Executive Director of Crime Check Foundation, Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng, has launched the ‘Meena Breast Cancer Awareness’ project in memory of his late wife, Amina Oppong Kwarteng.
According to him, this project is an initiative birthed on the vision of his late wife who had intentions of championing awareness creation on the deadly Breast Cancer disease before her death by the disease.
“The aim of this project is to create awareness and sensitize the public on breast cancer through CCF’s various media platforms, and also encourage all breast cancer patients to come out and get proper treatment,” he said.
Per his observation, a lot of women refuse to speak up about their condition due to the stigma around the disease. He believes that with this project, “they will be able to reach out to many communities across the country, provide screening and financial support to breast cancer patients.
Head of the Breast Cancer Unit at the Korle-bu teaching hospital, Dr. Dedei who was also at the launch encouraged all to support this good initiative.
“Breast cancer is curable when detected early not only women, but everyone should get involved in creating awareness about it. Do not try to cure it traditionally or try to interpret it by yourself. Get involved in the daily or weekly self check examination seek proper medical care,” she advised.
The event was also graced by actress and media personality Nana Ama Mcbrown, medical practitioners from the Korle-bu teaching hospital, Ghana Prisons Service Brass Band and many others.