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Urologist urges frequent medical checkups, amid prostate upsurge
Dr Kelvin Gidisu, urologist at the Sunyani-based Bosomtwi Urology Hospital has expressed concern about the growing cases of prostate, advising the public to screen for the condition frequently for early detection and management.
“Seeing a specialist on time, drinking water frequently and avoiding keeping urine for long hours are vital in preventing prostrate”, he told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview in Sunyani.
Dr Gidisu spoke to the GNA on the sidelines of the fifth edition of the “Sompa Health Clinic”, a health outreach organised by the Sunyani-based Sompa FM in Sunyani, warning that: “Keeping urine in the body for long hours weakens the bladder.”
More than 800 people, including the aged, students, and children benefited from the free health screening outreach which enabled them to know their various health conditions.
They were screened for high blood pressure, diabetes, body mass index, as well as dental and eye services.
Specialists also attended to critical cases like gynecological, eye, dental, and prostates as well as throat, ear and nose conditions.
Some of the beneficiaries who had serious conditions were referred to health facilities and others were also provided with free drugs to manage their condition.
Dr Gidisu indicated that knowing one’s health condition remained paramount to preventing and fighting chronic diseases.
Earlier, Mr Joseph Addae Akwaboa, the Bono Regional Minister, commended the management of Sompa FM and urged them to sustain it, saying that the outreach would complement the government’s efforts in achieving the objective of the Primary Healthcare Programme (PHC).
He indicated that with the PHC programme citizens regardless of their social and economic status could just walk to any nearest public health facility for basic health services free of charge.
Mr Yaw Aboagye Boadi, the General Manager of the Sunyani-based Sompa FM, explained that the outreach organised annually and in September formed part of the station’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) to give back to society. –GNA
Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted two staff members of Aduman Senior High School over alleged sexual misconduct against a male student.
The teachers are Mr. Isaac Yankey and Mr. Palance Kwakye.
According to GES, Management received reports of the alleged sexual misconduct involving the two staff members against the male student.
Following receipt of the report, the matter was referred to the Police for investigation. The two staff members have since been arrested by the Police in connection with the alleged incident.
In addition, Management has interdicted the two teachers pending the outcome of the investigations.
The alleged victim has also been provided with psychosocial support to safeguard his well-being.
Management has assured the public that appropriate measures will continue to be taken to ensure that all students learn in a safe environment.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Health has cautioned the public against a fraudulent fundraising campaign being aired on Ghanaian televisions, which falsely solicits money to support patients seeking surgical treatment through Mercy Ships.
Mercy Ships International, an international Christian organisation providing free surgical care and education across Africa, currently has its hospital vessel, The Global Mercy, docked at the Tema Port.
The vessel is expected to provide free surgeries to more than 2,500 Ghanaians over a 10-month period ending in June 2027.
The Ministry has clarified that patients scheduled for treatment were identified and pre-screened ahead of the vessel’s arrival through a coordinated process involving Mercy Ships and the Ministry, based on established medical and eligibility criteria.
According to them, Mercy Ships is currently operating at full capacity and is not accepting additional patients for the ongoing field service.
The Ministry emphasised that payments or registrations through third parties will not guarantee access to treatment.
The fraudulent broadcast, featuring an organisation identified as ‘HELP Save LIFE Foundation,’ solicits financial contributions through an MTN Mobile Money account.
“The Ministry wishes to state categorically that the campaign is not affiliated with, authorised by or endorsed by Mercy Ships,” the statement noted.
They reminded the public that all medical services provided by Mercy Ships are entirely free, and no patient is required to make payments, donations or mobile money transfers to access treatment.
Members of the public have therefore been advised not to make payments, share personal or financial information with individuals claiming to facilitate access to the services, or engage with similar suspicious solicitations.
The ministry encouraged the public to rely solely on official Ministry of Health and Mercy Ships communication channels for accurate information on medical services and patient access.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
