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GIHOC Distilleries Clinic screens workers for breast, cervical, prostate cancers
The Ghana Industrial Holding Corporation (GIHOC) Distilleries Clinic in collaboration with Medylife Healthcare has held a free medical screening on breast, cervical and prostate cancers for its employees and neighbouring companies at their premises.
The screening, which was part of GIHOC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was aimed at creating awareness about the three deadly diseases and educating the public on how to prevent these diseases.
About 102 workers were present for the screening, made up of 56 females and 46 males.
The head of the medical team, Dr Nana Amma Owusu-Aqyeman, together with her team examined the prostate, breast and cervix to check for any abnormality in both men and women who took part in the exercise.
According to her, prostate, breast and cervical cancers were the second leading cause of cancer death in both men and women, so there was the need for the public to be more concerned about their health issues.
“Among the individuals that were screened, about 40 per cent were suspected positive cases and were requested to run further investigations,” she disclosed.
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Dr Owusu-Aqyeman advised the public to practise self-examination of their breast at home and not wait for only October to be examined.
The Human Resource/Administrative and Legal Manager of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, Mr Roger A. Chimah, said the human health was very essential to the company, hence the organisation of the exercise to attend to the health concerns of the workers.
According to him, the exercise was previously limited to the females but this year, the medical team decided to include the men as well because they were also victims of breast and other cancerous diseases.
He advised workers to make their health a priority and take advantage of every opportunity for health screening.
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.
