THE Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital yesterday organised a free screening exercise for the general public as part of activities marking this year’s World Kidney Day.
The theme for this year’s campaign, “Keep the pressure down”, is to highlight the fact that high blood pressure is both a risk factor and a symptom of chronic disease.
A consultant nephrologist at the hospital, Dr Charlotte Osafo, who spoke to the media during the exercise, noted that unchecked high blood pressure could severely damage the kidney.
According to her, nearly one billion people world-wide had high blood pressure, with more than 500 million having chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Dr Osafo explained that one main function of the kidney was to filter waste and excess water from the blood and make urine and noted that when the kidneys were damaged, waste substances that are toxic could build up in the body.
She said the campaign was also to encourage the public to face up to the reality of kidney disease and motivate them to check whether they were at risk or not.
She said when undetected, the risk of CKD could cause the progressive loss of kidney function, eventually leading to the need for dialysis treatment which would cost the individual about GH¢500 every week or a kidney transplant which could cost GH¢50,000.
Dr Osafo said the incidence of CKD was escalating, with 10 to 13 per cent of the population affected in most countries, adding that as a result of that millions of people were dying prematurely of cardiovascular diseases which were linked to CKD.
She said the campaign aimed at fostering more aggressive interventions by physicians to better manage both high blood pressure and CKD, as well as encourage health ministries around the world to invest in preventive measures as the incidence of the disease escalated.
She indicated that if risk factors were present, taking early action to have kidney function measured could help safe one’s life.
She commended the National Kidney Foundation for its support to help fight kidney disease and its associated risk factors.
She appealed to non-hypertensive people to have enough rest in order to keep the pressure down and also to non-diabetic people to reduce their intake of sugar.
She advised those with diabetes to ensure that their blood pressure fell below 130/80 mmHg.
To keep the kidney healthy, Dr Osafo advised the public to eat balanced diets, reduce their intake of salt, exercise regularly, get blood and urine tests and take their medications regularly.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Women's Week
THE Minister of Women and Children’s Affairs, Ms Akua Sena Dansua, has assured Ghanaian women of President Mills’s commitment to the empowerment of women and children in the country.
That, she said, would enable women to enjoy a free and safe environment without fear of being assaulted or harassed.
Ms Dansua gave the assurance in Accra yesterday when the ministry organised a float through some principal streets of Accra to commemorate this year’s Women’s Week celebration.
The theme for the celebration was, “Women and men working together for a better Ghana”.
The event was to create awareness of women’s rights, the need to encourage women’s participation in decision making and relevant government policies for women’s welfare.
Some of the placards displayed during the float were: “Parents, care for your children”, “Branding women as witches is a human rights violation”, “Support the girl child to be in school”, “Stop early marriages” and “Don’t rape your daughters”.
Ms Dansua encouraged women to be assertive and work hard in order to support their husbands and families.
The United Nations General Assembly designated 1975 as the International Women’s Year and the following decade was devoted to sustaining national, regional and international efforts to implement the World Plan of Action which emanated from the International Conference on Women in Mexico.
The Ghana government, in response to the requirement to establish a body for gender equality, development and peace, established the National Council for Women and Development in April 1975 under Decree 322 to promote the advancement of women in Ghana.
From that time, the celebration of Women’s Week was marked by week-long activities until 2001.
Picture: Some of the women during the float.
That, she said, would enable women to enjoy a free and safe environment without fear of being assaulted or harassed.
Ms Dansua gave the assurance in Accra yesterday when the ministry organised a float through some principal streets of Accra to commemorate this year’s Women’s Week celebration.
The theme for the celebration was, “Women and men working together for a better Ghana”.
The event was to create awareness of women’s rights, the need to encourage women’s participation in decision making and relevant government policies for women’s welfare.
Some of the placards displayed during the float were: “Parents, care for your children”, “Branding women as witches is a human rights violation”, “Support the girl child to be in school”, “Stop early marriages” and “Don’t rape your daughters”.
Ms Dansua encouraged women to be assertive and work hard in order to support their husbands and families.
