Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has underscored the importance of broadening access to cancer diagnosis and treatment services, particularly for individuals residing outside the Greater Accra region.
She said the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) initiative to establish satellite facilities connected to the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre will help alleviate the challenges patients face in accessing specialist medical care.
During the inauguration of the 2026 Thank You Teacher National Raffle Campaign, she emphasized the significance of early detection, prompt treatment, and sustained assistance for patients and their caregivers, and called upon all stakeholders to collaborate with the government in enhancing cancer care infrastructure.
“Early detection has the potential to improve treatment options and outcomes across numerous cancer types substantially. However, awareness initiatives must be accompanied by accessible diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic interventions. For numerous individuals, geographical distance and transportation expenses can compound an already challenging situation.
“Enhancing access to diagnostic services represents a critical component of strengthening our cancer response strategy. I therefore recognize GNAT’s commitment to extending these services throughout regions beyond Accra,” she stated.
Dr Clement Egyin Edusa, Chief Executive Officer of the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre, further announced that the facility is integrating the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, commonly referred to as MahamaCares, to facilitate cancer treatment support.
Simultaneously, Prosper Tachie, President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers, has requested that the government allocate budgetary resources to ensure the sustained operation of the centre.
The Thank You Teacher National Raffle Campaign aims to honor educators while generating financial resources to support the Cancer Foundation at the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre.
