Health Alert! Carcinogenic e-waste used in preparing ‘wele’ – Doctor

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Sethoo 9 years ago

All our leaders ate wele when they were young,that is why they can't think again.Akufo-Addo as a Dadda Ba has not eaten wele before so lets try him.

All our leaders ate wele when they were young,that is why they can't think again.Akufo-Addo as a Dadda Ba has not eaten wele before so lets try him.
Mawuli 9 years ago

Guys! Do not contribute your loaded ignorance to a topic you have no knowledge about scientifically. For your information, a state/province {name withheld}started inspecting and confiscated smoked fish coming from Ghana a cou ...
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Guys! Do not contribute your loaded ignorance to a topic you have no knowledge about scientifically. For your information, a state/province {name withheld}started inspecting and confiscated smoked fish coming from Ghana a couple of years ago.
They detected dangerous and unsafe level of carcinogenic contents in the smoked fish. Further investigations revealed that car/lorry tires were used in smoking the fishes. Also remember nobody used tires to smoke fish or cow hide {wele} in those days. Please think before you write or else you may lead an ignorant person to die prematurely.
On a personal level, I am going to share an information that wouldn't have been shared on this forum but I realize by sharing someone may benefit from it.
I had been referred to a specialist by my family doctor on something unrelated however blood test revealed I had a dangerously high level of sugar in my blood despite the fact that I had no history of diabetes.
It turns out the kenkey I ate the evening before the test caused the elevation of sugar in my blood. The simple reason is that starch converts to sugar. By the the grace of God and a little common sense I am not diabetic or any bouts with blood pressure at this stage of my life by balancing or limiting my carbohydrate intake.
Educating oneself about your health goes a long way to pointing a less accusatory fingers at the so called witches and juju men in our country.
Kwame Twi 9 years ago

This is not about science, it is a natural fact. We have a very poor food preparation and handling standard in the country.

This is not about science, it is a natural fact. We have a very poor food preparation and handling standard in the country.
OZA 9 years ago

Somebody tell me the chemical componet in the so-called "kanwe'. You can't just say it can cause cancer without explaining the basic science behind it.

Somebody tell me the chemical componet in the so-called "kanwe'. You can't just say it can cause cancer without explaining the basic science behind it.
Rastafara"I" 9 years ago

I am not sure whether you in Ghana or somewhere in the West....but carbohydrates is part of almost food menu worldwide...Rice, bread, corn, potato ..all got carbohydrates..I am confused about your rap on kenkey..

I am not sure whether you in Ghana or somewhere in the West....but carbohydrates is part of almost food menu worldwide...Rice, bread, corn, potato ..all got carbohydrates..I am confused about your rap on kenkey..
Mawuli 9 years ago

Yes carbohydrate is part of most worldwide dishes however, finishing one ball or more of kenkey at a sitting is too much for the body. Also remember it is compressed to look less scary to consume. Thirdly, the fermentation p ...
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Yes carbohydrate is part of most worldwide dishes however, finishing one ball or more of kenkey at a sitting is too much for the body. Also remember it is compressed to look less scary to consume. Thirdly, the fermentation process which produces alcohol into the mix.
In short, moderation is the way to go. I choose to stay away altogether after a serious love affair with it for a long period of time. It has worked for me for the past five to six years. Please am not asking anybody to take the extreme measures I took but moderation. I did not have time detailing my experience in my post.
Thanks Rastafara "I"
jOEy lOndOn 9 years ago

Drop your nonsense..plz..

Drop your nonsense..plz..
freshmind 9 years ago

Stop stupid comments and researches yourself and see if what the doctor is saying is true

Stop stupid comments and researches yourself and see if what the doctor is saying is true
Mawuli 9 years ago

You are a goon rather you research and then rebut what he is saying. Typical ignoramus

You are a goon rather you research and then rebut what he is saying. Typical ignoramus
rOB 9 years ago

What is the government doing to ban the use of these hazardous materials in preparing wele? Nothing! We know all the health theory and yet a perpetual column of poisonous smoke belches out at Agbobloshie every day and nothing ...
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What is the government doing to ban the use of these hazardous materials in preparing wele? Nothing! We know all the health theory and yet a perpetual column of poisonous smoke belches out at Agbobloshie every day and nothing is done to anyone! This thing should be banned by law and offenders arrested!
Mutun Banza 9 years ago

President mahama says wele and waakye is good for you. President Rawlings says your ke gari is better. Fuck the doctor.

President mahama says wele and waakye is good for you. President Rawlings says your ke gari is better. Fuck the doctor.
Densu 9 years ago

"We burn it with car tyres and electronic waste".

Is it BOIL or BURN?

"We burn it with car tyres and electronic waste".

Is it BOIL or BURN?
Nana Adwoa New York 9 years ago

Sethoo,Mutun and Densu which do you prefer now waakye or EBLOA ..ha ha haaaa

Sethoo,Mutun and Densu which do you prefer now waakye or EBLOA ..ha ha haaaa
Gana 9 years ago

Adwoa Nana 4-reel!

Adwoa Nana 4-reel!
tante 9 years ago

Thank you Doc this is true I have seen it with my own eyes and in any case I can taste and smell burnt rubber in some wele. I have stopped eating wele from Accra or Kumasi. I buy wele when I am in Tamale, they don't use rubbe ...
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Thank you Doc this is true I have seen it with my own eyes and in any case I can taste and smell burnt rubber in some wele. I have stopped eating wele from Accra or Kumasi. I buy wele when I am in Tamale, they don't use rubber tyres there because the tyres are too expensive compared to cheap wood. I bring it back the rolls of hard wele and soak it myself before cooking it. I thne throw away the water from the wele after boiling and boil it again before adding it to food. I have tried to stop eating wele but korder won't let me stop. SO now I chop it only small smal from the north. As for waakye hmmmm. if you see where the market women keep the beans you wont buy it again. Now I bring everything fresh from the north. Please keep on educating our people even if they abuse you small.It is their korder which is driving them so don't worry Doc,
Ekanson 9 years ago

StarrFMonline... I am sure you haven't tried soft wele in okro stew against some wicked banku(ewe kind). I think waakye just chanced upon wele but...

StarrFMonline... I am sure you haven't tried soft wele in okro stew against some wicked banku(ewe kind). I think waakye just chanced upon wele but...
Mezil 9 years ago

Doc., Thank you very much, its a very good point you have brought our attention to. BUT, will these stone AGE idots take it?? later they will start to blame Leaders.Please dear Ghanaians this is not a joking period take all t ...
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Doc., Thank you very much, its a very good point you have brought our attention to. BUT, will these stone AGE idots take it?? later they will start to blame Leaders.Please dear Ghanaians this is not a joking period take all this things very seriously. and stop who eat,who ate and all the nonsences. we are lacking health help in Ghana alot.
Jacob 9 years ago

I grew up eating wakyi and so is all my friends and family. In fact, I have taken all the gals have dated in Ghana to a special Wakyi joint at Aboabo#1 Kumasi. In addition my Mom till today use Kanwe in preparing our meals. ...
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I grew up eating wakyi and so is all my friends and family. In fact, I have taken all the gals have dated in Ghana to a special Wakyi joint at Aboabo#1 Kumasi. In addition my Mom till today use Kanwe in preparing our meals. How come not a single cancer case in my family till today. Now I leave with my Mom and family in the US and none of us have been diagnose with cancer after eating Kanwe for 45yrs of my life
Mawuli 9 years ago

Brother Jacob but not all people who survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima and Nagasaki developed radiation related cancers. However, disproportionate number of people did and that does not mean excess radiation causes cancer ...
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Brother Jacob but not all people who survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima and Nagasaki developed radiation related cancers. However, disproportionate number of people did and that does not mean excess radiation causes cancer. We never used lorry tyres in smoking fish in those days.
Mawuli 9 years ago

correction: should read,does not excess radiation does not cause cancer

Thanks

correction: should read,does not excess radiation does not cause cancer

Thanks
Dynamic Thinter 9 years ago

It is best prepared at the rural areas.

It is best prepared at the rural areas.
Dynamic Thinter 9 years ago

'wele'

'wele'
Ceelee 9 years ago

We have been eating it,for à long time

We have been eating it,for à long time
CITIZEN ONE 9 years ago

People laugh at me when I tell them that Ghanaians are a living dead species.

I have friends and family, and when I look deep into their eyes while they speak, I can tell they are all dead, but walking and talking.

It i ...
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People laugh at me when I tell them that Ghanaians are a living dead species.

I have friends and family, and when I look deep into their eyes while they speak, I can tell they are all dead, but walking and talking.

It is unimaginable the things Ghanaians eat and drink, and with such reckless endangerment, what do you expect. Even those who preach these findings have secret horrible eating and drinking habits.

I don't even pray anymore at night...cos I know no one listens...the good, sensible and cautious life I live here on earth, is all the heaven I expect. Thank you God for creating me in your image, as for the rest I don't know and I don't even care!
Mawuli 9 years ago

Your post made me laugh. You are so right on the money

Your post made me laugh. You are so right on the money
Rastafara"I" 9 years ago

what is matter with you.....?

what is matter with you.....?
Mawuli 9 years ago

I will agree with you since trying to smoke fish or cow hide with used car tires is part of preparation process.
I don't think the scientist was talking about wele causing cancer per say but rather talking about the processi ...
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I will agree with you since trying to smoke fish or cow hide with used car tires is part of preparation process.
I don't think the scientist was talking about wele causing cancer per say but rather talking about the processing. Remember the writer talking about the smoking process in the report however,they sensationalize the heading to grab attention.
Gana 9 years ago

You are using the "right term >> smoking process"

But the "learned Dr." used misleading term " We burn it with car tyres and electronic waste"!!

Is BURN the same as SMOKED?

You are using the "right term >> smoking process"

But the "learned Dr." used misleading term " We burn it with car tyres and electronic waste"!!

Is BURN the same as SMOKED?
Osei Yao 9 years ago

THE PUBLIC IS RIGHT IN BEING SCEPTICAL. DR OWUSU DID NOT OFFER ANY SCIENTIFIC FINDING TO BACK HIS CLAIM. IF THE HIDE IS CLEANED ENOUGH BEFOR CONSUMPTION, I SEE NO REASON FOR THE CONDEMNATION. I AM ALSO A SCIENTIST AND WILL AP ...
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THE PUBLIC IS RIGHT IN BEING SCEPTICAL. DR OWUSU DID NOT OFFER ANY SCIENTIFIC FINDING TO BACK HIS CLAIM. IF THE HIDE IS CLEANED ENOUGH BEFOR CONSUMPTION, I SEE NO REASON FOR THE CONDEMNATION. I AM ALSO A SCIENTIST AND WILL APPRECIATE DR OWUSU' SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS OF "WELE"
Mawuli 9 years ago

Don't you think you are reading too much into the headline rather than the processing of the wele? I don't think we are okay with anyone smoking wele with burning tyres. We all know that tires are made of plastic which contai ...
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Don't you think you are reading too much into the headline rather than the processing of the wele? I don't think we are okay with anyone smoking wele with burning tyres. We all know that tires are made of plastic which contain cancer causing agents if consumed in any form.
Please Osei Yao! I want you to give consideration to the article in its totality instead of the headline. In my opinion, he is complaining of the process and not part of the cow itself that he is claiming to cause cancer. If I may remind you, we are advised not to reuse plastic water bottles in the west because it is believed that, cancer causing carcinogenic materials from the plastic container can start sipping into the bottle after the first opening.
I am really enjoying the civilized debate without overwhelming insults.

Have a wonderful day bro.
Naana 9 years ago

Dr Kwesi Owusu do you have any data to support your claim?

Dr Kwesi Owusu do you have any data to support your claim?
kwasimuna10 9 years ago

go to mallam junction behind the market and you will sea with your eyes. where are the ministers of health, environment, firservice police ect, ect.

go to mallam junction behind the market and you will sea with your eyes. where are the ministers of health, environment, firservice police ect, ect.
Mezil 9 years ago

Jacob , you are a very BIG fool in the society of Ghana. Read books and you can understand THE DOCTOR.

Jacob , you are a very BIG fool in the society of Ghana. Read books and you can understand THE DOCTOR.

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