Ashanti Region records 561 breast cancer cases in 2024; health authorities push early detection
Regional health data show that 234 cases were recorded in 2022, rising to 292 in 2023 before reaching 561 in 2024. The figure subsequently fell to 351 cases in 2025.
In 2024, the Ashanti Region of Ghana recorded 561 breast cancer cases, a significant increase from the 292 cases in 2023 and 234 in 2022, prompting health authorities to emphasize the importance of early detection and timely treatment. Dr Fred Adomako-Boateng, the Ashanti Regional Director of Health Services, expressed concern that over 80% of breast cancer cases in the country are diagnosed at advanced stages, highlighting the need for improved awareness and early intervention.
The Ghana Health Service is encouraging women to engage in regular self-breast examinations, clinical breast examinations, and mammography screenings from the age of 40, alongside maintaining healthy lifestyles and promptly reporting unusual changes.
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