Breast Care International — organization conducting breast cancer education, screening, and post-treatment support initiatives across Ghana since 2011, with a decade-long partnership with Delta Air Lines reaching over 166,000 people.
… Mrs Beatrice Wiafe Addai, President of Breast Care International (BCI), who made the call, said sustained public education remained the most effective way of encouraging women to undertake regular breast self-examinations and seek early detection and treatment. …
A decade-long partnership between Delta Air Lines and Breast Care International (BCI) has reached more than 166,000 people with breast cancer education in Ghana, with over 22,500 people screened and nearly 2,100 suspected cases identified. …
… Named in honour of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the five-year project is being funded by Breast Care International (BCI), Peace and Love Hospitals, Global Health Catalyst and the University of Pennsylvania. …
… The President of Breast Care International, Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, said although breastfeeding could lower a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, it did not provide complete protection against the disease. …
Breastfeeding can lower a woman’s risk of breast cancer, but it does not make her immune to the disease, Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, President of Breast Care International, has said. …
Breast Care International (BCI) has urged women to prioritise their breast health as part of efforts to reduce breast cancer cases and deaths in Ghana. …
Breast Care International (BCI) has urged women to prioritise their breast health as part of efforts to reduce breast cancer cases and deaths in Ghana. …
… The programme was organised by Peace and Love Hospital and Breast Care International (BCI) to educate students on breast cancer prevention, screening and the need to reduce stigma surrounding the disease. …
The President of Breast Care International called on the media to strengthen advocacy and partnerships to increase awareness of breast cancer, emphasising that sustained public education encourages early detection and treatment. She stressed that breast cancer is not a death sentence and noted that increased stakeholder collaboration and visibility for survivors can promote early detection and inspire patients.
The President of Breast Care International called on the media to strengthen advocacy and partnerships to increase awareness of breast cancer, emphasising that sustained public education encourages early detection and treatment. She stressed that breast cancer is not a death sentence and noted that increased stakeholder collaboration and visibility for survivors can promote early detection and inspire patients.
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.
A decade-long partnership between Delta Air Lines and Breast Care International has reached more than 166,000 people with breast cancer education in Ghana, with over 22,500 screened and nearly 2,100 suspected cases identified. The partnership also reached over 70,100 women through rural screening initiatives.
Ghanaian healthcare company ADB Ghana Medical Systems Group Limited is leading hospital engineering and infrastructure for the $100 million Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Comprehensive Cancer Centre of Excellence at Kwaso in the Ashanti Region. The company has expanded from medical equipment supply into hospital engineering, construction, maintenance and project management.
The President of Breast Care International warns women not to dismiss persistent breast lumps or unusual breast changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding as normal, as they could signal breast cancer. She stressed that although breastfeeding lowers cancer risk, it does not provide complete protection, and women should seek prompt medical attention rather than wait until breastfeeding ends.
Breastfeeding lowers a woman's risk of breast cancer but does not make her immune to the disease, according to Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, President of Breast Care International. She cautioned that breast changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding should not be dismissed without medical assessment, and warned that breast cancer remains the leading cancer affecting women in Ghana, with 5,026 new cases and 2,491 estimated deaths in 2022.
Breast Care International has urged women to prioritise breast health and undergo regular self-examinations or routine screening to reduce breast cancer cases and deaths in Ghana. The organisation reports that more than 5,000 cases are recorded annually, with about 2,300 women losing their lives, and emphasises that the disease is treatable when detected early.
Breast Care International has urged women to prioritize breast health and undertake regular self-examinations or routine screening to reduce breast cancer cases and deaths in Ghana, where more than 5,000 cases are recorded annually with about 2,300 deaths.
Breast Care International and Jhpiego have launched a project in Ghana's Ashanti Region to ensure women diagnosed with breast cancer complete treatment, addressing a gap where screening is common but follow-up support is often absent. The project combines community education and screening with a pathway to help patients navigate the health system from diagnosis through treatment.
Northeastern University students from Boston visited Peace and Love Hospital in Kumasi as part of an academic exchange programme to learn about breast cancer care and Ghana's healthcare system. The initiative aims to strengthen global learning and deepen collaboration between the university and Breast Care International.
Breast Care International says taxes, duties, and handling charges at ports are making it costly to import donated medical supplies worth approximately US$4.8 million, and has appealed to the government for tax and duty waivers to facilitate delivery of these medicines to healthcare facilities across Ghana.
Delta Air Lines has earned the No. 1 spot in The Points Guy's 2026 Best Airlines Report for the eighth consecutive year, recognized for operational excellence, premium service, and customer satisfaction across reliability, customer experience, loyalty programs and value.
Delta Air Lines has inaugurated a mechanised borehole facility to serve more than 2,000 people in the Ga Mashie Community in Jamestown, Accra, as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration. The facility aims to improve access to clean and safe drinking water and contribute to improved health and hygiene outcomes.
Delta Air Lines celebrates two decades of continuous nonstop operations between Accra and New York, having transported two million passengers and connected travelers to more than 215 destinations worldwide. The Chief of Staff highlighted the airline's role in strengthening Ghana–U.S. relations and facilitating business, tourism, education, and cultural exchange.
A delegation led by Dr Cheryl Simmons-Grey from the United States visited Peace and Love Hospital, Ghana's leading breast cancer treatment centre, to support awareness and collaboration in cancer care. The delegation cited lack of awareness and fear, particularly in Black communities and the African diaspora, as major obstacles in the fight against breast cancer.
Breast Care International and Peace and Love Hospitals visited Jachie-Pramso Senior High School in the Ashanti region as part of the "Let's End Breast Cancer Project" to educate students and encourage them to share accurate information about breast cancer in their homes and on social media. The initiative aims to address misconceptions, reduce stigma, and engage young people as ambassadors for the disease awareness message.