By Jibril Abdul Mumuni
Accra, Oct. 30, GNA – Dr Josef Wewoli-Avereyireh, Senior Medical Officer at the Accra Medical Centre, has called on corporate organisations to institutionalise regular breast cancer screening to promote early detection and save lives.
He made the appeal during a breast cancer awareness and health screening event organised by Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra, in partnership with the Accra Medical Centre.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Dr Wewoli-Avereyireh described breast cancer as one of the leading causes of female mortality in Ghana.
“The effective treatment lies in early reporting to the hospital. We encourage our women who are over 40 to get one to two yearly mammograms. Those who are under 40 should get yearly ultrasound scans,” he stated.
He explained that continuous screening significantly improved the chances of early detection and timely treatment.
The event was held under the theme “Breast Cancer Awareness & Health Screening.”
It aimed to sensitise hotel staff on the importance of self-examination and routine check-ups.
Activities included health education, demonstrations on self-examination, and free clinical breast screening.
Mrs Efua Taylor-Ashif, Front Office and Admin Manager of Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, said the initiative reflected the hospitality group’s commitment to staff wellness.
She said the programme was designed to empower employees to conduct self-assessments and seek medical attention when necessary.
“I am urging all corporate bodies to prioritise the wellness of their staff. In this month of breast cancer awareness, they should at least get in touch with one health facility or the other, bring the health facility to the doorstep of their staff so that they will be able to check,” she said.
Mrs. Taylor-Ashif noted that while many employees may not proactively seek medical checks, bringing healthcare services to the workplace was a practical way to safeguard organisational productivity.
“Without the staff, the work will not go on. So, our human capital needs to be taken good care of,” she added.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey