Health alert! Scientists warned of regular eating of water melon From Ashanti Region

A group of scientists from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(KNUT) has disclosed that traces of Genetically modified organisms(GMO) have been identified in most watermelons found in the Ashanti Region.

Given that, they are warning consumers of the regular consumption of the same as it could be injurious.

According to the Scientists, the regular consumption of the same could render a consumer to the negative effects of GMOs.

According to the Scientists, consumption of genetically modified organisms has adverse health effects from some banned pesticides which have been smuggled into the country.

Soireenews.com has learned that the said watermelons were brought from Burkina Faso where there have not been any definite directives on the GMOs.

This portal can also report that while Ghana solely relies on rain-fed agriculture, the Burkinabees practice exclusive irrigation hence, the availability of the product during Ghana's lean season.

The findings, according to the group of scientists, show unacceptable levels of pesticide residues in most of the fruits on the market in the Ashanti region. 

A group of pesticides known as Organochlorine, of which DDT and HCH have been banned for agricultural use includes Organochlorine comprising DDT and HCH.

However, information indicates that the banned chemicals are wildly being used in many developing countries.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Sinel Specialist Hospital, Dr. Borneges Quarshie Nkosana Nartey revealed that 70% and 50% of premature deaths in both females and males respectively account for the consumption of GMOs products.

He explained that genetically modified organisms which are bacteria mixed with plant genes have bacteria possessing a high potential of causing cancer.

He said that extensive research reveals conducted by his outfit has revealed that GMOs genes that have gone bad were traced.

Dr. Nartey further disclosed that the cancerous nature of most imported foods must inform the government's decision to enact a legislative Instrument(LI) to ban the same.

Dr. Nartey added that the consumption of GMO food products causes toxicity, and genetically engineered foods are inherently unstable.

He said they cause allergic reactions, cause antibiotic resistance, suppress Immuno, cause loss of nutrients as well as cause cancer.

He said that a bold from the government would aid in safeguarding the citizenry hence the urgent need for government to act.