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Chicken meat is a source of cancer according to the FDA and what are the signs?

Several study reports on foods consumed in the United States have revealed the presence of a toxic substance called arsenic that is believed to cause cancer. While some fight against the consumption of these products, others continue to defend their consumption. But what are the risks to which consumers are exposed?

In the previous article we talked about arsenic being added to chicken feed for weight gain. And according to a 2006 report from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), arsenic in meat is estimated to be more than 70% of the American chickens raised that would be fed this toxic and carcinogenic chemical that is fatal at high doses. The paradox here is that the FAD (Food and Drug Administration), which in its report confirmed that nearly half of all the chickens tested have absorbed inorganic arsenic, the most toxic form present in their liver, continues its denial campaign, stating that the arsenic in the meat of these chickens is so low that it is still safe to eat and does not pose a threat to human health.

The FDA between poisoning and trade policy

According to the Food and Health information site, the FDA, which in its report added that arsenic is a carcinogen, which means that it significantly increases the risk of cancer, continues to accept that this meat containing arsenic is always placed on the shelves of American supermarkets. The same source tells us that the University of South Carolina Department of Environmental Health Sciences has warned all Americans of the danger of arsenic, as well as lead and mercury, known to produce horrible neurological effects on developing fetuses and young children.

Also, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that people who consumed large amounts of tinted arsenic rice, in the absence of other known arsenic exposure, showed significant cellular changes related to cancer development. Arsenic in general is four times more toxic than mercury.

What are the risks of exposure to inorganic arsenic?

The human body is exposed to several effects following high consumption of foods containing inorganic arsenic, such as: irritation of the stomach and intestines, decreased production of white and red blood cells, skin problems, and lung irritation, the development of cancer, and more particularly skin, lung, liver or lymphatic cancer. The least frequent are: internal lung, kidney, bladder and liver cancer.
This exposure to inorganic arsenic can cause infertility and miscarriages in women; it can also lead to lower resistance to infections, heart and brain damage, and DNA damage.
However, it should be noted that organic arsenic cannot cause cancer or DNA damage. But exposure to high doses can cause certain effects in humans, such as stomach aches or nerve problems.

Here are ten (10) signs of poisoning

• Alteration of the level of consciousness;
  Nausea, vomiting;
• Digestive disorders, abdominal pain;
• Discoloration of lips, oral burns;
• Difficult breathing or coughing;
• Headaches ;
• Hallucinations;
• Drowsiness ;
• Rashes of skin;
• Shock condition.

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KMA wins £400k Sanitation Challenge

KMA wins £400k Sanitation Challenge

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has emerged as the Ultimate winner 2019 Sanitation Challenge.

The Assembly received a price of £400,000.00 to implement more Sanitation related activities.

The Sanitation Challenge for Ghana competition is UKAID funded project implemented by IMC worldwide and IRC Ghana, to create competition among all the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to design and implement innovative strategies in solving liquid waste issues in Ghana.

The project was opened to all the MMDAs in 2015 and 128 submitted their proposal. Out of the 128, 48 were shortlisted to compete in stage 2.

However, only 21 responded and applied.

This was downsized to 17 and only 15 submitted evidence of implementation of their strategies.

The 15 MMDAs were assessed and KMA emerged as the ultimate winner with a price of £400,000.00 to implement more Sanitation related activities.

It comes in the wake of the ongoing war against bad sanitation practices in the city which is a partnership between the Kumasi office of The Multimedia Group Limited and the KMA.

Two stations under the media group, Luv 99.5 FM and Nyira104.5 FM, have joined teamed up with the sanitation enforcement team recently inaugurated by the Chief Executive, Osei Assibey Antwi, to enforce the Assembly's bylaws on sanitation.

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TOURISM IN GHANA

Tourism in Ghana | About Ghana

Ghana is and has always been known for it's wide range of tourist attractions and facilities. For the traveller, Ghana is that latter-day unknown, unexplored and certainly an unexploited destination which abounds in an unbelievable array of striking attractions, distinctive and peculiar to each of the ten regions in Ghana.

