People like Ghanaians only know of how to steal from Government but, not to go forward educate. With that sort of understand in mind, how do you think entire society will move forward? We cursed ourself and cursed our future ... read full comment
People like Ghanaians only know of how to steal from Government but, not to go forward educate. With that sort of understand in mind, how do you think entire society will move forward? We cursed ourself and cursed our future generations. Our brains are not even working any more even if we want to put it into good use. I was at first thought we do not have eye expect at all. For me is a good news that in such a society ofdeprived brain to themselves have 74 eye specialist. Even though a nation like Ghana suppose to have at least not less 200,000 eye specialist a lone. We still have a long, long way to go.
ADJEI 10 years ago
ALL THE MONEY IS IN THE CHURCH BUSINESS SO EVERYONE IS TRAINING TO BE A PASTOR TO BE RICH LIKE OTABIL AND DUNCAN-WILLIAMS.
ALL THE MONEY IS IN THE CHURCH BUSINESS SO EVERYONE IS TRAINING TO BE A PASTOR TO BE RICH LIKE OTABIL AND DUNCAN-WILLIAMS.
abenayankey@gmail.com 10 years ago
What did the right eye say to the left eye?
-Between you and me, there’s something that smells… - See more at:
What did the right eye say to the left eye?
-Between you and me, there’s something that smells… - See more at:
PROPHETESS 10 years ago
WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. MIRACLES CAN HEAL EVERYTHING. JUST PRAY.
WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. MIRACLES CAN HEAL EVERYTHING. JUST PRAY.
VOLTE 10 years ago
AFTER TRAINING THEM THE RUNAWAY: SO THANKS TO MOTHER GHANA FOR HIS TUITION
AFTER TRAINING THEM THE RUNAWAY: SO THANKS TO MOTHER GHANA FOR HIS TUITION
Sethoo 10 years ago
Our leaders know the solution but they won't apply it.The govt shd let every student pay the full cost of training at the medical school,after their training they shd be paid the full international market value when they are ... read full comment
Our leaders know the solution but they won't apply it.The govt shd let every student pay the full cost of training at the medical school,after their training they shd be paid the full international market value when they are working.
Mediator 10 years ago
A heretofore inexplicable fatal, chronic kidney disease that has affected poor farming regions around the globe may be linked to the use of biochemical giant Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide in areas with hard water, a new stud ... read full comment
A heretofore inexplicable fatal, chronic kidney disease that has affected poor farming regions around the globe may be linked to the use of biochemical giant Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide in areas with hard water, a new study has found.
The new study was published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Researchers suggest that Roundup, or glyphosate, becomes highly toxic to the kidney once mixed with “hard” water or metals like arsenic and cadmium that often exist naturally in the soil or are added via fertilizer. Hard water contains metals like calcium, magnesium, strontium, and iron, among others. On its own, glyphosate is toxic, but not detrimental enough to eradicate kidney tissue.
The glyphosate molecule was patented as a herbicide by Monsanto in the early 1970s. The company soon brought glyphosate to market under the name “Roundup,” which is now the most commonly used herbicide in the world.
The hypothesis helps explain a global rash of the mysterious, fatal Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown etiology (CKDu) that has been found in rice paddy regions of northern Sri Lanka, for example, or in El Salvador, where CKDu is the second leading cause of death among males.
Furthermore, the study’s findings explain many observations associated with the disease, including the linkage between the consumption of hard water and CKDu, as 96 percent of patients have been found to have consumed “hard or very hard water for at least five years, from wells that receive their supply from shallow regolith aquifers.”
The CKDu was discovered in rice paddy farms in northern Sri Lanka around 20 years ago. The condition has spread quickly since then and now affects 15 percent of working age people in the region, or a total of 400,000 patients, the study says. At least 20,000 have died from CKDu there.
In 2009, the Sri Lankan Ministry of Health introduced criteria for CKDu. Basically, the Ministry found that CKDu did not share common risk factors as chronic kidney disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and glomerular nephritis, or inflammation of the kidney.
Based on geographical and socioeconomical factors associated with CKDu, it was assumed that environmental and occupational variables would offer clues to the disease’s origins – or in this case, it came from chemicals.
The new study noted that even the World Health Organization had found that CKDu is caused by exposure to arsenic, cadmium, and pesticides, in addition to hard water consumption, low water intake, and exposure to high temperatures. Yet why that certain area of Sri Lanka and why the disease didn’t show prior to the mid-1990s was left unanswered.
Researchers point out that political changes in Sri Lanka in the late 1970s led to the introduction of agrochemicals, especially in rice farming. They believe that 12 to 15 years of exposure to “low concentration kidney-damaging compounds” along with their accumulation in the body led to the appearance of CKDu in the mid-90s.
The incriminating agent, or Compound “X,” must have certain characteristics, researchers deduced. The compound, they hypothesized, must be: made of chemicals newly introduced in the last 20 to 30 years; capable of forming stable complexes with hard water; capable of retaining nephrotoxic metals and delivering them to the kidney; capable of multiple routes of exposure, such as ingestion, through skin or respiratory absorption, among other criteria.
