Ghanaian Breast Surgeon calls for diaspora support for Otumfuo Osei Tutu Comprehensive Cancer Centre of Excellence
Speaking to 3news at the Eve Women’s Forum USA, prominent Ghanaian breast surgeon and cancer advocate Dr. Beatrice Wiafe-Addai said the foundation’s work is focused on creating lasting impact for families and society.
The Eve International Foundation has recently expanded its operations to Maryland in the United States, aiming to bolster support for Ghanaian families and communities. Prominent Ghanaian breast surgeon, Dr. Beatrice Wiafe-Addai, addressed the Eve Women's Forum USA on August 28, 2026, at MGM National Harbor, Maryland. The forum's theme, "Legacy and Longevity: Women Building Wealth and Health Across the Diaspora," centered on generating lasting impacts for families and society.
Dr. Wiafe-Addai, a dedicated cancer advocate, implored Ghanaians living abroad to contribute to the Otumfuo Osei Tutu Comprehensive Cancer Centre of Excellence in Kwaso, Kumasi. This new facility would significantly aid the country's growing cancer burden. Announcing a fundraising gala for September 4, she revealed that more than 5,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually in Ghana, with roughly 2,300 losing their lives.
Additionally, approximately 27,000 people are diagnosed with various forms of cancer every year, resulting in around 17,000 deaths each year. Dr. Wiafe-Addai stressed the importance of collective support to address Ghana's increasing cancer challenge.
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