Ghana news briefing
Breast Cancer cases decline in Ashanti Region in 2025
” He said the outcome of breast cancer was influenced not only by the disease itself, but by how early it is recognised, how quickly a diagnosis is established and how promptly appropriate treatment is initiated.
Alarmingly, over 80 per cent of cases in Ghana are diagnosed at advanced stages three and four, contrary to the World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Breast Cancer Initiative’s early detection target of 60-60-80 pillars.
The Ashanti Region recorded 351 breast cancer cases in 2025 against 561 in 2024, the Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Fred Adomako-Boateng, has said.
This is a summary of the original articles listed below. Always read the source articles for the full context. GhanaSummary does not create or modify the news — we summarise and link to original publishers.
Original sources
1 reportsMore stories
View all news
Breast cancer is not a death sentence – Besease Kontire Obaapanin, Magmina Foundation lead awareness campaign
GFA supports two Catch Them Young Referees in the Ashanti Region with educational assistance
Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack
Black Queens eye final flourish against Mauritius in Olympic Qualifier - Preview
Brandon Thomas-Asante provides an assist in Coventry’s win over Newcastle United
Joshua Tenkorang scores in Ravenna’s victory over Campobasso FC
Don’t stop here