Editorial
Media literacy ought to be embraced
Media literacy makes understanding of news content very easy and does not pave way for disinformation and misinformation.
Media houses should spread the concept of media literacy on their various platforms for their viewers and readers since some of the media houses and citizens also contribute in spreading fake news.
It is important for everyone to be abreast of media literacy in order to analyse news content very well and know if it’s from a credible source or has the accurate information before sharing.
Fake news as a result of media literacy has gone a long way to mislead people and damage reputations of citizens in the country and worldwide. The rate of fake news is increasing, therefore, media houses, government and regulatory bodies should find a strategy to deal with this problem.
Student journalists and media houses inasmuch as want to ride on timeliness as news values, should check credibility and go over content because failure to do so doesn’t call for the practice of good accountability journalism.
It doesn’t pave way for disputes since right contents are produced and citizens will not have to fight amongst themselves and the media. It calls for critical thinking and a responsibility for us all as citizens.
Christabel Naa Atswei Doku
Level 300 Student at Ghana Institute of journalism.
Dear Editor,
It is often said that a healthy nation is a wealthy nation. However, this saying becomes worrying when the health of citizens is threatened by the conditions under which the food they consume daily is sold.
In Ghana, the conditions under which food is sold is quite disturbing. Over the years, I have observed that the environments where food is prepared and sold are often unhygienic.
In many cases, containers holding food such as rice and waakye are left uncovered or not properly covered, exposing them to contamination.
While many Ghanaians paid little attention in the past to the conditions under which food was sold, the narrative seems to be changing in recent years.
I recall an incident during my days in Senior High School (S.H.S.) when my friends and I went out to buy food. At one location, some of us chose not to buy because we assumed the food would be expensive due to how neat the place looked.
Unfortunately, we ended up purchasing food from a different place that was somewhat unhygienic. We overlooked the poor conditions because we believed the quantity offered was better than at the cleaner location.
However, I am certain that my friends and I would not repeat such a mistake today, as we now understand the health implications of that decision.
While public education is important in addressing this issue, I believe it is time for regulatory and law enforcement agencies, such as the Food and Drug Authority (FDA), to crack the whip on food sellers and vendors who operate in unhygienic environments and conditions.
As citizens, we must also be mindful of where we buy our food to protect ourselves and our families from diseases and illnesses. We should choose ‘quality’ over ‘quantity’ and prioritize our health.
From Syram
Oyarifa
Dear Editor,
I write to express concern and call for improved security measures before and after every football match.
The recent robbery attack that led to the tragic death of a player, on their return from a Match day 29 game against Samartex, is both shocking and heartbreaking.
The incident, which reportedly occurred around 10:30 p.m., highlights the growing risks faced by players and team officials while traveling.
Football is meant to unite and entertain, not to expose lives to danger. It is therefore imperative that authorities, the Ghana Football Association, and security agencies put in place adequate protection for teams, especially during late-night travels.
I strongly urge all stakeholders to treat this matter with urgency to prevent such unfortunate incidents from recurring.
From Eugene Ampiaw
Accra
