2023 – Page 2 – Meena Breast Cancer Foundation

Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng is the Executive Director of MBCF

23 Oct 23

Make breast cancer treatment free – MBCF BOSS urges government

The Executive Director of Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF), Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng has called on government to make breast cancer treatment free. Mr. Kwarteng who was appalled at the surge in patients’ mortality attributed it to their inability to settle the huge cost of treatment. He was making the call…

Abena Kumiwa Osae who represented the Minister of Health spoke on behalf of the Ministry

23 Oct 23

Ministry of Health admits failing to fight breast cancer

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has admitted not doing enough to promote the well-being of breast cancer patients. A Programmes Officer of the Ministry, Abena Kumiwa Osae said her outfit has not been that proactive with policies that will make the fight against breast cancer easy, but assured the general…

Eric Brobbey, an Oncology Nurse and a Board Member of MBCF

23 Oct 23

Proper policies, protocol on breast cancer treatment will help fight disease effectively – MBCF

Government has been criticized for failing to outline a proper roadmap to fight breast cancer. A Board Member of Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) who is also an Oncology Nurse at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital’s Chemotherapy Department, Eric Brobbey took a swipe at government for its lazy approach to fighting…

18 Oct 23

Myth or truth: Does breast sucking reduce your chances of developing breast cancer?

During one of Meena Breast Cancer Foundation’s (MBCF) school outreach, students of St. Mary’s Senior High School in Accra clamored when the Head of the Chemotherapy Department, Eric Brobbey at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital educated them on the role breast sucking and breastfeeding play in preventing breast cancer. Mr. Brobbey…

03 Oct 23

Breast Cancer month is here, but many women have perished

October is recognized worldwide as the breast cancer month. During this month, many breast cancer campaigns are carried out but after the month ends, both government and non-Governmental Organizations aligned to fight the canker become dormant waiting till the following year to launch another fight. This has not been sustainable…

18 Sep 23

MBCF in Nsawam Female Prison: OIC calls for support for Foundation

The Officer-In-Charge at the Nsawam Female Prison in the Eastern Region, ADP Victoria Adzewodah has called for support for the activities of Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF). ADP Adzewodah’s call comes after three inmates and an officer at the female prison were identified with suspected cancer lumps in her breast.…

12 Sep 23

Breast cancer: Market women screened in Tema, 3 cases recorded

Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) has screened market women at Tema in the Greater Accra Region for breast cancer. Out of the dozen women screened, three suspected cases were recorded. The victims were given immediate referral to seek further diagnosis. This comes barely a week after some physically challenged persons…

11 Sep 23

Do not be afraid

Once I overcame breast cancer, I was not afraid of anything anymore.

Some widows taking turns to get screened

08 Sep 23

Breast Cancer: MBCF screens celebrants of Borbor Mfantse Amansi’ festival

Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) has joined the people of Mankessim with its breast cancer screening and sensitization to celebrate the 2023 Borbor Mfantse Amansi Afahye in grand style. The annual festival took a different turn from previous celebrations as women were given free counseling and breast screening opportunity. The…