By Frank Kwame Abbor, GNA
Ho, Oct. 20, GNA – The 66 Artillery Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, in collaboration with the Seventh Medical Reception Station (7 MRS), has organised a breast cancer awareness walk in Ho to promote early detection, regular screening and preventive healthcare.
The exercise brought together military personnel and health professionals to raise awareness about breast cancer and encourage the public, particularly women, to prioritise breast health through regular screening and prompt medical consultation.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Lieutenant Colonel Eric Kuudogrme, Commanding Officer of the 66 Artillery Regiment, commended the health officers for organising the exercise and urged military personnel to take advantage of breast cancer screening services to promote early detection and timely treatment.
He stressed the importance of preventive healthcare and encouraged participants to become advocates for breast cancer awareness within their families and communities.
Madam Perfect Titiati, Director of the Ho Municipal Health Directorate, expressed appreciation to the military authorities for the invitation and commended them for taking proactive steps to promote breast cancer awareness and preventive healthcare.
She noted that early detection remained one of the most effective ways of improving treatment outcomes and reducing breast cancer-related deaths.
Health education delivered during the walk focused on the importance of regular breast screening, recognising early warning signs, and seeking medical attention promptly whenever unusual changes were detected.
Participants were also sensitised to the need to dispel misconceptions surrounding breast cancer and help reduce the stigma often associated with the disease.
They were encouraged to support individuals affected by breast cancer and promote open discussions on screening, diagnosis and treatment.
The collaboration between the 66 Artillery Regiment and the 7 MRS highlighted the importance of military-civilian partnerships in advancing public health education, strengthening community awareness, and encouraging early detection of breast cancer.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Lydia Kukua Asamoah