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‘Move fight against cervical cancer beyond awareness’
THE Founder of the Dzidula Pink Foundation, Mrs Fafa Gozo, has called for urgent collective action to end cervical cancer, describing the disease as both a major public health threat and one of the most preventable cancers affecting women.
In an interview with The Spectator in Accra after celebrating Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in January, Mrs Gozo stressed that the fight against cervical cancer should move beyond awareness to concrete action.
Highlighting the burden of the disease in Africa, Mrs Gozo noted that cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women on the continent, despite being largely preventable through early detection and timely treatment.
“With regular screening, precancerous changes can be detected early. With timely treatment, lives can be saved. And with collective effort, we can defeat cervical cancer as a public health threat,” the address stated.
Mrs Gozo who is also a breast cancer survivor said the tragedy was not the existence of cervical cancer, but the persistent barriers that deny many women access to information, screening services and treatment.
“The tragedy is that too many women are denied the knowledge, tools and care that could save them,” she said, calling on government agencies, health professionals, civil society and the private sector to work together to close the gaps.
She explained the foundation was established to merge advocacy with creativity, and healing with hope adding that through its work, the foundation seeks to empower women and girls through education, wellness initiatives and creative entrepreneurship, while tackling stigma surrounding women’s health.
She said as part of creating awareness of the disease, her foundation will roll out a series of programmes including free and accessible screening campaigns, survivor testimonies to inspire courage, community education to dismantle myths and stigma, and strategic partnerships to expand access to treatment.
“We are not here to simply raise awareness; we are here to change outcomes,” Mrs Gozo emphasised.
She expressed gratitude to volunteers, medical professionals, sponsors and community leaders who continue to support the Foundation’s mission, describing them as “the lifeblood of this movement.”
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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About 200 company secretaries, governance professionals and institutional leaders will gather in Accra for the ‘Company Secretaries Summit’ next month.
It is aimed at strengthening governance practices and enhance boardroom effectiveness across the country.
The summit, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Labadi Beach Hotel seeks to equip governance professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern corporate leadership.
It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on emerging governance trends, boardroom dynamics, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.
According to the convener, Catherine Engmann, the summit comes at a critical time when governance professionals are under growing pressure to support sound decision-making, strengthen governance culture, and respond effectively to changing institutional and regulatory environments.
“This gathering is not just another conference. It is a platform for governance leaders who are already operating at the highest level and intend to stay there,” she said.
She noted that the programme was designed to provide participants with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable professional connections.
According to Ms Engmann, a major highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in governance practice and made significant contributions to improving board effectiveness and corporate accountability.
She mentioned that the summit will also offer participants an opportunity to benchmark their practices against industry standards, exchange ideas with peers, and explore innovative approaches to governance challenges.
Beyond the formal sessions, the event is expected to foster networking and collaboration among governance professionals, helping to strengthen governance practices across Ghana’s corporate and institutional landscape.
Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, Ms Engmann, said the summit was inspired by the need to create a dedicated platform that recognises the critical role played by company secretaries and governance professionals.
According to her, the Company Secretaries’ Summit and Awards reflects her conviction that Ghana’s governance professionals deserve an annual platform where they can engage in meaningful discussions, build strategic relationships, and receive recognition for their contributions to effective governance.
Registration for the summit, she said was currently open, with interested professionals encouraged to secure their participation ahead of the event.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
-1 cup dried soya beans
-4–5 cups for water (for blending)
-Extra water for soaking
-Sugar, honey or dates (optional, for sweetness)
-Vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
-Pick through the beans to remove stones or damaged seeds and rinse thoroughly
-Place them in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least eight hours or overnight to soften it to blend easier
– After soaking, rub the beans with your hands as the skin begins to remove
– Removing the skins helps reduce the ‘beany’ taste and improves texture
– Put the soaked beans into a blender with 4–5 cups of clean water
-Blend until smooth and milky. (You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size).
– Using a clean muslin cloth or fine sieve, strain the blended mixture into a pot. (Squeeze well to extract as much liquid as possible).
-The leftover pulp is called okara. Don’t throw it away — it can be used in baking, porridge, or even added to stews.
– Place the strained milk on medium heat and make it boil. Stir continuously to prevent burning or overflowing.
– Allow it to boil for at least 20–25 minutes. Proper boiling removes the raw taste and neutralises natural compounds that can upset the stomach.
-Once boiled a little sugar or honey. Pulse.gh
Health benefits of Soya beans
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