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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2026-09-302026-11-01

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  1. October 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    … The gesture coincided with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed globally in October to promote education, early detection and treatment of the disease. …

    Retro Vibes Day Club Donates GH¢20,000 To Support Breast Cancer Care
  3. Joy Online

    … The initiative, held as part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, formed part of the Association’s efforts to promote health awareness and the general well-being of students within the university community. …

    GIMPA Law Students’ Association organises breast cancer awareness campaign, calls for regular screening
  4. Daily Guide

    … Executive Secretary of the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, Abdel-Razak Yakubu, stated that the programme was strategically timed to align with Breast Cancer Awareness month. …

    Gold Fields Completes HEAL Q4 Programme
  5. Joy Online

    … The fourth-quarter (Q4) Health Engagement and Access Link (HEAL) Programme, held on October 17, 2026, enabled 185 women to undergo breast cancer screening as part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month. …

    Gold Fields Health outreach screens 735 people, refers 21 suspected breast cancer cases
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    … Dr Asare was speaking at a forum organised by the Times Ladies Association of the New Times Corporation in Accra on Thursday to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. …

    Young Ghanaian Women Urged to Adopt Healthy Lifestyles to Prevent Breast Cancer
  7. Joy Online

    … The exercise, held as part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, offered community members free health checks, including ultrasound scans, full blood count tests and other medical assessments. …

    Globe Health Clinic promotes early detection during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    … The 5km run, organised by Run for a Cure Africa, forms part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, commonly known as Pink October. …

    First National Bank Ghana joins ‘Run for a Cure’ race
  9. Joy Online

    … The five-hour event, held under the theme “Health is Wealth,” forms part of the 100 Black Men of Ghana’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month programme. …

    100 Black Men of Ghana holds free breast cancer screening for Osu residents.
  10. Joy Online

    … Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Achimota Golf Club in Accra, the tournament brought together golfers, corporate partners and health advocates to raise funds for breast cancer treatment and promote greater public awareness of the disease as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month …

    CalBank supports Achimota Golf Club’s Pink Cup in fight against breast cancer
  11. Daily Guide

    … The health screening, organised during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, offered breast cancer screening alongside checks for blood pressure, human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis B and C, and eye conditions, among other services. …

    KGL Marks Cancer Month With Health Screening

Friday 30 October

  1. Retro Vibes Day Club donates GH¢20,000 for breast cancer care

    Organisers of the Retro Vibes Day Club have donated GH¢20,000 to the Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate to support breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and awareness creation. The donation, presented during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, forms part of the club's corporate social responsibility efforts in healthcare delivery.

    30 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. GIMPA Law Students launch breast cancer awareness campaign

    The GIMPA Law Students' Association organised a breast cancer awareness campaign to educate students on the importance of regular self-examination, early detection and timely medical attention. Association leaders emphasised that not every breast lump is cancerous and called for continuous awareness efforts beyond October.

    30 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Gold Fields Ghana Foundation completes Q4 health screening programme

    The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation completed its Quarter Four Health Engagement and Access Link (HEAL) programme, providing medical screening and NHIS registration to 735 community members across its catchment areas. The programme included specialised breast cancer screening for about 185 women, identifying 21 suspected cases, alongside comprehensive free diagnostic services including X-ray, ultrasound, eye, dental, and ENT examinations.

    28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Gold Fields screens 735, refers 21 suspected breast cancer cases

    A health outreach by Gold Fields Ghana Foundation and partners screened 735 people in the Western Region, identifying 21 suspected breast cancer cases for further assessment. The programme provided breast cancer screenings, general medical consultations, and diagnostic services in Samahu and Abekoase during October.

    27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Young Ghanaian women urged toward healthy lifestyles, regular breast screening

    Dr Bernice Korkor Asare, a medical doctor and dietitian, has called on young Ghanaian women to adopt healthy diets, exercise regularly, and prioritise breast screening to reduce breast cancer risk. She noted that breast cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger women, citing cases at Ridge Hospital involving women aged 22 and 27, and identified risk factors including family history, obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, shisha use, and diets high in fatty and fast foods.

