With the number of breast cancer cases in the Sunyani municipality, the municipal Health Director, Dr. Adinkra Kyeremeh is urging stakeholders to provide a mammogram machine to aid in early detection and treatment.
According to Dr. Adinkra, early detection through mammography has been proven to significantly improve treatment outcomes.
The Health Director emphasized the importance of having a mammogram machine in the municipality, stating that it would enable residents to access screening services without having to travel long distances to Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.
The appeal comes on the back of a breast cancer awareness campaign launch and screening exercise organized by the Sunyani Municipal Health Directorate at the municipal hospital on Tuesday.
Dr. Adinkra told Kaakyire Kwasi Afari of Sunyani-based Ark fm that by acquiring a mammogram machine, the municipality can take a significant step towards improving breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Adinkra Kyeremeh said the campaign focuses on encouraging women to engage in self-examination and develop early detection of breast cancer.
The gathering was schooled on the casuses, effect, and preventive measured in curing the diseases if detected.
He said that following the launch, the health directorate will embark on mass screening at various gatherings to intensify breast cancer treatment in Sunyani.