The United Nations General Assembly designated 1975 as the International Women’s Year and the following decade was devoted to sustaining national, regional and international efforts to implement the World Plan of Action which emanated from the International Conference on Women in Mexico.
The Ghana government, in response to the requirement to establish a body for gender equality, development and peace, established the National Council for Women and Development in April 1975 under Decree 322 to promote the advancement of women in Ghana.
From that time, the celebration of Women’s Week was marked by week-long activities until 2001.
Picture: Some of the women during the float.
Reflect on the past to guide future actions - moderator
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), Rt Rev. Dr Frimpong-Manso, has called on christians to reflect on their past records, identify where they are now and define the new direction where they want to go, more especially in the wake of challenges facing the church and the nation today.
That he said would enable them to have faith and trust in the Lord.
Rt Rev Frimpong Manso said this in a sermon at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Ramseyer Congregation of the PCG in Accra yesterday. It was on the theme “ This is the doing of the Lord, it is marvellous in our sight”.
He said the theme for the occasion which was chosen in the context of Psalm 118:23 was quite challenging and called for sober reflection on the life and work of the congregation both as individuals and as a community of faith.
He said in order for christians to reach their goal of eternal life they must focus on Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of faith.
Rt Rev Frimpong Manso encouraged christians not to allow the desires of the flesh to distract their focus in the face of persecution, disease and want.
“In our world today there are so many things that battle against us in order to cause us to lose our grounds. We battle against rulers and authorities that is the powerful evil forces of fallen angels headed by Satan, who is a vicious fighter”, he said.
In his message to the Young Adult Fellowship (YAF), he said the period between youth and adulthood was a period of challenges and temptations.
He said there were many voices calling for attention but not every voice or fashion was the work of the Holy Spirit
He advised the youth to be wary of the tricks of the devil who wanted to mess up their lives.
Rt Rev Frimpong Manso advised the congregation to use the opportunity to pray to God for peace and stability in the country and also to remain focused as one people and one nation.
Professor Mike Oquaye also advised the church to refrain from immoral sexual activities which could undermine the church.
He said immoral sexual activities such as homosexuality and lesbianism was a sin in the eyes of God and therefore encouraged christians to remain upright in the worship of God.
He commended the church for its dedication and commitment to the Lord and charged them to win more souls for Christ.
Picture: The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana Rt Rev Frimpong Manso, unveiling the plaque of the Ramseyer Congregation.
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That he said would enable them to have faith and trust in the Lord.
Rt Rev Frimpong Manso said this in a sermon at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Ramseyer Congregation of the PCG in Accra yesterday. It was on the theme “ This is the doing of the Lord, it is marvellous in our sight”.
He said the theme for the occasion which was chosen in the context of Psalm 118:23 was quite challenging and called for sober reflection on the life and work of the congregation both as individuals and as a community of faith.
He said in order for christians to reach their goal of eternal life they must focus on Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of faith.
Rt Rev Frimpong Manso encouraged christians not to allow the desires of the flesh to distract their focus in the face of persecution, disease and want.
“In our world today there are so many things that battle against us in order to cause us to lose our grounds. We battle against rulers and authorities that is the powerful evil forces of fallen angels headed by Satan, who is a vicious fighter”, he said.
In his message to the Young Adult Fellowship (YAF), he said the period between youth and adulthood was a period of challenges and temptations.
He said there were many voices calling for attention but not every voice or fashion was the work of the Holy Spirit
He advised the youth to be wary of the tricks of the devil who wanted to mess up their lives.
Rt Rev Frimpong Manso advised the congregation to use the opportunity to pray to God for peace and stability in the country and also to remain focused as one people and one nation.
Professor Mike Oquaye also advised the church to refrain from immoral sexual activities which could undermine the church.
He said immoral sexual activities such as homosexuality and lesbianism was a sin in the eyes of God and therefore encouraged christians to remain upright in the worship of God.
He commended the church for its dedication and commitment to the Lord and charged them to win more souls for Christ.
Picture: The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana Rt Rev Frimpong Manso, unveiling the plaque of the Ramseyer Congregation.
