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Breast Care International

Also known as: BCI

Breast Care International — organization advocating for breast cancer prevention, screening, and patient support in Ghana, recently launching treatment adherence projects and awareness campaigns.

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In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    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.

    BCI urges women to prioritise breast health to reduce cancer cases and deaths in Ghana
  3. Joy Online

    But Breast Care International says too often there is no one to make sure she completes that journey.

    Breast cancer campaign takes a new turn as advocates focus on what happens after screening
  4. July 2026
  5. Joy Online

    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.

    USTED students learn breast cancer diagnosis is not the end of life
  6. Joy Online

    The visit also sought to deepen collaboration between the university and Breast Care International, which has hosted several groups of international students in recent years.

    Ghana breast cancer centre strengthens global learning through US student exchange
  7. June 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Breast Care International (BCI) has appealed to the government to grant tax and duty waivers on donated medical supplies, warning that port charges are limiting access to millions of dollars’ worth of medicines that could benefit patients across Ghana.

    Port charges hindering access to donated medicines, cancer charity warns
  9. Business & Financial Times

    Delta’s partnerships with organizations including Breast Care International, Junior Achievement Ghana, and Women in Aviation Ghana support women and youth across the country.

    Delta takes No. 1 spot in The Points Guy’s Best Airlines Report
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    He said through its partnership with Breast Care International, Delta had supported breast cancer awareness initiatives reaching more than 150,000 people and facilitated over 20,000 breast cancer screenings across Ghana.

    Delta Air Lines provides mechanised borehole for Ga Mashie community
  11. May 2026
  12. Joy Online

    Through its partnership with Breast Care International, Delta has supported breast cancer awareness initiatives reaching more than 150,000 people and facilitated over 20,000 breast cancer screenings across Ghana.

    Delta Air Lines marks 20 years of continuous Ghana–U.S. service
  13. Joy Online

    k God for the opportunity to come and witness what I’ve witnessed here,” she added. “I feel blessed by the presence of all these survivors, and I pray God continues to bless this hospital and create a continuous environment of survivorship.” President of Breast Care International

    US delegation praises Peace and Love Hospital’s breast cancer care efforts in Ghana
  14. Joy Online

    Breast Care International, together with Peace and Love Hospitals, visited the school as part of the “Let’s End Breast Cancer Project” in partnership with Teva Pharmaceuticals.

    Students at JAPASS learn to speak up on breast cancer

Yesterday

  1. BCI calls for women to prioritize breast health in Ghana

    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.

    13 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 21 August

  1. Breast cancer advocates shift focus to post-screening patient support

    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.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 18 July

  1. USTED students gain breast cancer awareness, stigma reduction

    Students at the University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development attended a breast cancer awareness programme organised by Peace and Love Hospital and Breast Care International, where they learned about prevention, screening, early detection, and the importance of supporting people living with breast cancer.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. US university students visit Ghana breast cancer centre

    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.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Port charges blocking access to millions in donated medicines

    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.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Delta Air Lines named top U.S. airline for eighth consecutive year

    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.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Delta Air Lines inaugurates mechanised borehole in Ga Mashie

    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.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 25 May

  1. Delta Air Lines marks 20 years of Ghana–U.S. service

    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.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. US delegation commends Peace and Love Hospital breast cancer efforts

    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.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. JAPASS students engaged in breast cancer awareness campaign

    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.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

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