Health experts in Ghana are considering ways to adopt emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) in protecting women against the rising cases of breast cancer and associated deaths in the country.
The Global Cancer Observatory data on Ghana suggests 5,025 new cases of breast were recorded in 2022, representing 18.4% of all cancers diagnosed in the country.
Out of the number, 2,369 women died, accounting for 13.2% of all cancer deaths.
Other studies reveal that the majority of women with breast cancer in Ghana are under 50, with some cases reported in women as young as 20 years old.
This trend is attributed to various factors, including limited awareness, late diagnosis, and inadequate access to healthcare services.
In intensifying awareness, the Breast Care International (BCI) and its partners thronged the principal streets of Kumasi to educate the public on the leading cause of cancer deaths in Ghana.
Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai is the President and Founder of BCI and CEO of Peace and Love Hospital.
“”In Ghana every year More than 2300 women died from breast cancer and this is unacceptable, this way higher than the number of people who died from covid-19, within two years. If such figures constitute women who are dying every year it’s a very serious issue,” she noted.
The event branded “The Royal Walk,” highlighted the need for policymakers, civil society groups, churches, and charities to take action against breast cancer due to its socio-economic impacts.
The 2025 edition themed “A Cure Worth Fighting For,” underscored the importance of year-round awareness campaigns to curb the devastating effects of breast cancer.
“We have a woman to diagnose early from meaningful treatment and with the invention of Artificial intelligence we are bringing Al to health Care practice to help to do things that are being done in the developed countries,” she said.
Some survivors of the disease allayed fears associated with the disease as they called for financial support for women battling the disease.
Source: David Opoku