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African Women Traders assist four Dansoman schools
AFRICAN Women Traders Organisation (AWTA), a non profit organisation has donated 50 boxes of sanitary pads worth GH¢1,200 to four schools in Dansoman.
They are the New Standard Primary and Junior High School, St Paul Academy, Gbegbeyise Primary and Junior High School and the Mpoasei Methodist School.
Presenting the items, the Chairman of AWTA, Mrs Comfort Quarshie said that the vision of the organisation was to help the under privileged women in the society.
She said the organisation took such women through vocational skills training, wealth creation and HIV Aids awareness .
She said the organisation also encouraged women to cultivate the culture of savings and undertake group activities in which they could gain access to collateral-free loans.
Mrs Quarshie said that the donation was to encourage girls in the schools to take personal hygiene more seriously.
She said that due to the present economic hardships some parents could not afford sanitary pads for their daughters therefore exposing them to the the use of unconventional materials.
She said such under- privileged girls were always in a dilemma as to what to do during such periods adding that she was confident that the items would be of immense benefit to the girls.
They are the New Standard Primary and Junior High School, St Paul Academy, Gbegbeyise Primary and Junior High School and the Mpoasei Methodist School.
Presenting the items, the Chairman of AWTA, Mrs Comfort Quarshie said that the vision of the organisation was to help the under privileged women in the society.
She said the organisation took such women through vocational skills training, wealth creation and HIV Aids awareness .
She said the organisation also encouraged women to cultivate the culture of savings and undertake group activities in which they could gain access to collateral-free loans.
Mrs Quarshie said that the donation was to encourage girls in the schools to take personal hygiene more seriously.
She said that due to the present economic hardships some parents could not afford sanitary pads for their daughters therefore exposing them to the the use of unconventional materials.
She said such under- privileged girls were always in a dilemma as to what to do during such periods adding that she was confident that the items would be of immense benefit to the girls.
Help lift the image of New Times Corporation
A Nine-member Board of Directors for the New Times Corporation (NTC) was inaugurated in Accra yesterday with a call on the members to help lift up the image of the corporation.
The Managing Director, Mr Kofi Asuman, who made the call, said the corporation was in a critical but not hopeless situation and thus needed a dynamic and result-oriented board to help in its rejuvenation and resuscitation.
He said due to the fierce competition from both the electronic and print media in the newspaper market, the former board, management and staff of the corporation had worked hard to survive and were gradually making an impact.
Mr Asuman said the new board would be expected to help in developing policies and programmes that could help lift the image of the corporation and added that one major concern of management was to repackage and relaunch the Evening News, a newspaper that made great strides on the market before folding up about four years ago.
“We expect that the new board will assist us to put the Evening News back on the stands”, he said.
The Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Mr Paul Adu-Gyamfi, assured the new board of the commission’s support and cooperation.
He said although the new board had a daunting task, the commission would tolerate any excuses for poor performance.
“Like in most games, there will be the occasional feeling that if you cheated ‘small’ you could make it. In journalism, that could mean pandering to the market. The financial well-being of others who have profited from wrongful behaviour would be pressed on you. I know your own personal ethics would not lead you that way and that you would be guided by the highest ideals in the profession to put Ghana first in all that you do”, he said.
He added the country’s thriving democracy, growing economy and the warmth of its citizens showed that the country’s leadership of Africa was not a hoax.
The new board is chaired by Mr David Newton, Rector of the Ghana Institute of Journalism.
The rest are Mr Nyamekye Owusu, Togbe Adom Drayi, Mrs Jeannette Quarcoopome, Mr Robert A. Baidoo Jnr, Dr (Mrs) Sika Ahadzie, Mr Kweku Duncan, Mrs Emma Asiedu and Mr Kofi Assumah, the Managing Director.
Mr Newton said the new board would develop a scientific framework to facilitate the solution of the corporation’s problems.
Picture: Members of the new board. They are from left (standing), Togbe Adom Drayi, Mr Kweku Duncan, Mrs Emma Asiedu, Mr Nyamekye Owusu and Mr Kofi Asuman.
