Ghana Security Women Lead Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in Wa
Female officers from the Ghana Immigration Service, Police Service and Prisons Service marched in Wa wearing pink ribbons to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
In Brief
- •Female officers from the Ghana Immigration Service, Police Service and Prisons Service marched in Wa wearing pink ribbons to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
- •Deputy Superintendent of Immigration Prospera Soliku, president of IMMILAC, shared personal losses after losing an aunt, a friend and the friend’s sister to breast cancer.
- •The campaign, themed “Every Story Is Unique, Every Journey Matters,” included educational talks on risk factors, early detection and self‑examination techniques.
- •Health professionals from Wa Municipal Hospital and Upper West Regional Hospital explained causes, misconceptions and treatment options.
- •The event turned parts of Wa’s Upper West Regional capital pink, drawing public attention to prevention and early detection.
Why It Matters
Breast cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity among women in Ghana, yet early detection rates are low. By mobilizing security personnel—who routinely interact with the public—the campaign leverages trusted community figures to disseminate vital health information. The personal testimony of IMMILAC’s president underscores the disease’s impact and may encourage more women to seek screening, potentially reducing late‑stage diagnoses and improving survival outcomes.
Key Details
- Campaign Theme
- Every Story Is Unique, Every Journey Matters
- Date
- October 2026
- Participants
- Female officers from Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service
- Organizations Involved
- IMMILAC, Wa Municipal Hospital, Upper West Regional Hospital
- Personal Losses
- President lost aunt, friend, and friend’s sister to breast cancer
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