Sunyani West Health Directorate Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
By Ernest Best Anane
The Sunyani West Municipal Health Directorate has launched a breast cancer awareness campaign to emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment.
The event, held on October 16, marked the beginning of a series of activities aimed at educating the public about breast cancer and promoting screening services
Over 250 participants underwent screenings for breast cancer, blood pressure, hypertension, and body mass index at Fiapre Methodist Church.
-Rev. Esther Akua Kunadu Prempeh, Sunyani West Municipal Health Director, stressed the need for early detection and treatment, urging women to prioritize self-examination and seek medical attention if they notice any unusual changes.
The Health Director emphasized the importance of having a mammogram machine in the municipality to enable residents to access screening services without having to travel long distances.
She encourage everyone to visit any of their facilities for screening and treatment. Because Early detection is key to saving lives.
She also urge the public to support breast cancer patients in seeking proper treatment and to keep them close. This she said can help patients live longer..
The Director disclosed that the campaign aims to educate the public about breast cancer’s causes, effects, and preventive measures.
She indicated that the Health Directorate plans to conduct mass breast cancer screenings to intensify breast cancer awareness and treatment in Sunyani West Municipal. By promoting early detection and treatment,
She expressed the view that the campaign hopes to reduce the severity of treatment and improve survival rates .
