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Prisons clinic leads breast cancer awareness campaign
The Prisons Clinic at Roman Ridge has organised a Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening Programme to educate officers on the importance of early detection and treatment of the disease.
The event, held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Borstal Hall in Accra, was organised in partnership with the Maud Lokko Foundation and the Baby Kaafo Foundation.
It brought together male and female officers from the Roman Ridge Prisons Complex to learn about breast health and take part in free medical screening.
In his opening remarks, the Commandant of the Prison Officers Training School, Deputy Director of Prisons (DDP) Isaac Abuaku Ameyaw, praised the clinic for taking the lead in promoting health awareness among officers.
He said the exercise supports the Ghana Prisons Service’s efforts to promote wellness and preventive healthcare among its staff.
The Administrator of the Prisons Clinic, Assistant Director of Prisons (ADP) Dr. Augustina Ama Boadu, educated participants on the growing threat of breast cancer.
She revealed that one in nine women worldwide is diagnosed with the disease and added that in Ghana, about 70 percent of cases are discovered at late stages, making treatment difficult.
She encouraged both men and women to seek early screening and learn to identify warning signs.
Mrs. Susan Malik, a breast cancer survivor and founder of the Maud Lokko Breast Cancer Foundation, also shared her personal story, stressing that early detection saves lives.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Baby Kaafo Foundation, Mr. Joseph Nanor, speaking at the initiative “Men in Arms Against Breast Cancer (MIAA Breast),” urged men to support the women in their lives through awareness, encouragement, and regular health checks.
The programme ended with free breast screening conducted by medical professionals from the Prisons Clinic and partner organisa.
Many participants described the exercise as an eye-opener and called for more of such initiatives across the country.tions
By: Jacob Aggrey
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
