200 Women Screened as GoldBod Takes Breast Cancer Campaign to Pakyi No. 2

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has extended its breast cancer awareness and community health screening campaign to Pakyi No. 2 in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region, providing residents with free health education and screening services as part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The programme, held on October 20, 2026, at the Church of Pentecost, Pakyi No. 2, was organised in collaboration with the Amansie West District Assembly and the District Health Directorate.

Beyond breast cancer screening, the outreach offered free checks for hypertension, diabetes, eye conditions and malaria, as part of efforts to promote early detection and encourage regular health screening among community members.

The District Director of Health Services, Pharm. Bernard Badu Bediako, welcomed the initiative and commended GoldBod for supporting the district’s health promotion efforts.

He urged residents to take advantage of the free services, stressing that early detection and regular screening could help prevent serious health complications.

The District Chief Executive, Hon. Prince Moris Manu, also encouraged community members to prioritise their health through regular screening, describing a healthy population as essential to community development.

In a goodwill message, a representative of GoldBod reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to supporting community health initiatives, noting that its interventions extend beyond its core gold sector responsibilities.

The screening exercise recorded 200 women screened for breast cancer, while 165 people underwent blood pressure and blood sugar checks. A further 209 participants received eye examinations.

Health workers identified 21 cases of elevated blood pressure, four cases of elevated blood sugar, five breast abnormalities and five eye conditions requiring follow-up. In all, 35 people were referred to health facilities for further medical attention.

The programme attracted a strong turnout, including women, men, children and schoolgirls, reflecting broad community participation in the campaign.

The initiative forms part of GoldBod’s wider commitment to supporting health awareness and improving access to essential services in communities across Ghana.