{
  "id": 13181084,
  "title": "Volta HSWU Women’s Committee launches breast cancer awareness campaign; urges early screening",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/volta-hswu-womens-committee-launches-breast-cancer-awareness-campaign",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-09T18:43:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/volta-hswu-womens-committee-launches-breast-cancer-awareness-campaign-urges-early-screening"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Women’s Committee of the Health Service Workers Union (HSWU) in Ghana’s Volta Region has initiated a breast cancer awareness campaign, collaborating with the Ketu South Municipal Hospital and Health Directorate. This campaign, launched on October 7, 2026, aims to raise public awareness about breast cancer, encourage early detection, and improve access to screening services across the region. Dr. Festus, speaking at the launch, highlighted warning signs of breast cancer and emphasized the importance of timely medical attention. Ms. Patrina conducted a practical session on breast self-awareness, stressing that while self-examinations are beneficial, professional assessments are crucial. Sister Mabel Duvor, the HSWU Women’s Committee Chairperson, announced a series of community activities, including health education sessions, free breast examinations, radio broadcasts, and community floats to disseminate awareness messages. The initiative underscores the importance of collective efforts among health professionals, union members, and community leaders to promote early detection and timely medical care for breast cancer, ultimately aiming to save lives and empower women to make informed health decisions.",
  "summary": "The Women’s Committee of the Health Service Workers Union (HSWU) in the Volta Region has launched a breast cancer awareness campaign in partnership with the Ketu South Municipal Hospital and Health Directorate.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}