By Francis Ntow, GNA
Accra, Nov 5, GNA – More than 200 pregnant women have been educated on early detection and prevention of breast cancer as well as safe delivery practices at the just ended ‘pregnancy school’ in Accra.
The event, organised by Flora kids baby diapers, a subsidiary of Delta Paper Mill Limited and the Kaneshie Polyclinic, was also to climax the 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed every October.
Mrs Barbara Incoom, the Marketing Director for Delta Paper Mill Ltd, told the media that the exercise was to promote maternal health and quality childcare, which was to support societal development.
“We came to celebrate with the expectant mothers as part of their ‘Pregnancy School,’ empowering them with knowledge about early breast cancer detection through self-examination techniques and safe delivery practices,” she said.
“This partnership and awareness programme is crucial for early detection of breast cancer and challenges with pregnancy, thereby, helping our women to make informed decisions about their health, improve health outcomes, support those affected and ultimately, save lives,” Mrs Incoom said.
She encouraged parents and pregnant mothers to prioritise quality and reliable baby diapers for their children’s safety and comfort, for instance trusted brands like Flora Kids.
“We produce our diapers with the best machines, the same used to make top foreign brands,” she said.
Dr Christina Brew Daniel, Medical Superintendent of the Kaneshie Polyclinic, noted that early detection remained the most effective way to save lives, cautioning that both men and women were at risk of developing breast cancer.
“Breast cancer is not just a women’s issue; men can also get it. When you find any lump, don’t go to an herbalist or apply concoctions. Always go to the hospital so that doctors can examine and manage it properly,” she said.
Dr Brew Daniel explained that most cancers had no direct cause but identifying risk factors and screening regularly could make treatment easier and more affordable and called for sustained awareness and advocacy.
“The earlier it is detected, the better, because early-stage cancers can be treated successfully. Continue to come for screening even without pain or symptoms, because most cancers do not present obvious early warning signs,” she stated.
The Kaneshie Polyclinic operated a dedicated unit that screened both women and men year-round to ensure early detection and referral for treatment, helping to reduce the financial burden on patients and the nation’s healthcare system.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe