{
  "id": 4013036,
  "title": "BCI urges women to prioritise breast health to reduce cancer cases and deaths in Ghana",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/bci-urges-women-to-prioritise-breast-health-to-reduce-cancer-cases",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-28T18:32:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/bci-urges-women-to-prioritise-breast-health-to-reduce-cancer-cases-and-deaths-in-ghana/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Breast Care International (BCI) has called on Ghanaian women to prioritize their breast health in order to reduce the incidence of breast cancer cases and deaths in the country. Despite increased public education efforts raising awareness of the disease, over 5,000 cases are still recorded annually, with approximately 2,300 women succumbing to the illness. Speaking at a breast cancer awareness event at the Assemblies of God Church in Nsawam, Eastern Region, BCI President Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai expressed deep concern over the situation, emphasizing that early detection is crucial for effective treatment. She urged women to engage in regular self-breast examinations or visit healthcare facilities for routine screenings to ensure early detection. Dr Wiafe Addai stressed that while breast cancer affects 5,000 Ghanaian women each year, more than 2,300 lose their lives, a figure that is both unacceptable and concerning. The organization remains committed to raising awareness across the nation to tackle this growing challenge, with support from partners like Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City and the Assemblies of God Church. Kempinski's Emelia Naa Nelly highlighted the hotel's corporate social responsibility efforts in combating breast cancer, emphasizing the importance of year-round education rather than just during October. Mrs Princess Asiedu, a supporter of the cause, encouraged married men to stand by their wives during breast cancer treatment, stressing that early detection significantly improves outcomes. Dr Elise Cook, a volunteer with BCI and former American Cancer Society representative, noted that breast cancer deaths in Ghana remain high compared to the United States, underscoring the urgency of prioritizing the fight against the disease.",
  "summary": "Breast Care International (BCI) has urged women to prioritise their breast health as part of efforts to reduce breast cancer cases and deaths in Ghana.",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}