Bekwai, Ashanti Region — October 28, 2025: The Bekwai Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Bekwai Municipal Health Directorate, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, organized a comprehensive cancer awareness and screening exercise at the Bekwai Municipal Assembly Hall. The event formed part of efforts by the Assembly to promote early detection and prevention of breast and prostate cancers among its staff.
The program, which started at 9:30 a.m., brought together both male and female staff from various departments and units of the Assembly. The initiative sought to educate participants on the importance of regular health screening and to offer free testing services for two of the most common cancers affecting men and women.
Opening the event, the Senior Human Resource Manager, Mr. Rasheed Gbadamosi, speaking on behalf of the Municipal Coordinating Director, emphasized the Assembly’s commitment to the wellbeing of its workforce. He encouraged all staff to take advantage of the opportunity to know their health status, noting that early detection saves lives.
Health professionals from the Municipal Health Directorate delivered insightful presentations on breast and prostate cancer awareness, discussing risk factors, symptoms, preventive measures, and the need for regular medical check-ups. The talk was followed by free breast and prostate cancer screening for interested staff.
Participants expressed their appreciation to the Assembly and the Health Directorate for organizing such an important exercise. Many described the initiative as timely and impactful, especially as it provided both education and practical screening at no cost.
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