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.
Editorial
Ensure provision of adequate first aid at schools
Dear Editor,
First aid is defined as the immediate care given to an injured or suddenly ill person, aiming to preserve life, prevent further harm, and promote recovery until professional medical help arrives.
It is also considered as an essential element at every organisation and institution during emergency situations. In Ghana, first aid is also considered a legal requirement, emphasising the need for adequate supplies and trained personnel to handle emergencies.
Additionally, schools in Ghana are expected to have first aid boxes and individuals trained in first aid to address injuries and illness that may occur.
However, there have been a number of reported cases of lack of first aid kits, including first aid boxes, in some educational institutions in the country.
As a concerned citizen, I find such reports very disturbing because the lack of first aid kits at our education institutions could lead to loss of lives.
At schools, especially at the basic level, it is easy for injuries to be recorded due to the playful nature of pupils, where they are often seen running up and down and engaging in some physical activities.
It is for this reason that education institutions in the country need to take the provision of first aid kits and facilities seriously.
The various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service, need to put in measures to ensure that education institutions adhere to this directive.
Fred, Dansoman
Editorial
Introduce comprehensive sex education in schools
Dear Editor
I write to express concern about the alarming rise in cases of teenage pregnancy in our communities and to advocate an urgent introduction of comprehensive sex education in our schools.
It is no longer enough to ask our children to abstain from sex without equipping them with the knowledge to make informed decisions.
In a world where information is readily available often unfiltered and misleading, young people must be guided with factual, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive education on reproductive health.
Many teenagers become victims of early pregnancy not out of rebellion, but due to ignorance. They are unaware of how their bodies work, how to protect themselves, or even the consequences of unprotected sex.
This lack of knowledge often leads to school dropouts, unsafe abortions, and a cycle of poverty especially among girls.
Comprehensive sex education does not encourage promiscuity, as some fear, rather, it empowers children to make responsible choices.
It helps them understand consent, personal boundaries, and the importance of self-respect.
Parents, teachers, religious leaders, and policymakers must all come together to ensure that our youth are protected not only through moral instruction but with practical knowledge that safeguards their futures.
If we are serious about ending teenage pregnancy, then let us be bold enough to teach our children the truth early and consistently.
Emmanuel Mensah, Cape Coast
