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Don’t associate limb deformities to spiritual, supernatural causes…Doctor cautions
Dr. Ofori -Atta, (first from right), Dr. Sanya Adedapo(2nd from left) and the team of Doctors seated.
Dr Paul Ofori-Atta, President of MoTEC LIFE-UK, has cautioned parents and the public against misconceptions that children with limb deformities are as a result of evil forces.
He said it was important that parents of such children seek prompt medical attention for the affected children to live normal lives when they grow.
Speaking during a visit by a team of UK-based orthopaedic experts to the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Koforidua, Dr Ofori-Atta emphasised the importance of distinguishing medical conditions from spiritual or supernatural causes.
The team will conduct surgical procedures on over 100 children with limb deformities from various regions in the country.
He said that if such deformities were left uncorrected, they could lead to major problems and struggles in adulthood, affecting employment opportunities.
He further explained that limb deformities typically resulted from birth defects or injuries, and could be corrected through surgical intervention.
Dr Ofori-Atta, who is also the Nkosuohene of Nankese-Abisim, encouraged parents and the public to overcome stigma surrounding limb deformities and seek early medical attention.
The leader of the medical team, Dr Sanyan Adedapo, an orthopaedic surgeon from England, stated that their mission in Ghana was to rectify limb deformities and bring smiles to children’s faces.
He noted that some cases were complex and, without surgery, patients may never walk.
Dr Adedapo revealed that approximately 95 per cent of patients received full sponsorship from Dr Ofori-Atta and MoTEC LIFE-UK, while five per cent were supported by affluent parents.
A beneficiary, Amedeku Blessing Yayera, from the Volta Region, expressed gratitude to the medical team and Dr Ofori-Atta for funding her treatment.
She was born without the deformity but developed it as she grew.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Cake Tekniks holds 59th graduation ceremony
About 30 students on Sunday graduated from the 59th graduation ceremony of Cake Tekniks International, a privately-owned modern cake designing and sugar craft school in Accra.
During the ceremony, all graduates were presented with certificates while 13 of them also received professional diploma.
The founder of Cake Tekniks International, Mrs Jane Addo, said her outfit was dedicated to providing world standard skills, knowledge and hands-on training necessary for one to succeed worldwide in the culinary industry.
She encouraged the students to embrace the opportunities, challenges and experiences, mindful of the fact that they are well-equipped.
“Hold your heads up while you build a goodwill between your clients and yourselves,” she added.
Mrs Addo said the school was passionate about fostering the culture of creativity, motivation and excellence with the belief that every student had the potential to make a lasting impact in the culinary world.
The founder and leader of QA Consult, Mr Johnson Opoku-Boateng, said graduation was a witness to the unveiling of talents, passion and hard work and testament to months of dedication and hands-on-learning.
He urged the graduands to ensure that their cakes were safe and good for human health and that their success would be dependent on how well they serve, create and grow.
The event also saw the exhibition of cakes and pastries by the students.
receiving her certificate
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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Debutant Bella Agyemang lauded for Box Office ‘Magic’
New producer, Bella Agyemang, has been hailed by Silverbird Cinemas and other industry players for her Box Office ‘Magic’ over the weekend.
Bella’s ‘Check In’ movie has received praise for being the first to sell at the cinemas this year.
Speaking to The Spectator, Sales and Marketing Lead at Silverbird Cinemas Ghana, Nana Kwame Obiri-Tete said, for a debutant, Bella Agyemang did fantastically well in her maiden premiere.
He said he was proud of Bella Agyemang’s effort in getting people to show up, adding that she engaged in a lot of marketing activities.
He said her marketing activations on the streets, coupled with other Public Relations endeavours, pointed in the right direction.
“With what she has done, it shows that Bella has a big future. You might have a good product, but if you fail to market it, you cannot get people to patronize. Bella put in a lot of work, which is why she was able to draw a lot of people to the premiere,” Obiri-Tetteh said.
Bella Agyemang, on her part, expressed appreciation to fellow actors, her team, media personalities and all stakeholders who supported her effort ahead of the premiere.
The much-awaited star-studded Ghanaian comedy movie ‘Check-In’ premiered at Silverbird Cinemas on April 12, 2025.
The movie tells a story of chaos and a blackout at a secluded hotel, and amidst these, a resourceful attendant must unravel hidden connections between guests and restore peace before secrets tear them apart.
The movie, produced by Bella Agyemang, featured Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD), Clemento Suarez, Jeneral Ntatia, Priscilla Opoku-Agyeman, Felicia Osei, Gideon Kojo Boakye, Clinton Odoi, Fiifi Jefferson Pratt, and Gabriel Hogan among others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
