As part of activities marking this year’s Mother’s Day celebrations, Spectra Health in collaboration with Youth for Cancer Control and Prevention has launched a comprehensive free breast and blood screening exercise aimed at promoting women’s health and creating awareness about cancer prevention.

The three-day health outreach program, which began on Tuesday, May 6, 2026, is currently ongoing at Kejetia Market and is expected to end on Thursday, May 8, 2026.

The initiative has attracted dozens of women from different communities within Kumasi and beyond, with organizers providing free health screening services and education on breast cancer and other health conditions that particularly affect women.

Medical professionals at the event are conducting breast cancer screening, blood testing, health consultations, and awareness sessions as part of efforts to encourage women to prioritize their health and seek medical attention at the early stages of any illness.

Speaking to Oyerepa TV during the exercise, Dr. Sarah of Spectra Health explained that the initiative forms part of broader efforts to help reduce the growing cases of breast cancer through education, awareness creation, and early diagnosis.

According to her, many women continue to suffer severe complications because they either fail to seek medical attention early or resort to self-medication and unapproved treatments instead of visiting health facilities for proper care.

She noted that breast cancer remains one of the leading health conditions affecting women globally and stressed that regular screening plays a crucial role in early detection and successful treatment.

Dr. Sarah further encouraged women to take their health seriously and avoid neglecting symptoms that may appear minor at the initial stages, emphasizing that certain untreated medical conditions could later develop into more serious complications, including breast cancer.

She also advised women to cultivate regular health-check habits, maintain healthy lifestyles, and seek professional medical care whenever they notice unusual changes in their bodies.

Organizers of the program described the exercise as part of a long-term commitment to improving women’s healthcare delivery and increasing awareness about cancer prevention across the country.

Participants who benefited from the free screening exercise expressed appreciation to Spectra Health and Youth for Cancer Control and Prevention for bringing the initiative closer to the trading community at Kejetia, describing it as timely and beneficial, especially for women who are unable to afford regular medical screening.

The organizers further called on corporate institutions, health organizations, and individuals to support campaigns and interventions aimed at fighting breast cancer and improving women’s health in Ghana.