Asanko screens over 300 residents, strengthens cancer awareness in host communities

Over 300 residents of Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd’s host communities received free health screening as part of the company’s Cancer Awareness Month activities. The program combined breast health education with breast and prostate cancer screening and broader medical checks under the theme “Early Detection Saves Lives. ” Delivered with strong support from the Amansie South District Health Directorate’s medical team, the exercise included blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar checks, urine testing, body mass index assessments and full blood count tests. Free medication was administered to participants who needed it, while those requiring further assessment or treatment were referred to appropriate health facilities. A breast health education session covered warning signs, risk factors, screening and when to seek medical advice.

It also addressed misconceptions that can delay care and provided guidance on supporting people affected by breast cancer. The Paramount Queen Mother of the Manso Nkwanta Traditional Area, Nana Nyarko Aboraa Sika III, who chaired the event, urged residents to make breast cancer awareness and appropriate health checks a year-round priority. She cautioned against waiting until October each year to revisit the subject, stressing that conversations about cancer and attention to personal health should continue beyond the awareness month. Reflecting on past community experiences, she said some deaths had been regarded as mysterious when the underlying illnesses had not been identified. She expressed concern about people waiting until they noticed a problem before seeking medical attention. Nana Nyarko Aboraa Sika III commended Asanko for the initiative. Drawing on the principle that prevention is better than cure, she welcomed the emphasis on early detection…