Seated, from the left is Dr (Mrs) Sika Ahadzie, Mr David Newton, new Board Chairman (middle) and Mrs Jeannette Quarcoopome.
The Managing Director, Mr Kofi Asuman, who made the call, said the corporation was in a critical but not hopeless situation and thus needed a dynamic and result-oriented board to help in its rejuvenation and resuscitation.
He said due to the fierce competition from both the electronic and print media in the newspaper market, the former board, management and staff of the corporation had worked hard to survive and were gradually making an impact.
Mr Asuman said the new board would be expected to help in developing policies and programmes that could help lift the image of the corporation and added that one major concern of management was to repackage and relaunch the Evening News, a newspaper that made great strides on the market before folding up about four years ago.
“We expect that the new board will assist us to put the Evening News back on the stands”, he said.
The Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Mr Paul Adu-Gyamfi, assured the new board of the commission’s support and cooperation.
He said although the new board had a daunting task, the commission would tolerate any excuses for poor performance.
“Like in most games, there will be the occasional feeling that if you cheated ‘small’ you could make it. In journalism, that could mean pandering to the market. The financial well-being of others who have profited from wrongful behaviour would be pressed on you. I know your own personal ethics would not lead you that way and that you would be guided by the highest ideals in the profession to put Ghana first in all that you do”, he said.
He added the country’s thriving democracy, growing economy and the warmth of its citizens showed that the country’s leadership of Africa was not a hoax.
The new board is chaired by Mr David Newton, Rector of the Ghana Institute of Journalism.
The rest are Mr Nyamekye Owusu, Togbe Adom Drayi, Mrs Jeannette Quarcoopome, Mr Robert A. Baidoo Jnr, Dr (Mrs) Sika Ahadzie, Mr Kweku Duncan, Mrs Emma Asiedu and Mr Kofi Assumah, the Managing Director.
Mr Newton said the new board would develop a scientific framework to facilitate the solution of the corporation’s problems.
Picture: Members of the new board. They are from left (standing), Togbe Adom Drayi, Mr Kweku Duncan, Mrs Emma Asiedu, Mr Nyamekye Owusu and Mr Kofi Asuman.
Seated, from the left is Dr (Mrs) Sika Ahadzie, Mr David Newton, new Board Chairman (middle) and Mrs Jeannette Quarcoopome.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
140 Police recruits pass out
Story: Leticia Ohene-Asiedu & Gifty Bamfo
THE Director-General in charge of Welfare and Strategic Direction and Monitoring of the Ghana Police Service, Commissioner of Police (COP) Paul Quaye, says the Police Administration will not condone any act of misconduct and public intimidation perpetuated by any member of the service.
He said the Police Administration was determined to instil discipline in the service and would, therefore, stop at nothing to punish any offending officer.
Mr Quaye, who was addressing the passing-out parade of 140 recruits at the Police Training School in Accra yesterday, therefore, advised the recruits and serving officers to refrain from illegal activities or acts that would bring the service into disrepute.
He warned that personnel found flouting police regulations and acts of indiscipline and lawlessness would be subjected to police disciplinary proceedings.
He urged the recruits to defend and respect the basic fundamental rights of every member of the society, adding that, “each member of the Ghanaian society must be equally valued and treated with dignity and respect”.
Mr Quaye advised the personnel to be circumspect and always work within the parameters and dictates of the Constitution and the Police Code of Ethics.
He said the Ghana Police Service needed personnel who were loyal, dedicated and had the spirit of selflessness to reassure citizens of a safe environment devoid of crime.
Mr Quaye appealed to members of the public to help the police fight the drug menace and crime by exposing and reporting persons who indulged in such activities.
He said the police had intensified their day and night patrols as part of efforts to deal with criminal elements in the society.
Mr Quaye used the opportunity to caution drivers to drive with care and maintain their vehicles during the Easter festivities to ensure an accident-free Easter.
He called on the various drivers’ unions to caution their members to observe road traffic regulations and drive safely during the Easter festivities to avoid loss of lives.
Ms Naa Bortey Borteley was adjudged the overall best student and was presented with a ‘Baton of Honour’ and a special award in recognition of her brilliant performance during their six-month training.
