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Don’t abandon cancer treatment, complement it with prayers …Rev. Prof. Kyei urges patients
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A radiotherapist, Reverend Prof. Kofi Adesi Kyei, has asked breast cancer patients not to pause treatment and stressed the need to complement medical care with prayers. Prof. Kyei, who is the Chief Radiotherapist at the National Centre for Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, said many Ghanaian patients struggle to balance their religious beliefs with medical advice, especially after diagnosis.
Rev. Prof. Kyei, who has also been treating cancer patients for over 20 years, noted that in the African context, spirituality is deeply woven into everyday life, strongly influencing how people respond to illness. “Every African believes in some form of spirituality. It is a strong component of who we are,” he said.
He explained that some patients immediately associate cancer with death, prompting them to turn first to God and pastors. Additionally, he cited scenarios where patients abandon treatment and go for prayers, only to return with severe conditions.
While acknowledging the importance of prayer, he cautioned that it must not lead patients to abandon or delay treatment. “Some will pray and still come for treatment, and that is fine, but pausing treatment to rely solely on spiritual intervention can worsen the condition,” he warned.
He encouraged patients to integrate their faith with their medical journey while taking responsibility for their health. “Prayer is complementary. You can pray and have your treatment,” he noted.
Moreover, Rev. Prof. Kyei, who is again the Head of the Department, Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences at the University of Ghana, acknowledged the financial challenges associated with cancer care, describing treatment as expensive for many Ghanaian households.
He urged government to put stronger systems in place to support cancer treatment, saying such measures would be of immense help to patients and families.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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Construction of a major underground stormwater drain along the Dr. Busia Highway within the Kaneshie enclave will commence on September 7, 2026.
The Project Coordinator for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, Dr. Kwadwo Ohene Sarfo, announced this at a special media briefing on Wednesday.
According to him, the works will involve the construction of a double-cell underground rectangular drain measuring approximately 10 metres wide and 1.95 kilometres long, stretching from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction.
The new drain will replace the existing two 1.2-metre diameter pipes, which are inadequate to carry the volume of stormwater in the area.
Dr. Sarfo said the drain will connect at one end to the recently completed section within the Accra Academy campus and at the other end to the existing drain at Pamprom Junction.
He said the construction is expected to run from September 2026 to October 2027.
The project forms part of government’s broader flood prevention and mitigation programme aimed at addressing perennial flooding in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from the party’s National Chairmanship race.
In a statement issued yesterday, Chairman Wontumi who is currently serving a 20-year jail term said his decision was driven by his love for the party and his unwillingness to let his personal circumstances distract the NPP from its rebuilding efforts.
“There are moments in the life of a man when the heart wants to continue, but duty demands sacrifice. Moments when one must quietly set aside personal ambition, not because the dream has died, but because the family he loves must not be made to carry his burden. Today, I find myself at such a painful moment,” he wrote.
He disclosed that after many nights of prayer, sober reflection and consultations with his family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters, he concluded that his present situation must not become an additional burden on the NPP.
“This is not the decision my heart desired, but sometimes, true love requires us to release what we deeply want in order to protect what we love even more,” he added.
Recounting his years of service, Chairman Wontumi said he had served the party with everything within him, walking through heat and rain, travelling to remote communities and standing with the grassroots in both victory and defeat.
“For many years, I have served the NPP with everything within me… The NPP is not merely a political party to me. It is my family. It is my home. It is a cause to which I have dedicated a significant part of my life,” he stated.
He explained that the party, already carrying the pain of electoral defeat and the huge responsibility of preparing for the future, should not be made to carry his personal weight.
“That is why I cannot allow my present situation or personal ambition to distract the party from the difficult work of rebuilding. I cannot ask the party to carry my weight when it is already carrying the pain of defeat and the enormous responsibility of preparing for the battle ahead. I would rather carry this pain quietly than allow the party I love to suffer because of me,” he said.
He further sympathized with his supporters across the 16 regions, acknowledging that the decision would be painful for many who had sacrificed for his campaign.
“To my teeming supporters across all sixteen regions, I know this message will hurt. I know many of you will read it with tears in your eyes because I understand the sacrifices you have made for this journey,” he said.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
