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La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Health Directorate, MP launch M4H campaign
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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
Construction of a major underground stormwater drain along the Dr. Busia Highway within the Kaneshie enclave will commence on September 7, 2026.
The Project Coordinator for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, Dr. Kwadwo Ohene Sarfo, announced this at a special media briefing on Wednesday.
According to him, the works will involve the construction of a double-cell underground rectangular drain measuring approximately 10 metres wide and 1.95 kilometres long, stretching from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction.
The new drain will replace the existing two 1.2-metre diameter pipes, which are inadequate to carry the volume of stormwater in the area.
Dr. Sarfo said the drain will connect at one end to the recently completed section within the Accra Academy campus and at the other end to the existing drain at Pamprom Junction.
He said the construction is expected to run from September 2026 to October 2027.
The project forms part of government’s broader flood prevention and mitigation programme aimed at addressing perennial flooding in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from the party’s National Chairmanship race.
In a statement issued yesterday, Chairman Wontumi who is currently serving a 20-year jail term said his decision was driven by his love for the party and his unwillingness to let his personal circumstances distract the NPP from its rebuilding efforts.
“There are moments in the life of a man when the heart wants to continue, but duty demands sacrifice. Moments when one must quietly set aside personal ambition, not because the dream has died, but because the family he loves must not be made to carry his burden. Today, I find myself at such a painful moment,” he wrote.
He disclosed that after many nights of prayer, sober reflection and consultations with his family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters, he concluded that his present situation must not become an additional burden on the NPP.
“This is not the decision my heart desired, but sometimes, true love requires us to release what we deeply want in order to protect what we love even more,” he added.
Recounting his years of service, Chairman Wontumi said he had served the party with everything within him, walking through heat and rain, travelling to remote communities and standing with the grassroots in both victory and defeat.
“For many years, I have served the NPP with everything within me… The NPP is not merely a political party to me. It is my family. It is my home. It is a cause to which I have dedicated a significant part of my life,” he stated.
He explained that the party, already carrying the pain of electoral defeat and the huge responsibility of preparing for the future, should not be made to carry his personal weight.
“That is why I cannot allow my present situation or personal ambition to distract the party from the difficult work of rebuilding. I cannot ask the party to carry my weight when it is already carrying the pain of defeat and the enormous responsibility of preparing for the battle ahead. I would rather carry this pain quietly than allow the party I love to suffer because of me,” he said.
He further sympathized with his supporters across the 16 regions, acknowledging that the decision would be painful for many who had sacrificed for his campaign.
“To my teeming supporters across all sixteen regions, I know this message will hurt. I know many of you will read it with tears in your eyes because I understand the sacrifices you have made for this journey,” he said.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
