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Chieftaincy title conferred on Dr Wiafe Addai
Dr Wiafe Addai
The Eze Ndi Igbo of Ghana, has conferred a chieftaincy title on Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Peace and Love Hospital in Ghana, for her contribution towards breast cancer awareness creation and survivorship in the country.
She is now recognised by the Igbo community in Ghana as Ezi Nne Di Ora Nma I, Nke Ndigbo Na Ghana which means good mother of the people.
Dr Wiafe Addai is known for her massive advocacy on breast diseases, especially breast cancer, in Ghana and Africa at large.
Through various initiatives of her outfit, many breast cancer patients have become -free and knowledge of the disease and its symptoms have increased in many parts of Ghana, especially in the rural areas.
Conferring the title on her, the Chief of Igbos in Ghana, Eze Dr. Chukwudi Ihenetu stated that Dr Wiafe Addai deserved all the honour she could get in the country and any part of the world because she has saved many lives through her advocacy and philanthropic activities targeted at reducing incidences of breast cancer and helping people survive the disease.
“This woman is an asset to Ghana and Africa as a whole. I have heard lots of stories about the way she has over the years provided free treatment for some needy breast cancer patients.”
“She is a heroine and deserves to be celebrated in grand style. People like her are rare. Ghana is indeed blessed to have people like her who have dedicated time and resources to help reduce the burden of breast cancer on families,” he added.
Dr Wiafe Addai who is also the founder of Breast Care International, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), in her remarks expressed gratitude to Dr Ihenetu for the honour bestowed on her and assured that she would continue to give off her best in the fight against breast cancer.
By Godwin Ofosu Acheampong