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‘Prioritise children’s diet to prevent malnutrition’
Dr Ankrah
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Arise Foods Limited, Dr. Nana AchiaaAnkrah,has identified the poor dieting among children as a contributory factor that affect the development of children and leads to nutritional deficiencies.
According to the pharmacist, it is essential to provide children with appropriate nutrition at the right times and in proper proportions to foster their complete growth and well-being.
In her opinion, the food a child consumes could serve as either the safest and essential medicine or could even be poison.
Speaking to The Spectator, Dr. Ankrah emphasised the importance of closely monitoring the nutritional benefits in a child’s diet, as it holds the potential to curb malnutrition.
She mentioned iron, calcium, zinc, and protein as key nutritional values to consider when preparing a child’s meal.
Highlighting iron as an essential nutritional benefit, the pharmacist said iron aids in the production of haemoglobin (blood), which supports brain function.
She said iron helps maintain a healthy immune system, increases energy production, and reduces fatigue.
Dr. Ankrah explained that calcium plays a crucial role in building strong bones and teeth, contributing to proper muscle function.
Calcium, she said, aids in blood clotting, hormone secretion, and various enzyme activities within the human system.
The pharmacist mentioned that, zinc plays a role in promoting general immune health and facilitating wound healing, while also contributing to the maintenance of healthy skin.
“Most importantly, zinc aids in metabolism and contributes to normal growth and development of children,” Dr. Ankrah expressed.
Describing protein as a nutritional benefit, Dr. Ankrah said it helps in the growth and repair of body tissues, healthy muscles, skin, hair, and nails.
She said protein supports the production of enzymes, hormones, and antibodies that help maintain a healthy immune system.
By Alfred Ankrah
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Atuabo Gas Plant to Shut Down for Maintenance from August 16 to 30
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant in the Western Region will be shut down for scheduled maintenance from August 16 to August 30, 2025.
The Ministry said it had approved a request from the Ghana National Gas Company Ltd. to carry out the maintenance, describing it as essential for the continued safe and reliable operation of the plant.
In a statement, the ministry stated that during the shutdown period, Ghana Gas will temporarily stop supplying gas to allow for critical works such as inspections, repairs, and upgrades to key equipment and systems.
The Ministry explained that these activities will help improve the plant’s efficiency and overall performance.
To ensure the shutdown does not affect power supply, the Ministry said it is working with key players in the energy sector to deploy alternative fuel sources.
It assured the public that these measures will help keep electricity supply stable across the country.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining reliable power supply and promised to give regular updates on the progress of the maintenance.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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”99% of prophecies in Ghana are most likely designed to extort money from unsuspecting victims” – Mussa Dankwah
Executive Director and Head of Global Research at Global InfoAnalytics, Ghana, Mussa K. Dankwah, has alleged that the majority of prophecies in the country are schemes to take money from people.
He claimed that 99% of such prophecies are targeted at powerful and wealthy individuals, especially those in politics, rather than ordinary citizens.
“They target the most powerful, the rich, and the political class. Ordinary people do not feature in their prophecies”
We should not fall for it. If they are genuine, they will pray over it hoping that God will avert it. But we are told in the Quran that what is written is written and what is not written can never happen. The Bible does not dispute this” Mr Dankwah said.
In a Facebook post, he urged Ghanaians to be vigilant and not become victims of deceptive religious practices.
“Don’t be a victim, biɛ wa ni fiii,” he warned, stressing that if a prophecy is truly from God, it should be handled with prayer and not used as a tool for financial gain.
By: Jacob Aggrey
