Ghana Urges Adoption of Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Technology to Cut Treatment Delays
Breast Care International’s Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai calls on the Ghanaian government to procure the CoreView rapid‑diagnostic instrument, which can produce breast‑biopsy images in five minutes.
In Brief
- •Breast Care International’s Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai calls on the Ghanaian government to procure the CoreView rapid‑diagnostic instrument, which can produce breast‑biopsy images in five minutes.
- •The technology would allow pathologists to review samples remotely, shortening the time from biopsy to diagnosis and reducing the need for patients to travel long distances.
- •The CoreView project is backed by the U.S. Government through an NCI Alliance partnership with Peace and Love Hospital, UC Davis and the University of Washington.
- •Dr Addai stresses that early diagnosis and routine screening are essential to lower late‑stage breast‑cancer deaths in Ghana.
- •The call was made during a breast‑and‑prostate‑cancer awareness event hosted by the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons in Accra.
Why It Matters
Rapid diagnostic tools like CoreView could transform cancer care in low‑ and middle‑income settings by dramatically shortening the diagnostic window. In Ghana, where pathologist shortages and limited laboratory capacity delay treatment, a five‑minute turnaround could enable earlier interventions, improve survival rates, and reduce the burden on patients who currently must travel to distant centers for pathology services. Adoption of such technology also aligns with broader global health goals to strengthen diagnostic infrastructure and reduce inequities in cancer outcomes.
Key Details
- Diagnostic Turnaround
- 5 minutes
- Technology Provider
- CoreView
- Funding Source
- U.S. Government via NCI Alliance
- Target Facilities
- Public hospitals in Ghana
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