This article was originally posted on Citi FM online (Ghana)

Dimanche 1er novembre,

Plus que 500 Les résidents de la métropole de Sekondi-Takoradi le week-end ont participé à une promenade en santé de sensibilisation au cancer du sein pour sensibiliser les Ghanéens sur les dangers de la maladie. L'événement organisé par le sein Care International, une organisation non gouvernementale, brought together hundreds of people from all walks of life. The participants took part in a 17-kilometre walk from the Takoradi Jubilee Park through the principal streets of Sekondi-Takoradi and ended up at the Essipon Sports Stadium.

The campaign christened: "Ghana, Marcher pour la guérison, 2015,” targeted the youth to undertake regular breast cancer screening and diagnostic test for early treatment. Dr. Mrs Beatrice Wiafe Addai, the Founder and President of Breast Care International (BCI), speaking on the topic: “Fighting for a breast cancer free future for our children,” said breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of deaths among women globally. She, donc, called for concerted efforts by stakeholders including, chiefs, enseignants, the media, health workers, members of parliament, leaders d'opinion, the clergy and all well-meaning Ghanaians, to join forces to campaign against the disease in order to save precious lives. Dr. Wiafe Addai noted that the cause of the disease is unknown, but people who consume excessive alcohol, fatty food, smoking cigarette and sedentary lifestyle and family history of the disease are more likely to be infected. She therefore charged Ghanaians to undertake regular check-ups, exercise frequently and reduce alcohol and fat intake.