The Office of the President has commemorated Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a health sensitization and screening program for staff at the Jubilee House.
The event, held at the Banquet Hall on Friday, October 31, 2025, was themed “Catch it Early, Treat it Right and Survive It.”
The programme featured a health talk, survivor experience sharing, a panel discussion, an open forum, and free breast cancer screening conducted by medical professionals.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Finance and Administration, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, emphasized the importance of periodic screening, noting that early detection remains critical in saving lives.
“Breast cancer is treatable and curable when detected early. As we commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the Office of the President, let us remember that early detection is not just a medical act, it is an act of love, an act of courage, and an act of survival,” she said.
“When we treat it right, we restore hope. And when we survive it, we inspire countless others to do the same.”
Nana Oye Bampoe Addo reaffirmed government’s commitment to improving access to healthcare, including investment in infrastructure, medical training, early diagnostic access, and affordable treatment.
She highlighted that the MahamaCare Trust Fund has been designed to cover specialist-level treatment for chronic diseases, including breast cancer, complementing coverage under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
“No woman, no family, no one should walk this path alone. Let us fight breast cancer together, not only for a cure, but for dignity, hope, and healing for all,” she added.
Also addressing the gathering, Deputy Minister for Health, Professor Grace Ayensu-Danquah, a renowned surgeon, encouraged staff, particularly female employees, to embrace routine screening as part of their personal health responsibility.
“Together we can build a future where no one faces breast cancer alone—where survival is not a privilege, but a promise,” she stressed.
Health experts at the event echoed the global message of early detection, noting that breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed every October, serves to promote health education, early screening, and access to treatment. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, with approximately 670,000 deaths recorded globally.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
