A JHTNP holds breast cancer awareness for residents of Nyansi-Camp in Okere District 

AJ’s Help the Needy Project (AJHTNP), a community-based organisation, has held a breast cancer awareness and sensitisation programme dubbed ‘The Pink Talk’ for residents of Nyansi-Camp in the Okere District, aimed at promoting breast health awareness and encouraging early detection of breast cancer.

The programme, held last Sunday, coupled with free breast screening, was to provide participants with an opportunity to learn about breast cancer, understand the importance of early detection, and take proactive steps towards safeguarding their health.

This second edition of the Pink Talk was on the global theme “Every story is unique, every journey matters.

Speaking at the event, health officer, Miss Rebecca Ofosu educated participants on breast self-examination, highlighting the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and demonstrating how individuals can regularly examine their breasts at home.

She also conducted thorough breast screenings for participants, encouraging them to seek prompt medical attention whenever they noticed unusual changes in their breasts.

“Don’t stay home if you see any changes in or on your breast. Kindly visit the hospital for further examination. Early detection can help save lives,” she advised. Read More.

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