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Establish breast cancer fund …to reduce mortality rate – BSoG appeals to govt
Dr Aryeetey
The Breast Society of Ghana (BSoG) has called for the establishment of a fund for the treatment of breast cancer in Ghana.
This, according to the society will help increase the survival rate of patients in the country.
An Oncologist, Dr Naa Adorkor Aryeetey, made the call on Friday during the launch of BSoG’s breast cancer awareness month which is on the theme ‘breast care-working together to succeed.’
The society inaugurated a breast cancer survivors group with the aim of advocating and sharing their stories on breast cancer.
Dr Aryeetey who is also a member of BSoG said the fund was crucial in alleviating the financial burden on affected individuals to enable timely access to quality healthcare.
She said the fund would also reduce the incidence of late diagnosis, facilitate public awareness campaigns and educational initiatives.
She said there have been much improvement in the management of breast cancer in the country, explaining that the setting up of tumor boards at the various teaching hospitals, training of oncologists, psychologists, and the holding of frequent meetings to decide on best treatment options for cancer patients have gone a long way to improve the survival rates of the disease.
She added that the improvement in pathology services had been key to the success story.
Describing gaps in the treatment of breast cancer in Ghana as worrying, she hoped that soon major problems like misconceptions surrounding the disease and treatment options, stigmatisation, the lack of knowledge on the disease and reliance on alternative drugs would soon become a thing of the past.
The Greater Accra Regional Health Director, Dr Akosua Agyeiwaa Owusu-Sarpong, said in order to promote early detection of the disease, systems should be put in place through awareness creation in various communities in the country.
She called for improvement of access to screening services such as the presence of mammograms in health facilities in all the regions.
According to Dr Owusu-Sarpong, compliance to treatment by patients diagnosed with breast cancer was essential to ensure good health outcomes.
She stated that some patients had refused some aspects of treatment such as mastectomy (removal of the affected breast) and radiotherapy, and therefore encouraged breast cancer patients to adhere to the treatment prescribed by health professionals to ensure better care and good outcomes.
She encouraged every member of the public to go for regular breast screening to support early detection and management.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
