'Early breast cancer detection can make a difference' – Dr Kofi Asamoa-Bonsu

Early detection can significantly improve the chances of successful treatment for breast cancer, a specialist obstetrician-gynaecologist, Dr Kofi Asamoa-Bonsu, has said.

He is expected to lead a breast cancer awareness and screening session in Accra on Saturday, October 24, 2026, as part of activities marking Pink October.

The session will provide members of the public with free breast examinations and an opportunity to learn about breast cancer, early detection and the importance of regular checks.

Dr Asamoa-Bonsu, a specialist at Garnet Medical Centre, said bringing screening closer to people could help encourage more women to get checked and identify possible signs of the disease at an early stage.

The event is being organised by Accra-based fashion label Amatchiwa in partnership with Dr Asamoa-Bonsu.

The screening, dubbed “#StitchedWithCare”, will take place from 11 am to 4 pm at the Amatchiwa store on Tanbu Lane, Accra.

The initiative comes amid concerns about the burden of breast cancer in Ghana.

According to GLOBOCAN 2022 estimates cited by the organisers, 5,026 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Ghana in 2022, making it the leading cancer diagnosed among women in the country.

The awareness session is expected to focus on breast cancer prevention, early detection and the importance of seeking medical attention when abnormalities are noticed.

Amatchiwa founder Ruth Amatchiwa Luri said the initiative was intended to encourage women to prioritise their health.

“As a brand built on caring for the women who wear our pieces, we felt it was only right to care for them in this way too. This isn't just a shopping day, it's a check-in day,” she said.