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Rise in kidney cases in Ashanti Region
A staggering 13.5 per cent of the population in the Ashanti region is affected by chronic kidney disease, according to Dr Suleiman Suabil, a Physician Specialist at Obuasi AngloGold Hospital.
Speaking at the World Kidney Day event organised by AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi mine, Dr Suabil revealed that about 17.6 per cent of patients require dialysis in the Ashanti region.
“Globally, 10-14 per cent of the population is affected by kidney disease, with 14 per cent in Sub-Saharan Africa and 13.5 per cent in Ghana,” Dr Suabil disclosed.
He noted that kidney disease was a silent killer, with many people unaware of their kidney status until it’s too late. “Most people admitted to medical wards have chronic kidney disease, but only one out of 10 people are aware of their kidney status.”
Dr Suabil identified diabetes, hypertension, unhealthy lifestyle choices, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, unhealthy diet, abuse of herbal medication, lack of exercise, and excessive weight gain as major causes of chronic kidney disease.
The World Kidney Day event, held at Obuasi-Anyinam in the Ashanti region, included free health screening and education sessions on kidney health.
Mr Emmanuel Masseh, representing Edmund Oduro Agyei, AGA-Obuasi Mine Community Relations Manager, emphasised the importance of preventive healthcare measures.
“Through our outreach programmes, we aim to bring quality healthcare to the doorsteps of our communities,” Mr Masseh said.
“Events like this mini clinic empower the public with knowledge to protect their health and seek medical assistance when needed,” he added
The event was supported by partners including Nananom, Anyinam Community, AGA Health Foundation, Otumfuo Health Foundation, Ghana Health Services, and Quantum.
As Ghana grapples with the alarming rise in kidney disease cases, events like World Kidney Day serve as a reminder of the importance of prioritising kidney health and promoting preventive healthcare measures.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Obuasi
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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
