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Don’t sacrifice health for wealth – Dietician
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Mr. Wise Letsa
A dietician, Mr Wise Let¬sa has advised workers not to sacrifice their health in their quest to make ends meet.
Speaking in an inter¬view with The Spectator on Monday, he said, many people in an attempt to become wealthy, overwork themselves at the expense of their health.
He emphasised the need for ‘self-love,’ describing it as an important principle not only for bringing joy, happiness and realising one’s worth but also for improv-ing health and well-being.
Mr Letsa advised that people must devote same energy towards the welfare of others to themselves, es¬pecially with regard to issues concerning their health.
“If you love yourself, you should care for yourself. This however is not the case for many people. The daily hustles take the time need¬ed for self-care. In the end, they become stressed and get sick,” he said.
He said, making enough time for sleep and rest had not been the priority of many.
“Though there might not be time to sleep when work demands are so high, planning one’s activities well and making room for enough sleep, may be one of the best solutions to ensuring good health,” he said.
The Dietician stressed the need to also eat well and on time to make the body healthy.
“You will naturally not allow your body to feel hun¬gry for long because you love yourself. But this love even becomes more meaningful if you choose healthy foods,” he stressed.
He said persons who loved themselves, always made time to exercise, lose weight and stay healthy.
“I see how hard it is for my obese patients to even get up from their seats when they visit my consulting rooms. Also, many of them cannot afford to bend down and lace their own shoes, which frustrates them se¬verely. With love for oneself, you will be motivated to exercise,” he advised.
He assured that those who prioritised their health felt good about themselves and have peace within their bodies.
Mr Letsa said eating well would ensure good blood sugar levels, good cholester¬ol levels, weight control and good blood pressure.
The Dietician advised that everyone must love them¬selves a little more and stop taking decisions that would affect their health.
“Make that move that will benefit you. Hit the road, get a walk, dance, swim, or do any exercise that you find easy to do,” he said.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has disputed claims made on social media by comedian Michael Blackson concerning the treatment given to his late mother, saying a review found that the allegations did not accurately reflect what happened during her stay at the hospital.
In a statement issued in Accra on August 5, 2026, the management of UGMC expressed condolences to Mr. Blackson and his family over the death of his 83-year-old mother, who died at the facility on July 16, 2026.
The hospital said it had taken the concerns raised by Mr. Blackson seriously and conducted a thorough review in line with its clinical and administrative procedures.
According to the statement, the facts presented by Mr. Blackson on social media contained “numerous inaccuracies” and did not accurately reflect the medical care provided to his mother.
UGMC explained that she was referred to the facility from another hospital and received treatment there from May 27 to July 16, 2026, a period of about eight weeks.
The hospital stated that it would not release details of her diagnosis, treatment, medical records or other aspects of her care because it had a duty to protect patient confidentiality, even after death.
It said the decision was intended to respect the dignity of the deceased and the privacy of her family.
UGMC further stated that all clinical decisions at the facility are made by qualified healthcare professionals based on medical judgment, established standards of care and the best interests of the patient.
The statement added that such decisions are made in consultation with authorised family representatives where necessary and that billing and financial procedures are governed by institutional policies and are separate from clinical decision-making.
The hospital noted that it values feedback from patients and their families and considers both positive and negative comments important for improving the quality of care.
Mr. Blackson had earlier used social media to criticise the care his mother received at UGMC, prompting the hospital’s response.
By: Jacob Aggrey
