The Barima Foundation, in collaboration with Breast Care International BCI and Peace and Love Hospital, has successfully organised a Breast Cancer Awareness, Education and Screening Campaign at Mampong-Akrofonso.
The programme took place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 for the people of the Bira-Owam Area Council.
The programme was initiated by Barima Sarfo Tweneboa Kodua, Kumawumanhene, through the Barima Foundation as a way of promoting community health, raising awareness about breast cancer, and encouraging early detection to help save lives for both men and women.
The programme provided an important opportunity to educate participants on breast cancer, the importance of regular breast examinations and screening to detect and prevent any unusual changes in the breast, and seeking of medical attention when necessary.
The Chief Executive Officer of Peace and Love Hospital, Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai and her team emphasized on the important and the necessity for regular checking of the breast and seeking for medical attention when breast Cancer is identified on individuals.
The programme was attended Traditional leaders, Barima Foundation team, Health professionals Breast Care International BCI and Peace and Love Hospital, students from Bankoman SHS and Akrofoso Presby Primary and Akrofoso D/A JHS, and members from Akrofoso community.
Barima Foundation has indicated its commitment to partner with Health professionals in making the Breast Cancer Awareness month of October a memorable and useful for all members in the Kumawu District.
Together, let us break the silence, eliminate stigma, promote early detection, and build healthier communities, the Foundation stressed.