These factors pointed to glyphosate, used in abundance in Sri Lanka. In the study, researchers noted that earlier studies had shown that typical glyphosate half-life of around 47 days in soil can increase up to 22 years after forming hard to biodegrade “strong complexes with metal ions.”
Scientists have derived three ways of exposure to glyphosate-metal complexes (GMCs): consumption of contaminated hard water, food, or the complex could be formed directly within circulation with glyphosate coming from dermal/respiratory route and metals from water and foods.
Rice farmers, for example, are at high risk of exposure to GMCs through skin absorption, inhalation, or tainted drinking water. GMCs seem to evade the normal liver’s detoxification process, thus damaging kidneys, the study found.
The study also suggests that glyphosate could be linked to similar epidemics of kidney disease of unknown origin in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and India.
Recent investigations by the Center for Public Integrity found that, in the last five years, CKDu is responsible for more deaths in El Salvador and Nicaragua than diabetes, AIDS, and leukemia combined.
MARCUS GARVEY 10 years ago
WE NEED TO FIND A WAY OF CHASING THEM FOR THE FEES OR DEVISE A MECHANISM SO THAT THEY DO NOT USE THE STATE. IM ABSOLUTELY APPALLED. WE ARE TOO SOFT.
WE NEED TO FIND A WAY OF CHASING THEM FOR THE FEES OR DEVISE A MECHANISM SO THAT THEY DO NOT USE THE STATE. IM ABSOLUTELY APPALLED. WE ARE TOO SOFT.
Kofi vs. Kwame 10 years ago
Fetish priests, Juju-men, etc? I guess Ghana has enough doctors if you consider all of them.
Fetish priests, Juju-men, etc? I guess Ghana has enough doctors if you consider all of them.
ATTA 10 years ago
THERE ARE ALSO TOO MANY PASTORS.
THERE ARE ALSO TOO MANY PASTORS.
Kofi vs. Kwame 10 years ago
Most Ghanaians prefer to consult a pastor when ill, not a professional doctor! So, what`s the problem?
Most Ghanaians prefer to consult a pastor when ill, not a professional doctor! So, what`s the problem?
lizzy 10 years ago
This partly explains why the president cannot see anything wrong with the way he is governing the country
This partly explains why the president cannot see anything wrong with the way he is governing the country
Joe-US 10 years ago
Do you know how long it takes and the cost to train ophthalmologists let alone keeping them or loosing them to other countries? Ayittey and her stupid colleagues have no clue. That is why we have been telling "DEAF POLITICIAN ... read full comment
Do you know how long it takes and the cost to train ophthalmologists let alone keeping them or loosing them to other countries? Ayittey and her stupid colleagues have no clue. That is why we have been telling "DEAF POLITICIANS" about wath bribery and corruption are doing to Ghana. But you lot don't care. You are CRIMINALS and you all deserve to DIE
Ghana John John 10 years ago
Politicians like Minister must stop only complaining and start fixing the problems they identify. It is obvious that there is a lack of all sorts of Doctors, and other professionals in the country. the big question is WHY/HOW ... read full comment
Politicians like Minister must stop only complaining and start fixing the problems they identify. It is obvious that there is a lack of all sorts of Doctors, and other professionals in the country. the big question is WHY/HOW did this come about? More importantly, what is being done to correct the undesirable situation?
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago
A guy goes to his eye doctor for an examination. They start talking as the doctor is examing his eyes. In the middle of their conversation, the doctor casually says, "You need to stop masturbating."
The guy replies, "Why Doc ... read full comment
A guy goes to his eye doctor for an examination. They start talking as the doctor is examing his eyes. In the middle of their conversation, the doctor casually says, "You need to stop masturbating."
The guy replies, "Why Doc? Am I going blind?"
The doctor says, "No, but you're upsetting the other patients in the waiting room."
MENSAH 10 years ago
Health officials do not want to go to RURAL AREAS because of lack of development/infrastructural services like:electricity,water,roads/transportation,and other infrastructural services.
If the government will extend developm ... read full comment
Health officials do not want to go to RURAL AREAS because of lack of development/infrastructural services like:electricity,water,roads/transportation,and other infrastructural services.
If the government will extend development to rural areas,those parts would attract workers to settle there.
The bosses who station workers at the rural areas,might be taking it cool,in the air-conditioners and enjoying life with their families,in the big cities,and must not expect a poor worker to struggle in the bush.
It's a BIG SHAME,that a whole country like Ghana,with about 25 million people has ONLY 74 EYE SPECIALISTS.
TORONTO CITY,OF ABOUT 4 MILLION ALONE, HAS MORE THAN 500.
Kwame,London 10 years ago
It's very interesting that up till now we Ghanaians have not been able diagnosed our problem and finding the appropriate treatment.
Does the government,ministry of education,ministry of health and their so called directors ... read full comment
It's very interesting that up till now we Ghanaians have not been able diagnosed our problem and finding the appropriate treatment.
