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Breast Care International advises men to go for breast screening
Dr Wiafe- Addai
Between one and three percent of men are diagnosed with breast cancer in Ghana annually, Dr Beatrice Wiafe-Addai, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Peace and Love Hospital has disclosed.
Dr Wiafe- Addai, also the Founder of Breast Care International (BCI), said this was as a result of mortality rates which varied according to the stage at presentation, adding that 60-70 percent of men with breast cancer reported at the hospital late and come in with late stage disease and due to this close to 50 percent died.
Dr Wiafe- Addai made this known in an interview with The Spectatorahead of her health walk which takes place on October 1, 2022 at Tepa in the Ashanti Region.
She explained that stages 0, 1, 2 were the early stages and could be cured easily when detected early.
“The stages 3 and 4 were the last stages and organs spread to the target organs such as the liver, brains, lungs and bones leading to the death”
“Men normally do not have breast so we advise them to be vigilant and slide soapy hands on their chest when bathing to examine whether they have lumps or not” she said.
Dr Wiafe- Addai said there was no cause of breast cancer in men but a risk factor including age and family history could increases a person’s chances of getting cancer.
“Men do not stand high chances of getting breast cancer unlike women but there is the need for men to go for screening yearly or do self-examination” she added.
She advised both male and female to do self-examination or go for routine checkup early because it was curable especially at it early stage.
Breast Care International (BCI) Ghana will organise a health walk on October 1, at Tepa in the Ashanti region for the 10th year in a row for a cure for breast cancer.
Themed “Brest Cancer Won’t Rest, So Why Should We?” is expected to record a number of health-conscious people walking to raise awareness about breast cancer while celebrating survivors.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
