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Exposing breast to sun can cause cancer – Physician

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●●Madam Freda Agyemang (in polo cap) with the immigration ladies

Madam Freda Agyemang Sarpong, a Reproductive Cancer Advocate from Grace Homeopathy has said ladies who hip and expose their breasts to the sun in the name of fashion are at high risk of contracting breast cancer.

According to her, the radiation produced by the scorching sun is harmful and therefore, affects the breast when it is exposed to direct contact with the sun at all times.

Madam Freda Agyemang who doubles as a Physician Assistant was speaking at the annual anniversary celebration of the Eastern Regional branch of the Ghana Immigration Service Ladies Association on the theme “Building Capacity and Confidence Through Interaction and Fun” here in Koforidua.

She advised ladies to always dress to cover their breasts to avoid having direct contact with the sun and the consequence of contracting cancers which may result in loosing either one or both breasts in future.

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She urged them to cultivate the habit of personal breast examination the next day after their menstrual cycle and also ensure that they attend health facilities two times in a year for possible early detection and treatment.

“As women, we need to pay particular attention to our breasts because any untreated health condition leads to death and if we don’t want to die early, it is important that we frequently examine our breasts to ensure that they are always healthy”, she added.

Madam Freda Agyemang said that wearing tight brassiere restricts blood flow in the breast and advised that it was important to always allow the breast to relax when at home in order to permit free circulation of blood through it.

On her part, the Eastern Regional Commander of the Ghana Immigration Service, Deputy Commissioner of Immigration (DCI), Prudence Abu Sosu Azalekor said that though the Immigration Ladies Association had been in existence for decades was inaugurated in 2009 aimed at bringing ladies in the service under one umbrella and empower them to attain their potentials while they contribute their quota towards national development.

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Other activities that commemorated the day included health screening, eating competition, dancing competition, lime and spoon race, ludo and oware competitions.

FROM: DAVID KODJO, KOFORIDUA.

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Ken Ofori Atta remains wanted despite US immigration proceedings- OSP announces

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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta remains the subject of criminal proceedings in Ghana and is still wanted under a valid arrest warrant issued by the High Court in Accra.

In a public notice, the OSP said it had taken note of a transcript of a hearing from a United States immigration court that has been circulated by some media organisations.

According to the office, the document has been interpreted by some to suggest that Mr. Ofori-Atta has not been credibly charged or linked to any wrongdoing in Ghana.

The OSP rejected that interpretation, explaining that it is not involved in Mr. Ofori-Atta’s immigration proceedings in the United States.

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It said its involvement relates only to extradition proceedings, which are being handled through Ghana’s Attorney-General as the country’s central authority.

According to the OSP, the extradition documents are not before the US immigration court and the court has no authority to determine whether the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta are credible.

“The credibility or otherwise of the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta is a matter for determination by the courts in Ghana,” the OSP stated.

The office explained that there are three separate legal proceedings involving the former minister.

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These include the immigration proceedings in the United States concerning his immigration status, extradition proceedings to determine whether he should be returned to Ghana, and the criminal case before the High Court in Accra involving corruption and corruption-related offences.

The OSP reiterated that Mr. Ofori-Atta remains before the High Court in Accra as an accused person and that a valid warrant has been issued for his arrest.

It maintained that he remains a fugitive from justice in Ghana and is required to appear before the High Court to answer the charges against him.

The Special Prosecutor also stressed that the criminal proceedings in Ghana would continue in accordance with the law and the directives of the High Court, whether or not Mr. Ofori-Atta is physically present in the country.

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Telecel Ghana restores voice and data services after network disruptions

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Telecel Ghana has announced that it has resolved the intermittent challenges that affected its voice and data services.

In a message to customers, the telecommunications company announced that its network services had been fully restored after experiencing temporary disruptions.

“We are pleased to inform you that intermittent challenges with our voice and data services have been resolved,” the company said.

Telecel apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by the service interruptions and thanked them for their patience during the period.

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“We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused,” the company added.

The company assured customers of its commitment to providing reliable communication services under its slogan, “Connecting Energies.”

By: Jacob Aggrey

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