Does the government,ministry of education,ministry of health and their so called directors have strategic ideas at all.
prof obama 10 years ago
minister, you move to the rural areas then the doctors , nurses , engineers and pharmacists will follow you there
minister, you move to the rural areas then the doctors , nurses , engineers and pharmacists will follow you there
sly 10 years ago
I need a job in Ghana where do I send my resume
I need a job in Ghana where do I send my resume
Black American problems solver 10 years ago
This 61 yr old black American male, whom has been to Ghana many times, will pay you 10% of what I make recruiting a new US-based student into an online school in the US. The person must be living in the US. If I make $1,000 ... read full comment
This 61 yr old black American male, whom has been to Ghana many times, will pay you 10% of what I make recruiting a new US-based student into an online school in the US. The person must be living in the US. If I make $1,000 from the school from recruiting the new student via your referral, you get $100 (we split the cost of me sending your funds via Money Gram or Western Union. If the new student signs up for the full array of classes online for 2 yrs, you get $680.50. Email me and I will give you my 'landing page' online to send your US prospects to. I also will give you the email or phone number of a man living in Ghana now, whom once lived for decades in the US city I live in now. He will confirm I am legitimate or "on-the-real"!
Email me at:
10grand-per-week-usa-income-pursuit
at hush dot com
PS: I will also be in Ghana again this year to train Ghanaians on how to do REFERRAL MARKETING with me. I am an AFFILIATE MARKETER. I get paid by US-based companies to find them customers. Am involved with several US companies. Have just demonstrated one above in my writing. Thank you
Sankofa 10 years ago
Go to the nearest Ghana embassy.
Go to the nearest Ghana embassy.
Teacher K. 10 years ago
Brofo ye dru
Brofo ye dru
sly 10 years ago
the headline is misleading. there are about 74 ophthalmologists but over 100 optometrists. both are trained eye doctors.
the headline is misleading. there are about 74 ophthalmologists but over 100 optometrists. both are trained eye doctors.
SELFISH GHANAIANS
People like Ghanaians only know of how to steal from Government but, not to go forward educate. With that sort of understand in mind, how do you think entire society will move forward? We cursed ourself and cursed our future ...
read full comment
ALL THE MONEY IS IN THE CHURCH BUSINESS SO EVERYONE IS TRAINING TO BE A PASTOR TO BE RICH LIKE OTABIL AND DUNCAN-WILLIAMS.
What did the right eye say to the left eye?
-Between you and me, there’s something that smells… - See more at:
WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. MIRACLES CAN HEAL EVERYTHING. JUST PRAY.
AFTER TRAINING THEM THE RUNAWAY: SO THANKS TO MOTHER GHANA FOR HIS TUITION
Our leaders know the solution but they won't apply it.The govt shd let every student pay the full cost of training at the medical school,after their training they shd be paid the full international market value when they are ...
read full comment
A heretofore inexplicable fatal, chronic kidney disease that has affected poor farming regions around the globe may be linked to the use of biochemical giant Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide in areas with hard water, a new stud ...
read full comment
WE NEED TO FIND A WAY OF CHASING THEM FOR THE FEES OR DEVISE A MECHANISM SO THAT THEY DO NOT USE THE STATE. IM ABSOLUTELY APPALLED. WE ARE TOO SOFT.
Fetish priests, Juju-men, etc? I guess Ghana has enough doctors if you consider all of them.
THERE ARE ALSO TOO MANY PASTORS.
Most Ghanaians prefer to consult a pastor when ill, not a professional doctor! So, what`s the problem?
This partly explains why the president cannot see anything wrong with the way he is governing the country
Do you know how long it takes and the cost to train ophthalmologists let alone keeping them or loosing them to other countries? Ayittey and her stupid colleagues have no clue. That is why we have been telling "DEAF POLITICIAN ...
read full comment
Politicians like Minister must stop only complaining and start fixing the problems they identify. It is obvious that there is a lack of all sorts of Doctors, and other professionals in the country. the big question is WHY/HOW ...
read full comment
A guy goes to his eye doctor for an examination. They start talking as the doctor is examing his eyes. In the middle of their conversation, the doctor casually says, "You need to stop masturbating."
The guy replies, "Why Doc ...
read full comment
Health officials do not want to go to RURAL AREAS because of lack of development/infrastructural services like:electricity,water,roads/transportation,and other infrastructural services.
If the government will extend developm ...
read full comment
It's very interesting that up till now we Ghanaians have not been able diagnosed our problem and finding the appropriate treatment.
Does the government,ministry of education,ministry of health and their so called directors ...
read full comment
minister, you move to the rural areas then the doctors , nurses , engineers and pharmacists will follow you there
I need a job in Ghana where do I send my resume
This 61 yr old black American male, whom has been to Ghana many times, will pay you 10% of what I make recruiting a new US-based student into an online school in the US. The person must be living in the US. If I make $1,000 ...
read full comment
Go to the nearest Ghana embassy.
Brofo ye dru
the headline is misleading. there are about 74 ophthalmologists but over 100 optometrists. both are trained eye doctors.