Editorial
FDA must seize canned foods sold on the streets under direct sunlight
Dear Editor,
It is often said that a healthy nation is a wealthy nation. However, that saying faces some threat due to the food we consume which are exposed directly to the sunlight.
According to research, exposing canned foods to direct sunlight can cause heavy metal lead contamination from the cans and degrade the food quality and safety, thereby making it potentially unsafe for consumption.
The Food and Drug Authority (FDA) has cautioned sellers of canned foods who exposed their products to direct sunlight to desist from doing so.
It also cautioned consumers to avoid buying those canned products.
However, when we walk around the streets of Accra, we still find a number of canned foods that have been exposed to direct sunlight on sale.
Sometimes, consumers are tempted to purchase those products because of proximity of the seller.
While I commend the FDA for the concern it has raised to sellers and consumers over the years, I will like to appeal to them to intensify the efforts in addressing the issue through education and field inspections at the various open market places and on the streets.
Intensifying their efforts will help protect the health of the citizenry and contribute to the socio-economic growth and development of the country.
Deborah, Ofankor.
Dear Editor,
THE Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that most Senior High Schools (SHSs) will return to the single-track system by this month.
For many students and parents, this feels like a relief. But before we move on, we must take a moment to reflect.
The double-track system helped thousands of students get into schools. It gave hope to families who couldn’t afford private education. But it also came with challenges.
Some students had shorter terms, others had longer breaks. Teachers were stretched, and learning felt rushed. Many students felt left behind not because they didn’t try, but because the system didn’t give them enough time.
Now that we’re returning to single-track, let’s make sure we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past. We need more classrooms, better planning, and support for teachers.
Education is not just about getting into school. It’s about feeling safe and supported. Let’s build a system that gives every child a real chance.
Beatrice Princess Kpeglah,
Dansoman
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Dear Editor
As it is critical for preserving our surroundings, there is the urgent need for increased awareness and action to protect Ghana’s environment and resources.
Ghana’s forest reserves, vast savannas and scenic coastlines serve as homes and habitats to a wide range of flora and fauna, including several endangered species.
Our vegetation and rich soil deposits provide the nation with food, plants and animal resources, which ensures food availability and accessibility for the population.
However, the country’s environment is facing numerous threats including deforestation, overexploitation, pollution, etc.
The importance of environmental conservation cannot be overstated; our natural resources are the backbone of our economy, playing a vital role in driving the country’s economic growth and development.
It is therefore critical that we take actions to protect them for our future generations.
There is the need for collective action to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development.
Environmentalists, various organizations and private individuals must come on board to promote environmental conservation, through tree planting exercises, clean-up campaigns, and resource conservation practices.
These efforts, when carried out effectively, would create a long-lasting impact in protecting and conserving the country’s environment.
The Ghanaian government should also implement policies and conduct regular programmes aimed at promoting environmental conservation.
By Theresa Tsetse Dzifa,
Bubiashie