THE Director-General in charge of Welfare and Strategic Direction and Monitoring of the Ghana Police Service, Commissioner of Police (COP) Paul Quaye, says the Police Administration will not condone any act of misconduct and public intimidation perpetuated by any member of the service.
He said the Police Administration was determined to instil discipline in the service and would, therefore, stop at nothing to punish any offending officer.
Mr Quaye, who was addressing the passing-out parade of 140 recruits at the Police Training School in Accra yesterday, therefore, advised the recruits and serving officers to refrain from illegal activities or acts that would bring the service into disrepute.
He warned that personnel found flouting police regulations and acts of indiscipline and lawlessness would be subjected to police disciplinary proceedings.
He urged the recruits to defend and respect the basic fundamental rights of every member of the society, adding that, “each member of the Ghanaian society must be equally valued and treated with dignity and respect”.
Mr Quaye advised the personnel to be circumspect and always work within the parameters and dictates of the Constitution and the Police Code of Ethics.
He said the Ghana Police Service needed personnel who were loyal, dedicated and had the spirit of selflessness to reassure citizens of a safe environment devoid of crime.
Mr Quaye appealed to members of the public to help the police fight the drug menace and crime by exposing and reporting persons who indulged in such activities.
He said the police had intensified their day and night patrols as part of efforts to deal with criminal elements in the society.
Mr Quaye used the opportunity to caution drivers to drive with care and maintain their vehicles during the Easter festivities to ensure an accident-free Easter.
He called on the various drivers’ unions to caution their members to observe road traffic regulations and drive safely during the Easter festivities to avoid loss of lives.
Ms Naa Bortey Borteley was adjudged the overall best student and was presented with a ‘Baton of Honour’ and a special award in recognition of her brilliant performance during their six-month training.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Women must be involved in peace building
THE Minister of Women and Children’s Affairs (MOWAC), Ms Akua Sena Dansua, has said that it is important for women to be involved in peace building and maintenance to ensure protection and security for women and children in conflict situations.
She indicated that women and children tended to be routinely subjected to rape and other terrible forms of violence whilst orphans of victims of conflict were left in difficult situations.
The minister said this at a workshop on Mainstreaming Gender in Multidimensional Peace Support Operations in West Africa in Accra last Tuesday.
The workshop was a collaboration between the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre (KAIPTC), the ECOWAS and the German Technical Co-operation (GTZ).
Ms Dansua said peace was essential for development and it was therefore important for stakeholders to be involved to discuss the various dimensions of the subject.
She said in respect of peace and security obligations, Ghana had in place a national architecture for peace, led by the National Peace Council.
She said a gap in that infrastructure was the aspect which addressed the involvement of women in peace and security matters because women and children were the most vulnerable victims.
She explained that in local conflict situations, women could be valuable sources of information in the marketplace, festivals and other places to give hints to brooding problems.
According to her, the involvement of women in discussion in the family and community and at funeral would widen the consultation networks and provide a softer negotiation stance on disputes.
She observed that a feminine touch in a military, diplomatic, civilian or political situation would calm matters than the brazen approach usually adopted by their male counterparts.
Ms Dansua encouraged women to be more assertive at various levels of discussions.
She believed that gender sensitivity in public plans and programmes would facilitate development in the country.
The GTZ Technical Advisor at the KAIPTC, Mr David Nii Addy, said it was clear to most actors in the field of peace and security that the country needed to do much more to recognise the important role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts.
He noted that effective peace support throughout the world required more expertise and institutional capacity to promote gender equality.
Mr Addy was optimistic that the workshop would be a necessary precondition in the political quest for the restoration of civil authority, the ending of impunity, the promotion of rule of law and democratic development, without which peace would not be sustainable.
She indicated that women and children tended to be routinely subjected to rape and other terrible forms of violence whilst orphans of victims of conflict were left in difficult situations.
The minister said this at a workshop on Mainstreaming Gender in Multidimensional Peace Support Operations in West Africa in Accra last Tuesday.
