells die when exposed to too much heat and continuous exposure to higher temperatures can cause sperm production to be lower, or cause the production of abnormally shaped sperm cells which can result in infertility.”
He added that if the testicular temperature was maintained above a desirable level for prolonged period, it could impair sperm production’s quantity and quality.
“There are some men who always have laptops on their thighs and work for long, while some are always enjoying hot baths, wearing too much tight clothes among others,” he said, indicating that these could affect their sperm production.
Dr Woubar further advised mothers who had been engaging in putting hot water on the penises of their baby boys to heal their wounds after circumcision, to desist from it.
He said the practice of exposing their babies’ testicles to heat could be harmful to them.
Dr Woubar advised that to decrease the heat on the scrotum and testicles, there was the need for men to wear loose clothes to allow for proper air circulation around the scrotum and testicles.
“Avoid placing laptops on the lap, taking hot baths and wearing tight clothes as well as sitting for long periods,” he emphasised.
He said that it would do men a lot of good if they ate healthy food and avoided smoking, drinking alcohol among other harmful practices.
From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman, Koforidua
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
