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Emotional Surgery Critical in Management of NCDs — Prof. Badu Akosa
A renowned pathologist and lifestyle wellness consultant, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, has emphasised the importance of Emotional Surgery in the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
According to him, emotional well-being plays a critical role in both the development and management of NCDs such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer, yet it is often overlooked in conventional healthcare delivery.
Prof. Akosa made this observation in an interview with The Spectator in Accra last week.
He described Emotional Surgery as a holistic mental health and wellness approach developed by Robert Ekow Grimmond-Thompson, noting that it serves as a valuable complementary tool that addresses the emotional roots of stress-related illnesses.
According to Prof. Akosa, unresolved emotional stress significantly affects physical health outcomes, making it necessary for healthcare systems to integrate emotional and psychological care into conventional treatment models.
“Emotional Surgery can be a valuable tool for individuals seeking holistic healthcare. Its non-invasive nature and focus on emotional healing make it an attractive option for those looking beyond traditional therapies,” he explained.
The approach, he said, employs art, colour therapy and guided visualisation to promote emotional healing, restore mental balance and enhance overall well-being.
Prof. Akosa noted that Emotional Surgery could benefit diverse groups, including medical doctors experiencing burnout, corporate executives under intense pressure, students facing academic stress, and children developing emotional resilience.
He further explained that promoting emotional balance could help reduce anxiety, improve focus and decision-making, and support healthier lifestyles, particularly in high-stress environments.
The former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) also observed that Emotional Surgery holds promise for resource-limited settings where access to conventional mental health services remains limited.
He added that integrating holistic approaches into mental healthcare could strengthen prevention strategies, improve wellness outcomes and broaden the options available to individuals seeking mental and emotional support.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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The family of Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, a distinguished statesman and diplomat, has paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama. They officially informed him of his passing.
The delegation, representing the Gbeho family, noted that it was culturally and diplomatically important to formally notify the President of the loss before making a public announcement of his death.
Ambassador Gbeho was a towering figure in Ghanaian and international politics. He served in many diplomatic missions, including New York. He was Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, a Member of Parliament for the Anlo constituency, and President (formerly Executive Secretary) of the ECOWAS Commission.
He was widely respected for his role in regional integration and his contributions to global diplomacy at the United Nations.
President Mahama expressed his condolences and shared reflections on Ambassador Gbeho’s contributions to the country, West Africa and the world.
Funeral details will be announced later.
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has revoked all firearm permits in Ghana with immediate effect and announced a new registration process for all gun owners.
The minister made the announcement on Tuesday, June 23, at the information service department saying all individuals who currently hold licences to own firearms or sidearms must undergo a fresh registration process.
“From this afternoon, all permits that have been granted to any individual that you are holding a sidearm or firearm is hereby revoked,” Mr Muntaka said.
He explained that the government had identified gaps in the country’s firearm registration system and needed to introduce stricter measures to improve public safety.
“We are opening the window where everyone will have to come forward again to register or re-register the gun because we’ve changed the procedure,” he stated.
According to him, the government decided not to wait until the end of the year to make the changes because lives could still be saved within the next six months.
The Interior Minister said one of the new requirements would be mandatory mental health screening for applicants seeking firearm licences.
“We’ve seen that people with mental health have already gone through and have the sidearm. Now we are introducing mental health. Before we give you the sidearm, we have to be sure that you have the mental stability to hold the firearms,” he said.
Mr Muntaka also announced that applicants would be required to undergo drug tests before being granted licences.
“We’ve also realised that people who are on drugs are also holding their arms and they are legitimate because it’s been registered. Now you have to go through drug tests to be sure that you are not on drugs before you can hold sidearms,” he added.
The minister said the new measures form part of efforts by the government to tighten firearm control and prevent legally registered weapons from falling into the wrong hands.
He urged all firearm owners to cooperate with the new registration process once details of the exercise are announced.
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