The workshop was a collaboration between the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre (KAIPTC), the ECOWAS and the German Technical Co-operation (GTZ).
Ms Dansua said peace was essential for development and it was therefore important for stakeholders to be involved to discuss the various dimensions of the subject.
She said in respect of peace and security obligations, Ghana had in place a national architecture for peace, led by the National Peace Council.
She said a gap in that infrastructure was the aspect which addressed the involvement of women in peace and security matters because women and children were the most vulnerable victims.
She explained that in local conflict situations, women could be valuable sources of information in the marketplace, festivals and other places to give hints to brooding problems.
According to her, the involvement of women in discussion in the family and community and at funeral would widen the consultation networks and provide a softer negotiation stance on disputes.
She observed that a feminine touch in a military, diplomatic, civilian or political situation would calm matters than the brazen approach usually adopted by their male counterparts.
Ms Dansua encouraged women to be more assertive at various levels of discussions.
She believed that gender sensitivity in public plans and programmes would facilitate development in the country.
The GTZ Technical Advisor at the KAIPTC, Mr David Nii Addy, said it was clear to most actors in the field of peace and security that the country needed to do much more to recognise the important role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts.
He noted that effective peace support throughout the world required more expertise and institutional capacity to promote gender equality.
Mr Addy was optimistic that the workshop would be a necessary precondition in the political quest for the restoration of civil authority, the ending of impunity, the promotion of rule of law and democratic development, without which peace would not be sustainable.
(ASADTEK Industries donates to Animal Research Institute)
ASADTEK Industries Limited has donated 200 aluminium roofing sheets to the Animal Research Institute (ARI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
Making the donation, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ASADTEK, Mr Asare Adjei, said since the government alone could not support scientific research adequately, it was important that industries complimented its efforts in funding research to propel Ghana forward.
He said the donation, therefore, demonstrated the type of linkage that should exist between industries and scientific institutions particularly in capacity building so that the scientific institutions could fulfil the mandates for which they were set up.
Receiving the items on behalf of the CSIR, the Director of ARI, Dr N. Karbo, said commercial poultry production had become a highly skilled-intensive enterprise with profit margins reducing daily as a result of the competitively priced products from foreign sources.
He said to sustain the sector in the face of global competition, a strong research support base, which ensured continuous improvement of products and reduction in production cost was required.
Dr Karbo said that poultry housing was a major contributory factor to efficient and cost effective production of poultry products.
He explained that chickens were warm blooded birds, who had the ability to maintain a rather uniform temperature of their internal organs.
He explained, however, that the ability of the birds could be disabled when the ambient temperature exceeded certain extremes and that it was very important that chickens were housed and cared for properly in order to provide them with an environment in which their thermal balance could be maintained.
He said roofing materials for poultry houses should be able to absorb heat from the poultry house and from the litter without the litter itself becoming hot.
Dr Karbo said aluminium roofing sheets were satisfactory materials for roofing poultry houses because compared with iron-containing materials, it was more durable.
He said the gesture afforded the institute the opportunity to confirm preliminary findings for the benefit of the poultry industry.
He expressed his profound gratitude to ASADTEK for the gesture in supporting research and added that ARI was opened to public and private partnership in the local industry for research and development advancement to enhance socio-economic growth of the country.
* The Chief Executive Officer of ASADTEK, Mr Asare Adjei seventh person on the left in ash suit and the Director ARI, Dr N. Karbo seventh on the left beside him is the Commercial Director of CSIR, Mrs Josephine Okutu in green cloth.
Making the donation, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ASADTEK, Mr Asare Adjei, said since the government alone could not support scientific research adequately, it was important that industries complimented its efforts in funding research to propel Ghana forward.
He said the donation, therefore, demonstrated the type of linkage that should exist between industries and scientific institutions particularly in capacity building so that the scientific institutions could fulfil the mandates for which they were set up.
Receiving the items on behalf of the CSIR, the Director of ARI, Dr N. Karbo, said commercial poultry production had become a highly skilled-intensive enterprise with profit margins reducing daily as a result of the competitively priced products from foreign sources.
