Ghana: 200 Residents Benefit From Free Health Screening in Techiman
[Ghanaian Times] More than 200 residents of Techiman in the Bono East Region have benefited from a free health screening exercise organised by the KGL Foundation to promote the early detection and prevention of breast cancer.
The 100 Black Men of Ghana organized a free breast cancer screening event for residents of Osu, Accra on Saturday. Approximately 70 women and one man participated in the five-hour event held at The Trust Hospital's Osu branch under the theme “Health is Wealth.” The initiative aimed to raise awareness about breast cancer, which is the most common cancer among cancer-related diseases in Ghana, with 5,026 new cases and 2,369 deaths recorded in 2022 according to GLOBOCAN 2022 data from the International Agency for Research on Cancer.
The event was hosted by Maurice Cheetham, CEO of Diaspora Bridge Consulting, who is seeking the presidency of the organization. Adontemhene of Osu, Nii Nortey Nsuro Oquaye, was among the key traditional leaders who played a crucial role in ensuring the success of the program. Medical officers from The Trust Hospital conducted the screenings.
The event also featured family-friendly activities, with a bouncy castle donated by Nii Nortey Oquaye to entertain children while their parents were being screened. Diaspora Bridge Consulting, Jaleaa, and Duncan’s partnered and sponsored the event.
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