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No woman should die of breast cancer —Dr Wiafe Addae
“No woman should die from breast cancer because she is poor,” was the resounding message that echoed through the streets of Kumasi last weekend, as thousands of Ghanaians joined Breast Care International (BCI) and its partners in what became the country’s largest breast cancer awareness walk to date.
From the Post Office at Adum to the revered grounds of Manhyia Palace, the city was painted pink and white, the colours for the breast cancer awareness — as participants marched under the theme: ‘A Cure Worth Fighting For.’
At the heart of the campaign was Dr Mrs. Beatrice Wiafe-Addai, Founder and President of BCI, whose voice carried a message both sobering and empowering. She stated that, “Breast cancer can be conquered. But we must fight together. We must bring our arsenals — education, compassion, science, and solidarity — to save lives, especially those young women who die needlessly and prematurely.”
She stressed that breast cancer was curable if detected early and treated promptly, urging women to visit hospitals for check-ups and avoid relying on traditional herbs and self-treatment.
For over 23 years, BCI has been a beacon of advocacy, education, and care — not just in Ghana, but across Africa and globally. This year’s walk marked a significant rebranding of the organisation, which signaled a renewed commitment to women’s health and a louder voice against the myths and stigma that still surround breast cancer.
Dr Wiafe-Addai was particularly vocal about the dangers of misinformation — including the persistent belief that breast cancer was caused by witchcraft. She urged women to seek medical care rather than rely on traditional herbs or self-treatment.
Again, she called on men to stand by their wives during diagnosis and treatment and not abandon them. “This is when love must speak loudest; we must support each other. No woman should feel alone in this fight,” she noted.
According to her, the statistics are stark as over 2,300 women in Ghana die from breast cancer every year, a figure that surpasses the country’s COVID-19 deaths over a two-year period, but “early detection and prompt treatment save lives,” she emphasised.
As the walk ended at Manhyia Palace, the crowd stood united — survivors, families, health workers, students, and leaders — all carrying the same hope: that poverty, silence, and stigma will no longer be death sentences.
Dr Wiafe-Addai pointed out that BCI’s renewed identity, saying that, “is not just a change in logo or name. It’s a rallying cry.”
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
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The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has accepted an apology from the Minority leader in Parliament following allegations of corruption in the recruitment process of the security services.
Speaking in Parliament yesterday, he indicated that the accusations were painful because they portrayed his actions in a way that suggested criminal wrongdoing.
“It is painful to be wrongly accused or for your actions to be misconstrued and labelled differently from your intention, especially when it is linked with criminality and serious wrongdoing,” he stated.
Mr Mubarak noted that although he was deeply hurt and worried by the allegations, he had decided to accept the apology wholeheartedly.
According to him, the issue should guide members of the House and public officials to focus on ensuring that the right things are done without attempting to destroy one another.
He assured the Minority that the Interior Ministry and the various security service commanders remain committed to transparency and accountability in their work.
The Minister added that the ministry would be ready to address any concerns raised by the Minority or other members of Parliament regarding recruitment into the security services.
He further appealed to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to consider expunging from the parliamentary records the false comments.
Mr Mubarak expressed appreciation to the Speaker for handling the matter and emphasised the need for cooperation among members of Parliament to ensure fairness and proper oversight.
By: Jacob Aggrey
THE Gospel Advocates (TGA), a non-denominational evangelistic Christian organisation last Saturday donated a number of educational logistics to the Dodi Asantekrom Basic School in the Eastern region of Ghana.
The gesture was to mark the seventh anniversary of the organisation made up of professionals committed to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to students in senior high schools, particularly in rural communities.
TGA also seeks to inspire students towards attaining academic excellence and guiding them towards optimising the various learning opportunities and academic programmes available at the tertiary level.
Among the items donated were 100 desks, 10 cupboards, 10 desktop computers, two laptops, 10 teachers’ tables and chairs and others.
The group also held its annual outreach programme that had a significant impact in the community through initiatives such as feeding 500 children with hot meals and assorted drinks, providing free medical screening and drugs for 500 adults and youth and conducting health education and sensitisation for both children and adults.
TGA also took upon itself to restock the community clinic with essential medicines and distributed food items, plastic bowls, cups and clothing to members of the community.
The initiative, according to officials of the group, was supported by ORSAM Limited, Doctors Save Lives Foundation, Johnson Tord Foundation, El-Shaddai Mothercare, Exceed Alliance Limited, GB Foods Ghana Limited, Qualiplast Limited, Phyto-Riker (Gihoc) Pharmaceuticals Limited, Cosa Bright Ghana, Kabs Pharmacy, Tobinco Pharmaceuticals, Pill Bay Pharmacy and Bamah 3.7.7.
“We are deeply grateful for their immense support and partnership in bringing hope, relief, and practical assistance to the people of Dodi Asantekrom,” the officials said.
In a statement, the President and Chairman of The Gospel Advocates, Mr. Selom Kpikpitse, said the donation to Dodi Asantekrom forms part of TGA’s broader mission to propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ among students and youth in rural communities through teachings, music and arts.
He explained that the meals provided to over 500 pupils were in line with the organization’s annual “Feed the Kidz Project,” which demonstrates Christ’s love.
Receiving the items on behalf of the school, the Headmaster, Mr. Otumfour Newton, expressed gratitude to TGA and its sponsors, saying that “the items would significantly enhance teaching and learning while improving the overall welfare and development of the pupils.”
Mr. Newton also commended the team for the free medical screenings for adults and youth in the community, and other community engagements.
Medical supplies were also donated to the Dodi Asantekrom CHPS compound and received on behalf of the facility by Mr. Amefu, a Physician Assistant.
By Spectator Reporter
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