    27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 23 October

  1. Globe Health Clinic offers free screening during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    Globe Health Assessment Clinic held a free medical screening exercise in October offering community members free health checks, including ultrasound scans and blood tests, to improve healthcare access and encourage early disease detection, particularly as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. First National Bank Ghana joins breast cancer awareness run

    Employees and customers of First National Bank Ghana will participate in Run for a Cure, a 5km breast cancer awareness run in Accra on Saturday organised by Run for a Cure Africa as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities. The bank's participation aims to raise awareness of early detection and treatment, and to celebrate survival stories.

    21 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. 100 Black Men of Ghana hosts free breast screening in Osu

    About 70 women and a man received free breast cancer screening at The Trust Hospital's Osu branch on Saturday, part of the 100 Black Men of Ghana's Breast Cancer Awareness Month programme. The event, hosted by Maurice Cheetham and supported by traditional leaders and local businesses, addressed breast cancer as Ghana's most common cancer type.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. CalBank sponsors Achimota Golf Club breast cancer awareness tournament

    CalBank PLC sponsored the 2026 ONE Pink Cup Golf Tournament organized by the Ladies Section of the Achimota Golf Club on October 17, 2026, to raise funds for breast cancer treatment and promote awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

  1. KGL Foundation conducts health screening in Techiman during cancer month

    The KGL Foundation organized a health screening exercise in Techiman during Breast Cancer Awareness Month that benefited over 200 people, including students, men, and women. The screening offered checks for breast cancer, blood pressure, HPV, hepatitis B and C, and eye conditions, among other services, in partnership with Koranteng Memorial Clinic and AgricoHub.

    19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 18 October

  1. KGL Foundation provides free health screening in Techiman

    KGL Foundation, in collaboration with Koranteng Memorial Clinic and AgricoHub, organized a health screening exercise in Techiman during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, where over 200 people received screening services including breast cancer, blood pressure, HPV, hepatitis B and C, and eye condition checks.

    18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Ho GNAT urges government to improve teacher welfare

    The Ho District chapter of the Ghana National Association of Teachers has called on government to pay attention to the teaching force and provide good working conditions to encourage teachers and prevent strike action. The group held World Teachers' Day activities including a health walk and screening exercises for teachers, with female teachers participating in breast cancer screening.

    15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Breast cancer awareness must include personal screening action

    An opinion piece argues that Breast Cancer Awareness Month awareness campaigns are ineffective without accompanying personal screening; the author notes that many who share awareness messages have never been screened themselves, and contends that early detection through screening significantly improves treatment outcomes and survival chances.

    15 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Journalists reflect on decade of breast cancer awareness reporting in Ghana

    Ghanaian journalists who have covered breast cancer awareness campaigns since 2011 reflect on their experiences with Breast Care International, describing memorable campaigns in Cape Coast and Tamale and raising questions about how years of public education translate into better understanding, earlier medical attention, and improved treatment access.

    11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Adamus Resources launches breast cancer awareness in Nzema

    Adamus Resources Limited has launched a breast cancer awareness campaign in Nzema, Western Region, led by the Adamus Ladies Association to promote early detection and regular breast examinations. A gynaecologist stressed the importance of early diagnosis and cautioned against delays in seeking medical attention.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Health experts warn women against unregulated breast enlargement products

    Health experts have cautioned women against relying on unregulated breast enlargement products and herbal remedies, warning that some may contain harmful substances and delay diagnosis of serious conditions. A midwife at Ridge Hospital urged women to seek medical attention at health facilities rather than turning to herbalists or unverified treatments.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Breast cancer diagnosis not death sentence, minister urges screening

    Ghana's Gender Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has urged people to seek regular breast cancer screening and pursue early medical treatment, stating that a diagnosis is not a life sentence and that early detection improves survival rates. She warned against delaying medical treatment in favour of traditional or spiritual approaches alone.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Ghana records 2,695 annual breast cancer deaths, launches awareness month

    Ghana records about 5,000 breast cancer cases annually with an estimated 2,695 deaths, and about 70 per cent of patients present at advanced stages. The Breast Cancer Awareness Month was launched in Accra with the theme "Early action, better outcomes," emphasizing that early detection improves treatment outcomes.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

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