An initiative dubbed "Beat Breast Cancer" aimed at tackling breast cancer in Ghana was on Wednes­day launched in Accra.

The "Beat Breast Cancer" initiative seeks to improve early detection, diagno­sis, and treatment.

The project is initiated by Jhpiego Ghana with funding from Pfizer Foun­dation, and support from the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service.

In a speech read on his behalf the Minister of Health, Mr Kwabena Mint­ah Akandoh, emphasised the need for access to quality diagnosis and treatment, stronger policies, and improved capacity for healthcare providers and community leaders.