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BSoG holds breast cancer awareness walk
Some participants embarking on a walk
The Breast Society of Ghana (BSoG) held a breast cancer awareness walk over the weekend, aiming to boost nationwide awareness about breast cancer and encourage early detection.
The event started at the Independence Square in Accra, proceeding through major streets with participants from the Ghana Armed Forces, Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, corporate institutions, and numerous breast cancer survivors.
In an interview with journalists after the walk, BSoG’s newly elected president, Dr Josephine Nsaful, stressed the importance of public education on breast cancer, particularly as misinformation and stigma remain barriers to early intervention.
She reaffirmed BSoG’s commitment to ongoing outreach beyond October, emphasising that an informed public was key to identifying early symptoms for timely treatment.
“We are serious about saving lives through awareness and urge everyone to join us in ending the stigma and supporting those affected by the disease,” Dr Nsaful stated.
Margaret Dame, a breast cancer survivor who took part in the walk, noted the impact of survivors sharing their experiences, as it reassures others that breast cancer was not a death sentence.
She urged survivors to speak up and educate others, stressing the need for early intervention and support for those in need.
The BSoG intends to continue such activities across the country to foster a more supportive environment for breast cancer patients and survivors.
By Raissa Sambou
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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