There are four major areas of interest to the tourist in Ghana, namely, Culture, History, Ecology and Recreation. Tourism in Ghana is regulated by the Ministry of Tourism of Ghana, the Government of Ghana ministry responsible for the development and promotion of tourism related activities in Ghana

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Our history stretches back almost 2000 years to the riches of the ancient Ghana Empire, where trade in gold, ivory, salt and kola nuts created one of the most wealthy nations in Africa, and attracted kinsmen from all over the continent. Europeans, drawn by the abundance of our land came to trade, and left behind their legacy of the many forts and castles that are found along Ghana's coast.

Until its independence from British colonial rule on March 6, 1957, Ghana was called the "Gold Coast", a name given to it by early Portuguese explorers who first set foot on the shores of the country in the fifteenth century. The name aptly described the country's wealth in gold and natural resources, which include to the present day:

    * Rich mineral resources such as gold, diamonds, manganese, bauxite, iron ore and various clay and salt deposits.

    * Extensive rich forests with a wide range of tropical hardwoods.

    * A wide variety of agricultural products, including the important export crop cocoa, and rich fishing resources.

    * Unique tourist attractions, including beautiful landscapes, inviting sunshine, golden beaches, wildlife parks, the countryside with its rich cultural heritage, and the proverbial warmth and hospitality of the people.

During various periods from the time the Portuguese discovered gold in 1471 to independence in 1957, the monarchs of several European kingdoms, notably Denmark, England, Holland, Prussia and Sweden, sent hordes of explorers and merchants to the country for its abundant wealth, both natural and human. They battled for supremacy and control over the land, and built forts and castles, which also served as trading posts. Vestiges of the extent of European colonial presence and concentration of activity in the country are evidenced by the fact that 29 of the 32 European colonial forts and castles dotted along the coast of West Africa are in Ghana (the most in any sub-Saharan African country).

LOCATION

Ghana is located on the west coast of Africa, about 750 km north of the equator on the Gulf of Guinea, between latitudes 4-11.5°C north. The capital, Accra, is on the Greenwich meridian (zero line of longitude). The country has a total land area of 238,305 km2 and is bounded on the north by Burkina Faso, on the west by Cote d'Ivoire, on the east by Togo and on the south by the Gulf of Guinea. The land area stretches for 672 km north-south and 536 km east-west.

LAND

The coastal area of Ghana consists of plains and numerous lagoons near the estuaries of rivers. The land is relatively flat and the altitude is generally below 500m, with more than half of the country below 200m. The Volta River basin dominates the country's river system and includes the 8,480 km2 Lake Volta, the largest artificial lake in the world, formed behind the Akosombo hydroelectric dam. In the north, the predominant vegetation is savanna and shrub, while the south has an extensive rain forest.

CLIMATE

Ghana has a tropical climate, characterised most of the year by moderate temperatures (generally 21-30°C or 70-90F), constant breezes and sunshine. There are two rainy seasons, from March to July and from September to October, separated by a short dry season in August and a relatively long dry season in the south from October to March. Annual rainfall in the south averages 2,030 mm but varies greatly throughout the country, with the heaviest rainfall in the western region and the lowest in the north.

LANGUAGES

Ghana's principal ethnic groups are the Akans (Twi- and Fante-speaking), the Guans, Ewe, Dagombas, Walas and Frafra. Twi, Fante, Ga, Hausa, Dagbani, Ewe and Nzema are the major languages, but the official language of the country is English.

EDUCATION

There are numerous grammar, secondary, basic, commercial, technical and vocational educational institutions throughout Ghana. The major state universities are: University of Ghana at Legon-Accra, University of Cape Coast, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology at Kumasi and the University of Development Studies at Tamale, as well as, one University College of Education at Winneba. There are also a number of private universities primarily clustered around the Greater Accra Region. In addition, there are numerous specialised tertiary institutions in the country. A functional literacy programme has been initiated in Ghana, targeting illiterate adults.

HEALTH

Ghana has a reasonably good health service. All regional capitals and most districts have hospitals and clinics, and two teaching hospitals in Accra and Kumasi have facilities for treating special cases. Additionally, a number of religious organisations and private medical practitioners operate hospitals and clinics all over the country. Herbal medicine and psychic healing are also generally practised, and there is a special government Herbal Medicine Hospital and Research Centre at Akwapim-Mampong.

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION

Each of Ghana's ten administrative regions is headed by Regional Ministers appointed by Government from both within and outside the country's elected parliament. Locally elected "Assembly-men and -women" also head each of the country's "District Assemblies".

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Why Ghana?

If you are looking for a cultural adventure in Africa or a safe English-speaking country in West Africa, it is difficult to argue for a different destination than Ghana. While we do not have a central wonder like the Pyramids in Egypt, or the density of wildlife as in eastern Africa, we do have many varied regions and cultures. This gives you the ability to have many different experiences within only one country - saving you on flights and visa applications. There are many reasons to visit Ghana!

Friendly People

Ghana is certainly the most welcoming country in the region, and according to Forbes magazine, was ranked the 11th friendliest country on earth. (The survey, conducted by Forbes in 2010, is the most recent Forbes survey to include Ghana.) In 2017, Jumia Travel, an online travel service, also gave Ghana recognition for being among the most friendly nations on earth. There is no other country in Africa that is so welcoming and hospitable. Her people are truly the #1 attraction of Ghana.

History & Ancestry

From the ancient kingdoms and trade routes to the arrival of Europeans, there are thousands of years of history and a Diaspora of millions from over 300 years of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.

Natural Scenic Beauty

You will not believe what your eyes will see! Beautiful beaches, lakes, rivers, lagoons, waterfalls, highlands, virgin forests, sacred rock formations, and sahelian bush and desert.

Cultural Experiences

Traveling in Ghana allows you to interact with people and participate in cultural experiences. You will receive welcoming greetings every place you step. This is a much different experience than so much of tourism in Africa which is oriented towards a safari experience.

Safety

Ghana is also one of the safest countries in Africa. While crime may be rampant in some other tourism destinations in Africa, it is an uncommon occurrence in Ghana, and visitors rarely have any problems regardless of where they travel. Guns are illegal in Ghana, so gun violence is almost nonexistent.

The sense of being Ghanaian first is strong in Ghana, which gives our country a sense of identity unique to many countries in Africa. There are very few instances of inter-tribal or religious conflicts that plague so many of our neighbors.

Stable Democracy

We have a history of a stable democracy. Unnoticed in much of the world was our 2008 Presidential election, which was so incredibly close - and botched in one constituency. It was like the American election dispute of Bush v. Gore. Emotions were high as the lone constituency of Tain had a re-vote - and handed the Presidency to the opposition. The international media barely noticed because all this was done peacefully and in an orderly fashion with no violence or public disturbances that would have occurred elsewhere is such a situation.

English is Spoken Here

In all of West Africa, there are only five English-speaking countries: Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. Of these five, if you wish a safe country, stable democracy, and tourism infrastructure, then Ghana is clearly the place to travel.

Yes, and Wildlife too!

Yes, you have the ability to visit wildlife in Ghana. But please realize that we are not the destination of choice for a big-time safari adventure.

There are no giraffes or zebras or leopards living anywhere in Ghana. Lions exist here, but you would never see one. However this lack of predators makes for a unique experience because you can safari on foot in Ghana!

Elephants and hippos are in Ghana, but require a long drive (2 days minimum) to access the different wildlife parks where these animals are located. These animals are best seen during the dry season, as abundant water allows the wildlife to disburse widely.

More accessible are the many birds and butterflies, as well as monkey sanctuaries, crocodile ponds, and parks with antelope and baboons. Marine turtles can be found nesting on some beaches (Oct-Dec) and whales sighted at the correct season.

Tourism Policies

Consider the tourism policies of your destination. For example, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority of Tanzania had a goal of attracting 1 million visitors to Ngorongoro National Park in 2010. This is an incredible number of visitors, making humans one of the most populous animals of the Ngorongoro National Park!

Then there is the example of Botswana, which has taken the opposite approach. By relying on a small number of well-paying visitors, Botswana has a very successful implementation. But this has raised the cost of a holiday in Botswana to a level that most people cannot afford.

We feel that Ghana has found a sustainable balance between these two extremes.

Come and see with your own eyes!

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