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Share stories to encourage others – Breast Cancer survivors told
Radiation oncologist, and President of BSoG Dr Hannah Ayettey (Second from
left) with some breast cancer survivors and representatives of the BSoG
The Black Women Rising Cancer Support Proj¬ect (BWRCSP) has been launched in Accra with a call on survivors of the disease to muster courage to share their stories to encourage the newly diagnosed.
The project is the flagship programme of the Leanne Pero Foundation, a registered UK Charity, offering help, informa¬tion and practical advice for people that have been diag¬nosed with cancer.
The initiative will help can¬vass support for many breast cancer patients and survivors in Ghana, while increasing aware¬ness about breast cancer in the country.
It is expected to kick-off in October in collaboration with the Breast Society of Ghana (BSoG), Breast Care Interna¬tional and other notable groups championing the cause of breast cancer awareness in Ghana.
Speaking at the official launch held at the residence of the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Ms Leanne Pero, a breast cancer survivor and founder of BWRCSP, she said “Black Women Rising is the support group I cre¬ated after my treatment and it has really been helpful to many breast cancer fighters. I, there¬fore, would like to encourage survivors to share their stories of survival and hope, to encour¬age people fighting this dreadful disease.”
“Let us develop the habit of speaking more about breast can¬cer to increase awareness.”
According to Ms Pero, she and her team were in Ghana to assess the breast cancer situa¬tion in the country and offer the needed support.
She disclosed that the project team would also visit Nigeria to assess the situation there.
On his part, the Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, Mr Keith McMahon, commended the group for the initiative in Ghana, adding that it would go a long way to save more lives.
He regretted the devastat¬ing effects of breast cancer on families and called for more initiatives geared at combating the disease.
By Raissa Sambou
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