He said to sustain the sector in the face of global competition, a strong research support base, which ensured continuous improvement of products and reduction in production cost was required.
Dr Karbo said that poultry housing was a major contributory factor to efficient and cost effective production of poultry products.
He explained that chickens were warm blooded birds, who had the ability to maintain a rather uniform temperature of their internal organs.
He explained, however, that the ability of the birds could be disabled when the ambient temperature exceeded certain extremes and that it was very important that chickens were housed and cared for properly in order to provide them with an environment in which their thermal balance could be maintained.
He said roofing materials for poultry houses should be able to absorb heat from the poultry house and from the litter without the litter itself becoming hot.
Dr Karbo said aluminium roofing sheets were satisfactory materials for roofing poultry houses because compared with iron-containing materials, it was more durable.
He said the gesture afforded the institute the opportunity to confirm preliminary findings for the benefit of the poultry industry.
He expressed his profound gratitude to ASADTEK for the gesture in supporting research and added that ARI was opened to public and private partnership in the local industry for research and development advancement to enhance socio-economic growth of the country.
* The Chief Executive Officer of ASADTEK, Mr Asare Adjei seventh person on the left in ash suit and the Director ARI, Dr N. Karbo seventh on the left beside him is the Commercial Director of CSIR, Mrs Josephine Okutu in green cloth.
(CSIR gives to Caridiothoracic centre)
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has presented a cheque for GH¢2,500 to the Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital as part of the activities marking the Golden Jubilee celebration of the establishment of the council.
Receiving the cheque, the Cardiothoracic Surgeon and President of the Ghana Heart Foundation, Professor Dr (MED) K Frimpong Boateng, said the centre needed more funds for the construction of a hospital block for children who suffered from heart related diseases.
He said the centre currently had wards for only adults and a smaller portion for children, and therefore, the construction of a children’s’ block would help the centre to treat children with heart diseases as well as attract patients from other countries to earn the centre some income.
Prof. Dr Frimpong Boateng advised Ghanaians to exercise regularly and also eat less fatty foods in order to avoid heart diseases explaining that the heart was a very sensitive organ which needed to be handled carefully.
He thanked the CSIR for the gesture and took the opportunity to appeal to the public to support the centre with funds in order to save more lives.
The Deputy Director of Nursing Service of the centre, Ms Rebecca Essilfie, explained that heart attack was one form of heart disease that had been greatly associated with high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
She said seven out of every 10 deaths from heart diseases were associated with high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Ms Essilfie said that high cholesterol was a factor that increased one’s chances of getting heart disease.
She said people who smoked, had high blood pressure, diabetes and those with a family history of heart disease needed to lower their cholesterol in order to avoid heart diseases.
She advised the public to buy low fat or fat-free milk, cheese, butter and other dairy products. She further cautioned women to avoid cooking with a lot of oil particularly oils with high-fat.
She encouraged the public to cultivate the habit of reading food labels before buying foods particularly processed foods and that the public should exercise regularly in order to burn calories and fat.
The Senior Research Officer and President of the Southern Sector of the CSIR, Dr H R Dankwah, said the council had made it a responsibility to support the centre and that although it could not support the hospital fully, it was ready to help in its own small way.
Picture: The Cardiothoracic Surgeon and President of the Ghana Heart Foundation, Prof. Dr K Frimpong Boateng (left) receiving the cheque from the Senior Research Officer of the CSIR, Dr H R Dankwa (right), Looking on is the Marketing Officer of the CSIR, Mr Benjamin Addotey and the Deputy Director of Nursing Services Cardio Centre, Ms Rebecca Essilfie.
Receiving the cheque, the Cardiothoracic Surgeon and President of the Ghana Heart Foundation, Professor Dr (MED) K Frimpong Boateng, said the centre needed more funds for the construction of a hospital block for children who suffered from heart related diseases.
He said the centre currently had wards for only adults and a smaller portion for children, and therefore, the construction of a children’s’ block would help the centre to treat children with heart diseases as well as attract patients from other countries to earn the centre some income.
Prof. Dr Frimpong Boateng advised Ghanaians to exercise regularly and also eat less fatty foods in order to avoid heart diseases explaining that the heart was a very sensitive organ which needed to be handled carefully.
