Also known as: Mrs Wiafe Addai · Mrs Beatrice Wiafe Addai · Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai
Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai — President of Breast Care International, leading breast cancer advocacy and awareness in Ghana.
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Joy Online
… More than 4,000 breast cancer cases are recorded in the country every year, and the Chief Executive of Breast Care International (BCI), Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, says limited awareness and too few screening and treatment centres are driving the rise. …
Breast cancer myths are costing women their lives, experts warnDaily Guide
Sarah Annan and Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai Delta Air Lines and Breast Care International (BCI) have marked 10 years of partnership at the 2026 BCI Walk for the Cure held in Mampong, Ashanti Region. …
Delta Air Lines, BCI Mark Decade Of Breast Cancer AwarenessJoy Online
… 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. …
Media urged to intensify awareness campaigns on breast cancerJoy Online
… Andrew Gampson of UTV says his organisation joins BCI and its president, Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, every year to support the campaign. …
Journalists look back on a decade of breast cancer reporting in GhanaJoy Online
… Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, President and Founder of BCI, said Delta’s support had helped take breast cancer awareness and early detection messages to communities across the country. …
Delta-BCI partnership reaches 166,000 people with breast cancer educationJoy Online
… Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, President of Breast Care International and Founding Director of the Centre, said the project is intended to strengthen Ghana’s capacity to provide advanced cancer care while positioning the country as a destination for medical treatment. …
ADB Ghana Medicals leads engineering works, joins donor partners for $100m Otumfuo Cancer CentreThe Ghanaian Times
… 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. …
Persistent breast lumps could signal cancer – Dr Wiafe AddaiJoy Online
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. …
Breastfeeding can reduce breast cancer risk – but it does not rule out the diseaseJoy Online
… Speaking to the media after a breast cancer sensitisation programme at the Assemblies of God Church at Nsawam in the Eastern Region, President of Breast Care International, Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, described the situation as extremely concerning, particularly as breast cancer is …
BCI urges women to prioritise breast health to reduce cancer cases , deaths in GhanaJoy Online
… Speaking to the media after a breast cancer sensitisation programme at the Assemblies of God Church at Nsawam in the Eastern Region, President of Breast Care International, Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, described the situation as extremely concerning, particularly as breast cancer is …
BCI urges women to prioritise breast health to reduce cancer cases and deaths in GhanaExperts warn that misinformation, fear and stigma prevent women in Ghana from seeking early treatment for breast cancer. The country records more than 4,000 cases annually, accounting for 31.8 percent of all cancer cases, with breast cancer claiming at least 2,300 lives a year since 2020.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Experts warn that misinformation, fear and stigma prevent women in Ghana from seeking early treatment for breast cancer. The country records more than 4,000 cases annually, accounting for 31.8 percent of all cancer cases, with breast cancer claiming at least 2,300 lives a year since 2020.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Delta Air Lines and Breast Care International (BCI) have marked 10 years of partnership at the 2026 BCI Walk for the Cure in Mampong. Over the past decade, the partnership has reached more than 166,000 people with breast cancer education, screened over 22,500 people and identified nearly 2,100 suspected cases.
13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →