{
  "id": 15761721,
  "title": "Titus Medical Centre, Kpandai Health Directorate screen 600 students for breast cancer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/titus-medical-centre-kpandai-health-directorate-screen-600-students",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-20T15:48:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/titus-medical-centre-kpandai-health-directorate-screen-600-students-for-breast-cancer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Titus Medical Centre, in partnership with the Kpandai District Health Directorate, conducted a breast cancer awareness and screening exercise for approximately 600 students at Kpandai Senior High School. This initiative, organized as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, also extended its reach to residents of Kpandai and Kumdi in the Kpandai District of Ghana's Northern Region. The campaign aimed to educate the public about breast cancer, encourage early detection, and enhance access to breast health services, particularly in areas with limited screening opportunities. CEO of Titus Medical Centre, Steve-Lee Demuyakor, expressed concern for the health and well-being of district residents, stating that Breast Cancer Awareness Month offered an opportunity to raise awareness and expand screening services. He was pleased with the high public participation in the exercise. Kpandai District Health Director, Dadia Stephen, praised Titus Medical Centre for collaborating with the health department to promote breast cancer awareness and screening services in the district. This event is part of a larger initiative to promote preventive healthcare and encourage women to prioritize regular breast health checks. Health professionals advise women to seek medical attention if they notice any unusual changes in their breasts and to consult qualified health professionals regarding appropriate screening and early detection.",
  "summary": "Titus Medical Centre, in collaboration with the Kpandai District Health Directorate, has reached about 600 students of Kpandai Senior High School with a breast cancer awareness and screening exercise aimed at promoting early detection of the disease. The initiative, organised as part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, also benefited residents of […]",
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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."
}