BCI urges women to prioritise breast health to reduce cancer cases , deaths in Ghana

Speaking to the media after a breast cancer sensitisation programme at the Assemblies of God Church at Nsawam in the Eastern Region, President of Breast Care International, Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, described the situation as extremely concerning, particularly as breast cancer is treatable when detected early.

Dr Elise Cook, formerly of the American Cancer Society and a volunteer with Breast Care International, said breast cancer deaths remain significantly high in Ghana compared to the United States, underscoring the need to prioritise the fight against the disease.

A representative of Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra, Emelia Naa Nelly, said the initiative formed part of the hotel’s corporate social responsibility efforts to collaborate with Breast Care International to educate women and fight breast cancer.