Editorial
Need to adopt healthy lifestyle
Ghanaians should be encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyle that will make them live longer.
Many people today do not go beyond 50 years just because of unhealthy lifestyles they usually adopt.
Some of the foods we take in have been contaminated in various ways through poisonous colouration of foodstuff, and use of chemicals, to preserve meat and food products.
Tilapia, for instance, in some cases, have been contaminated with formalin to preserve them for long.
All these end up killing some of us after living a short while on earth. Palm oil, in order to look attractive, is also contaminated with certain chemicals to make it look reddish and appealing to consumers.
These destroy the organs within the human body resulting in loss of lives within a short time on earth.
For this reason, people must begin to raise questions on the kinds of food they consume, whether cooked or uncooked, so that only what is good for life can be consumed into the human body.
It is equally important for everybody to avoid the consumption of too much sugar, salt and oil.
People must also learn to exercise regularly so that they will look healthy at all times.
In addition, we must have enough sleep. If these things are carried out on regular basis, we will have our lives prolonged and thereby be able to cater for the young ones who are coming after us.
This is what we must all do if we want to live longer lives.
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
