Accra came alive on October 7, 2023, as the Breast Care International (BCI) Ghana Walk for the Cure event took center stage. This year’s walk was not just an event; it was a powerful testament to the collective strength and determination of the community in the fight against breast cancer. Here are some key excerpts […]
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The National capital, Accra, for the second time in a decade, played host to the acclaimed, nationwide, “breast cancer walk for the cure” organised by leading anti-breast cancer campaigner, Breast care international The seven-kilometre walk starting from the Obra spot at the Kwame Nkrumah in Accra witnessed thousands of anti-breast cancer participants, made up of students,
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The countdown to the Breast Care International Ghana Walk for the Cure 2023 Edition has officially begun, and the launch event was nothing short of inspiring! Here are some of the highlights from the day: 🌟 Unveiling the Theme: “Breaking the Myth, Fighting for the Cure”
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The Chief Executive Officer of Breast Care International and Peace and Love Hospital in the Ashanti Regional Capital, Kumasi, Dr. Mrs. Beatrice Wiafe Addai has appealed to all religious leaders who regard breast cancer as demonic and detains victims at their prayer camps without allowing them to seek medical attention ought to refrain from such
The Paramount King of the Igbo community in Ghana, Eze Dr Chukwudi Ihenetu, has promised to collaborate and support Breast Care International’s (BCI) nationwide campaign against the spread of the ravaging disease. King Dr. Ihenetu, was speaking when a high-powered 23-man, BCI delegation, led by the Founder and President, Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai called on
The President of Breast Care International (BCI) has urged women to visit the hospital early to avoid losing their breasts. According to Dr. Beatrice Wiafe-Addai, many women avoid hospitals because of fear of losing their breasts, a scenario she sees as appalling. “A lot of women run away from the hospital because of Mastectomy, they
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Teva Publication While breast cancer deaths continue to fall in many countries worldwide, in others the situation is very different. We meet some of the inspiring people who are working to change this situation. Breast cancer is still the world’s most prevalent cancer but survival rates have greatly improved since the 1980s in countries that
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The Founder and President of Breast Care International (BCI) Dr. (Mrs.) Beatrice Wiafe Addai, has been honoured as the WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2022 by the Millennium Excellence Foundation (MEF). The honorary award was in recognition of her selfless dedication to women who have cancer globally. The award ceremony took place on Wednesday, March 8,
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Breast Care International, (BCI) and Kempinski Hotel, Gold Coast City in Accra, have signed a partnership agreement to generate revenue through voluntary patron contribution to support treatment and awareness creation modules designed to fight the surge in breast cancer statistics. The humanitarian initiative appeals to patrons of Kempinski to donate fifteen cedis per each night’s
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Great Glory Ministries at Tanoso was honored to host Breast Care International led by Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai for a breast cancer education and screening program on Sunday February 26, 2023. The event was a resounding success, with lots of people in attendance. The program began with a presentation on breast cancer by Dr. (Mrs.)
Health experts observed the rate at which cancer is causing premature death among the Ghanaian youth is alarming. As World Cancer Day is marked, the youth have also been advised to live a healthy lifestyle to minimize the chance of getting any form of cancer. Though there are no population-based data available for cancer morbidity
In the Low/Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), mortality from breast cancer is very high (approx. 50%) and this is because about 60-70% of patients report with late-stage disease. One of our greatest weapons in the fight against breast cancer in Ghana is education and awareness creation. Many women do not seek treatment either because they do not