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Don’t abandon partners diagnosed with breast cancer – Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai
Dr Wiafe Addai seated third from right with other dignitries and the students after the programme
Men have been advised not to abandon their partners when they are diagnosed with breast cancer.
According to a Breast Surgeon, women are most affected by this disease and need love and attention, but they are rather rejected.
Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai gave this advice a Health Talk organised by the Peace and Love Hospital in collaboration with Provident Insurance Company at Accra at the Accra College of Education Demonstration School on Thursday.
“I have survivors of breast cancer whose husbands neglected or abandoned them, thinking they will die but they are still alive and looking beautiful” she said .
The event themed “Breast Cancer Wont Rest So Why Should We” was to create awareness on the disease and how it can be cured.
She explained that family members must also show love to breast cancer survivors and encourage them in these difficult times because their presence could make them live longer even after recovery.
Dr Wiafe Addai stated that World Health Organisation (WHO) Report showed that cancer was killing more women than Malaria and HIV and stressed the need for women to be enlightened.
She added that self-examination and early detection would help save the situation in time, and cautioned against stigmatization.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Provident Insurance Company, Mr Michael Justice Ashongalso stated that as part of the company to give back to society, they collaborated with Peace and Love Hospital for this worthy course.
“Provident Insurance is 40 years this month and we want to use this opportunity for women to go for free screening which is sponsored by the company. Let all continue to educate women against this deadly disease in Ghana and Globally.I am proud to be part of this exercise as we cover the entire cost“he empasised.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
