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La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Health Directorate, MP launch M4H campaign
The La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Health Directorate in collaboration with the Office of the Member of Parliament , Mr Francis Xavier Sosu, has launched the Men for Health (M4H) campaign.
The campaign launched on Tuesday, seeks to raise awareness about men’s health issues, and encourage regular medical check-ups and break the stigma surrounding men seeking healthcare services.
Also, the initiative will educate men on health issues such as prostate cancer, hypertension, diabetes and mental health.
Speaking at the event, the La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Director of Health, Dr Efua Commeh, mentioned that, the campaign which will end in December would have all health facilities in the municipality continue with regular screenings for prostate cancer, hypertension, diabetes, and other common conditions affecting men.
Dr Commeh stated that the Chief Psychiatrist will run a mental health clinic twice a month at Rawlings Circle to make mental health support more accessible.
“Specialist services are also being made more available, with an urologist scheduled to visit monthly,” she said emphasising that the clinics will operate consistently across La Nkwantanang and Madina to ensure continuous access to healthcare for men.
She also indicated that beyond facility-based care, the health directorate will extend its efforts through community-level outreach including Madina market, the National Fire Service, and other key locations.
She encouraged institutions to invite the health team for on-site screenings, adding that “once any health issue is detected, we have specialists ready to provide the necessary support.”
As part of the broader health education strategy, teams will also be visiting churches and mosques to engage congregations on men’s health issues, aiming to break the silence and stigma around conditions that often go undiagnosed in men.
A urologist at the University of Cape Coast Hospital, Prof. Dr Patrick Maison, urged men to prioritise prostate health and undergo regular screenings, stressing that prostate cancer is curable when detected early.
According to Dr Maison, although prostate enlargement is normal after age 40, about one in 10 men may experience difficulty in urine flow due to inward growth of the gland.
He stated that prostate cancer often develops silently from age 50, showing no symptoms until it has progressed significantly—usually around a man’s mid-60s by which time treatment becomes more difficult.
“Our best chance of curing prostate cancer is to detect it early, before it starts causing symptoms,” he said, adding that a simple blood test and examination can reveal early signs, making regular screening crucial even for men who feel well.
Prof. Dr Maison advised that men with no family history of the disease should start screening annually from age 50, while those with a family history should begin from age 40.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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IGP to arrest perpetrators of violence at the Ablekuma North elections – Nana B
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has disclosed that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has pledged to arrest all those involved in the recent violence at the Ablekuma North elections.
In a Facebook post, Nana B said the assurance was given during a meeting between political parties and the IGP over security preparations for the upcoming Akwatia by-election, scheduled for September 2, 2025.
According to him, the NPP delegation, made up of himself, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso Central Henry Quartey, and DCOP Kwasi Ofori, urged the IGP to take swift action against the perpetrators of the violence.
He explained that their images had been widely captured in photos and videos, and their arrest would serve as a warning to others planning to cause disturbances in future elections.
“The IGP assured the NPP that the police will very soon arrest all the perpetrators of the Ablekuma North elections violence,” Nana B stated.
He further disclosed that the police plan to deploy about 5,000 officers to ensure adequate security across all polling stations during the Akwatia by-election.
The NPP, however, called on the police not to apply the law selectively.
Nana B noted that while some persons linked to the NPP have been arrested over social media commentary, others aligned with different political parties appear to have been left off the hook.
Despite this concern, the NPP expressed appreciation to the IGP for engaging political parties ahead of the by-election.
The party said it expects concrete steps to be taken to bring the perpetrators of the Ablekuma North violence to book.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Efforts are underway to fix the Ofankor–Nsawam Road – Ghana Highway Authority assures drivers
The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) has assured motorists that steps are being taken to repair the bad portions of the Ofankor–Nsawam Road.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the Authority said it had taken note of recent demonstrations and complaints from drivers, especially over the stretch between Sapeiman and Medie/Sansam junction.
According to the statement, the contractor has already fixed parts of the damaged road.
It mentioned that as of Monday, August 18, about five gangs were working on both the northbound and southbound lanes to improve safety and riding comfort.
The GHA appealed to drivers and commuters to be patient and cautious while using the road and to cooperate with traffic wardens and flagmen to avoid traffic jams.
It added that law enforcement officers had also been engaged to help manage traffic.
The Authority expressed regret over the inconvenience caused by the works and assured the public that the project would be completed.
It said regular updates would be given on the progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
