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Fresh breast cancer supported to undergo treatment

November 21, 2023
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Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) has supported a ‘fresh’ breast cancer patient with Ghc 1,200 to undergo further diagnosis. 38-year-old Salifu Asana was diagnosed with suspected breast cancer lumps after undergoing initial tests at the Tema General Hospital. According to the test report, Asana’s right breast had developed cancer lumps…

16 Nov 23

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital pledges to collaborate with MBCF to fight breast cancer

Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) has reached a partnership agreement with Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to heighten education on breast cancer to make treatment affordable to impoverished patients. The partnership was discussed during a courtesy call at the Breast Cancer Unit of the hospital. The MBCF team led by its Executive Director,…

15 Nov 23

MBCF prepares to adopt ward at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital

In its intense fight against breast cancer, Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) is gearing up to adopt a ward at the breast cancer unit at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The adoption of the ward comes with improving its condition to make patients who visit the facility comfortable while receiving treatment. This…

A section of the pupils of the Odorkor Maclean Basic School participating in a sensitization exercise on breast cancer

31 Oct 23

MBCF sensitizes, screens teachers, pupils of Odorkor Maclean Basic School

Some three pupils of the Odorkor Maclean Basic School of the Odorkor Cluster of Schools have been identified with suspected breast cancer lumps. The pupils between the ages of 10 to 15 were identified when Meena Breast Cancer Foundation (MBCF) organized a sensitization and breast cancer screening for teachers and…

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.…

Fresh breast cancer supported to undergo treatment

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital pledges to collaborate with MBCF to fight breast cancer

MBCF prepares to adopt ward at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital

MBCF sensitizes, screens teachers, pupils of Odorkor Maclean Basic School

Make breast cancer treatment free – MBCF BOSS urges government

Ministry of Health admits failing to fight breast cancer

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

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

Breast Cancer month is here, but many women have perished

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

XMAS PARTY: MBCF collaborates with CCF to fete beneficiaries

Bronx branch of CAC donates to save pregnant breast cancer patient

Free ultrasound and mammogram will help poor patients

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