Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has announced that 1,000 Ghana cedis will be deducted from the November salaries of each Member of Parliament to support the fight against breast cancer. The initiative is expected to raise approximately GH¢276,000, with the Speaker personally contributing to bring the total to GH¢300,000.
The funds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Society of Ghana to support awareness campaigns, screening, and treatment efforts across the country. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on October 31, Mr. Bagbin highlighted the devastating impact of breast cancer on women and stressed the importance of Parliament's leadership in the fight.
He expressed regret over the lack of attention given to breast cancer awareness in the past and emphasized that earlier intervention could have saved lives. The contribution comes at the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which aims to promote early detection, support research, and raise funds to fight the disease, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women.
The funds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Society of Ghana to support awareness campaigns, screening, and treatment efforts across the country. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on October 31, Mr. Bagbin highlighted the devastating impact of breast cancer on women and stressed the importance of Parliament's leadership in the fight.
He expressed regret over the lack of attention given to breast cancer awareness in the past and emphasized that earlier intervention could have saved lives. The contribution comes at the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which aims to promote early detection, support research, and raise funds to fight the disease, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women.
