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Thousands join forces in ‘Walk for Cure’ to fight breast cancer in Ghana

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, thousands of Ghanaians participated in the BCI Ghana Walk for the Cure event (Nation’s largest breast cancer awareness campaign) at Ejisu in the Ashanti Region. The event which was hugely participated by students, health experts, traditional leaders, market women, government officials, survivors, CSOs, among others was to educate the masses

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First Local Organising Committee Meeting for BCI Ghana Walk for the Cure 2024: A Historic Kickoff!

We are thrilled to announce that the first Local Organising Committee (LOC) meeting for the BCI Ghana Walk for the Cure 2024, Ghana’s largest breast cancer awareness campaign, has been successfully held! This pivotal meeting marks the beginning of what promises to be an extraordinary event, bringing together passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference.

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30 Northeastern University Students Visit Peace and Love Hospital and BCI in Kumasi, Ghana

Today, 30 students from Northeastern University in Boston, USA, visited the Peace and Love Hospital and the office of Breast Care International (BCI) in Kumasi, Ghana. The visit included an insightful tour of the Peace and Love Hospital facility, where the students gained first-hand experience of the healthcare services provided. During the visit, Dr. (Mrs.)

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Breast cancer cases increasing among women under 50 – Dr. Wiafe-Addai

The President of Breast Care International, Dr. Beatrice Wiafe-Addai, has sounded the alarm on the rising cases of breast cancer among women under 50. She stressed that breast cancer is not just a health issue, but also a developmental and economic threat, requiring immediate attention. “Most of our patients are young, productive women, often the

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Delay in LEAP programme enrolment worries – Breast Cancer Advocate

The President of Breast Care International, Dr Beatrice Wiafe-Addai, is alarmed by the government’s slow pace in including breast cancer patients and those with non-communicable diseases in the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme, which aims to support vulnerable individuals. She urges prompt action to address this critical issue and ensure patients receive necessary assistance.

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Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City and Be-Health Partner with Breast Care International for Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening

On Sunday, June 16, 2024, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, in partnership with Be-Health and Breast Care International, launched a critical initiative to educate and screen Ghanaian women for breast cancer. Held at the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Victory Congregation, Adenta Frafraha in Accra, the program provided participants with essential knowledge on how to perform

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BCI to participate in the 2024 Global Health Catalyst Summit in John’s Hopkins University, Washington DC, USA

Breast Care International (BCI), led by Dr. (Mrs.) Beatrice Wiafe Addai, will participate in the upcoming Global Health Catalyst Summit at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, DC, from June 7-9, 2024. As a member of the Global Health Catalyst Team, Dr. Addai and her team will represent BCI’s mission to enhance breast cancer awareness, screening,

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