Editorial
We need breast cancer awareness at all times
October each year is earmarked for breast cancer awareness to sensitise the public on the dangers and prevention of breast cancer. This is important since the disease is dangerous and can be contracted at any point in time. While the disease is mostly prevalent in women it can affect men also. The education should, therefore, cover both men and women throughout the year Cancer normally affects the body cells and when it goes beyond a certain limit, it becomes difficult to treat. It is for this reason that early diagnosis
is important as the experts have been saying. Delay in early detection can worsen the situation and make things get out of hand. This can also lead to death. Breast cancer experts should, therefore, train more people and equip them with relevant knowledge to enable them spread the
education throughout the country effectively and efficiently. Breast cancer, according to experts, is treatable but it must be reported early enough. Anyone suspecting signs of breast cancer should not wait and go to prayer camps for matters to worsen before going to the hospital for medical care.
Again, such people should not go to herbalists who may not have relevant knowledge about the disease. Both men and women must take note of this and seek proper treatment from professional health personnel. The fight against breast cancer is a collective effort that must be embraced and supported by all to succeed. As it has been pointed out already, the education and sensitisation should be carried out throughout the year with October serving as the high point of education and sensitisation.
Dear Editor,
I WRITE to express my growing concern about the increasing display of adult content on some television stations in the country.
These programmes, often aired during hours when children are most likely to be watching, pose a serious threat to their moral development and general well-being.
Television remains one of the strongest influences on young people, and stations have a responsibility to ensure that their content reflects the values we seek to instil in our society.
Unfortunately, some channels appear to prioritise sensationalism and profit over public safety and decency.
Such content not only exposes children to material they are not prepared to process but also undermines parents’ efforts to guide their behaviour.
I call on the National Media Commission (NMC) and other regulatory bodies to intensify monitoring and enforce stricter guidelines to protect viewers, especially minors.
Broadcasters must be reminded of their duty to promote responsible and wholesome programming.
Our airwaves should uplift, educate, and inform — not endanger the moral fabric of the next generation.
Eugene Ampiaw,
Accra
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Dear Editor,
I AM writing to share my thoughts on the ongoing issue at Wesley Girls’ Senior High School, which has attracted national attention after the Deputy Attorney General released a statement in court.
The matter is about whether Muslim students are being denied the right to freely practice their religion, and whether they are being compelled to follow practices that go against their faith.
To me, this is not just a legal issue but a question of fairness and respect in our schools.
While the Constitution guarantees every student the right to practice their faith, schools also have traditions and rules that must be respected. As the saying goes, “When you go to Rome, you do what Romans do.” If a teacher is teaching, it is not right for a student to suddenly leave for prayers. That disrupts learning.
Instead, schools should provide a clear time and place for worship, so that students can honour their faith without disturbing academic work. There is time for everything; time to learn, and time to pray.
Wesley Girls SHS can continue to uphold its Methodist heritage while also respecting the rights of Muslim students.
This compromise will protect unity and ensure that our schools remain places of both discipline and inclusion.
Princess Wonovi
Accra
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