GoldBod organises breast cancer screening exercise in Asankragua

Story by: Regina Bless

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Unit, has organised a breast cancer screening exercise for residents of Asankragua in the Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region as part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, popularly known as Pink October.

The exercise, held on October 8, 2026, was organised in collaboration with the Asankragua Government Hospital to promote early detection and improve access to essential healthcare services in the community.

Beneficiaries received breast cancer screening and general health checks, alongside HIV and syphilis testing. The programme also offered free health insurance registration, facilitated through the intervention of the Member of Parliament for Amenfi West, Dr. Eric Afful.

Speaking at the event, Deputy Head of CSR at GoldBod, Roselyn Bonaparte, reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to promoting the health and well-being of residents, particularly those living in mining communities.

Health professionals and local authorities also used the opportunity to encourage residents to make regular health screening a priority. They emphasised that early detection of breast cancer can improve treatment outcomes and urged both women and men to pay attention to changes in their breasts and seek medical attention when necessary.

Although breast cancer is more common in women, men can also develop the disease, making awareness and early medical evaluation important for everyone.

The initiative forms part of GoldBod’s broader commitment to community welfare, extending its role beyond its core responsibilities in Ghana’s gold industry to support the well-being of people in communities where mining activities take place.

The exercise also highlights the importance of partnerships between public institutions, healthcare providers and local representatives in bringing preventive healthcare services closer to residents.

As Ghana observes Pink October, the initiative serves as a reminder that regular health checks, public education and timely medical attention are essential in the fight against breast cancer. It further reinforces the message that early action can save lives and that access to screening services remains an important part of improving health outcomes in local communities.