Ghana Girl Guides Association Joins Ghana Atomic Energy Commission as they Launch the GAEC 2025 Cancer Awareness Campaign
On Thursday, 4th September 2025, Ghana Girl Guides Association joined the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) to officially launch the 2025 Cancer Awareness Campaign at the SNAS Conference Room, Atomic, Accra. The event brought together health professionals, civil society, and other partners to raise awareness of the alarming rise in breast and prostate cancers across the country.
According to recent statistics, breast cancer has become the second most dangerous cancer in the world as of 2024, with Ghana recording a worrying average of six deaths daily from breast cancer alone, in a presentation made by Dr. Theodosia Adom (Director for Radiological and Medical Sciences Research Institute of Ghana Atomic Energy Commission – RAMSRI – GAEC). This troubling trend has made early detection, education, and screening more urgent than ever.
Speaking at the launch, Prof. Samuel B. Dampare, Director of GAEC, stressed the importance of prioritising health through preventive action. He highlighted the theme “Screen Today, Live Tomorrow” as a reminder that cancer, if detected early, can be effectively treated, saving thousands of lives.
The 2025 campaign will run with the following major activities:
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Community Engagements at Kwabenya Market, Dome-Taifa Market, and Achimota Lorry Station to bring education and free screening closer to the people.
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Media Engagements to spread awareness nationwide.
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Publication of Articles to inform and educate the public.
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An Awareness Walk scheduled for 17th October 2025, starting from GAEC Hospital through Atomic Down Roundabout, Musuku, and back to GAEC Hospital.
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Free Screening Exercises to provide early detection opportunities to communities.
This year, GAEC has partnered with the Ghana Girl Guides Association (GGGA) to further expand the campaign’s reach. GGGA has been tasked to mobilise young people, particularly encouraging more women and men to participate in breast and prostate cancer screenings, while also empowering girls and women with knowledge on breast cancer prevention.
The event concluded with a strong call to action: while medical facilities and awareness campaigns are vital, individual responsibility through regular screening remains the most powerful tool against cancer. The slogan “Screen Today, Live Tomorrow” captures this life-saving message, urging all Ghanaians to take proactive steps in protecting their health.