He thanked the CSIR for the gesture and took the opportunity to appeal to the public to support the centre with funds in order to save more lives.
The Deputy Director of Nursing Service of the centre, Ms Rebecca Essilfie, explained that heart attack was one form of heart disease that had been greatly associated with high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
She said seven out of every 10 deaths from heart diseases were associated with high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Ms Essilfie said that high cholesterol was a factor that increased one’s chances of getting heart disease.
She said people who smoked, had high blood pressure, diabetes and those with a family history of heart disease needed to lower their cholesterol in order to avoid heart diseases.
She advised the public to buy low fat or fat-free milk, cheese, butter and other dairy products. She further cautioned women to avoid cooking with a lot of oil particularly oils with high-fat.
She encouraged the public to cultivate the habit of reading food labels before buying foods particularly processed foods and that the public should exercise regularly in order to burn calories and fat.
The Senior Research Officer and President of the Southern Sector of the CSIR, Dr H R Dankwah, said the council had made it a responsibility to support the centre and that although it could not support the hospital fully, it was ready to help in its own small way.
Picture: The Cardiothoracic Surgeon and President of the Ghana Heart Foundation, Prof. Dr K Frimpong Boateng (left) receiving the cheque from the Senior Research Officer of the CSIR, Dr H R Dankwa (right), Looking on is the Marketing Officer of the CSIR, Mr Benjamin Addotey and the Deputy Director of Nursing Services Cardio Centre, Ms Rebecca Essilfie.
Men should assist crusade on violence against women
The acting Director of the Department of Women at the Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs (MOWAC), Mrs Francesca Pobee-Hagford, has appealed to men to join the crusade to stop the growing culture of violence against women.
That, she said, would give women the opportunity to enjoy a free and safe livelihood without fear of been assaulted by men.
Mrs Pobee-Hagford made this statement after a float through the principal streets of Accra to commemorate this year's International Women's Day on the theme, "Women and men united to end violence against women".
She said the day, which is marked in March every year, was to honour women for their achievements because women represented a major source of development in every country.
She observed that one major cause of violence against women was the archaic notion of male supremacy and female subordination.
She said although this style of living was outmoded, some couples deliberately or out of ignorance still abided by this principle and this marginalisation prevented women from realising their potentials in life.
Mrs Pobee-Hagford identified education as an effective tool which could help curb domestic violence.
She said when people were well educated on the need to stop violence against women better results would be seen.
She expressed her disappointment at the low turnout of men at the celebration and said "we always invite them but it is difficult getting them to join us".
The occasion attracted women from all backgrounds — queens, market women, the Christian Mothers' Association, members of the workplace ladies’ clubs, the physically challenged and schoolchildren.
They carried placards with the inscriptions, “stop early marriages”, “don't rape your house helps”, “stop domestic violence” and “women are life partners, don't intimidate them”.
That, she said, would give women the opportunity to enjoy a free and safe livelihood without fear of been assaulted by men.
Mrs Pobee-Hagford made this statement after a float through the principal streets of Accra to commemorate this year's International Women's Day on the theme, "Women and men united to end violence against women".
She said the day, which is marked in March every year, was to honour women for their achievements because women represented a major source of development in every country.
She observed that one major cause of violence against women was the archaic notion of male supremacy and female subordination.
She said although this style of living was outmoded, some couples deliberately or out of ignorance still abided by this principle and this marginalisation prevented women from realising their potentials in life.
Mrs Pobee-Hagford identified education as an effective tool which could help curb domestic violence.
She said when people were well educated on the need to stop violence against women better results would be seen.
She expressed her disappointment at the low turnout of men at the celebration and said "we always invite them but it is difficult getting them to join us".
The occasion attracted women from all backgrounds — queens, market women, the Christian Mothers' Association, members of the workplace ladies’ clubs, the physically challenged and schoolchildren.
They carried placards with the inscriptions, “stop early marriages”, “don't rape your house helps”, “stop domestic violence” and “women are life partners, don't intimidate them”.
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