The Member of Parliament (MP) for Kumawu, Honourable Ernest Yaw Anim, has donated an undisclosed amount of money to the Barima Foundation to support its upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign and free breast cancer screening exercise.
The campaign is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Kumawu Emmanuel Methodist Chapel. The initiative forms part of efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer, promote early detection, and encourage community members to seek timely medical attention.
The donation was done by the Personal Assistant of Kumawu MP to the Barima Foundation.
Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim’s donation is expected to support the organisation of the programme and contribute to the successful implementation of the breast cancer awareness and screening exercise.
The Kumawu MP has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting community health, supporting breast cancer awareness initiatives, and encouraging early detection and timely medical intervention. His support underscores the importance of collaboration among public officials, traditional authorities, charitable organisations, and community members in addressing health-related challenges.
October is recognised globally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a period dedicated to educating the public about the disease, encouraging regular screening, and promoting access to appropriate medical care. Through this initiative, the Kumawu Traditional Area, in collaboration with the Barima Foundation, seeks to make this year’s observance meaningful by bringing breast cancer awareness and screening services closer to residents.
The Barima Foundation is a charitable organisation established by Barima Sarfo Tweneboa Kodua, the Kumawumanhene, to support individuals and promote the welfare of people within the Kumawu Traditional Area. The foundation undertakes initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of community members and supporting important social and health-related causes.
As part of its commitment to community development, the foundation’s breast cancer awareness campaign is intended to draw attention to the importance of understanding the disease, recognising possible warning signs, and seeking professional medical advice when necessary.
The free breast cancer screening exercise is also expected to provide an opportunity for participants to access screening services and receive relevant health information. Early detection can improve the chances of effective treatment, making public education and access to screening important components of breast cancer control.
The Barima Foundation has expressed its sincere appreciation to Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim for his kind gesture and financial support towards the initiative. The foundation acknowledges the importance of such contributions in helping to organise community health programmes and reach more people with essential health information.
The campaign calls for collective efforts from traditional leaders, government officials, health professionals, organisations, and residents to promote awareness and encourage preventive healthcare practices.
As the event approaches, residents are encouraged to take an interest in the programme and support efforts to make breast cancer awareness a shared community responsibility.
Together, we can raise awareness, save lives, and build healthier communities, the Kumawu MP emphasised.
