October 11, 2026
Peace and Love Hospital, in collaboration with Breast Care International, on Sunday, 11th October 2026, celebrated World Cancer Awareness Day at Asante Mampong with a call for collective action against breast cancer.
The program attracted prominent personalities including Dr Mrs Beatrice Wiafe Addae, CEO of Peace and Love Hospital, Nana Agyekumaa Dufie II, Asante Mampongman Hemaa, breast cancer survivors, health professionals, and members of the public.
In her address, Dr Mrs Beatrice Wiafe Addae, a renowned breast surgeon and President of Breast Care International, educated participants on breast cancer, its early signs, prevention, and treatment. She emphasized the need for love, support, and solidarity, especially when breast cancer strikes, noting that no one should fight the disease alone.
Nana Agyekumaa Dufie II, Asante Mampongman Hemaa, who chaired the program, commended Peace and Love Hospital and Breast Care International for bringing the awareness campaign to Asante Mampong. She thanked the sponsors and the survivors for their courage and urged opinion leaders to use their influence to help fight breast cancer when given the opportunity.
One of the most touching moments of the event was when survivors shared their testimonies. They encouraged persons living with breast cancer to seek early medical attention and to strictly follow the treatment procedures prescribed by doctors, saying adherence to medical advice saved their lives.