ASA Savings and Loans, a leading non-bank financial institution in collaboration with Nsuta Health Center in Nsuta in the Eastern Region, has screened traders at Asante Mampong to mark this year’s breast cancer awareness month.

The exercise was aimed at creating awareness on the cancer to ensure early detection and treatment to avoid untimely deaths.

The Asante Mampong branch manager of the financial institution, James Owusu said the significance of giving back to customers and society at large cannot be underestimated.

Addressing beneficiaries, the Area Manager of the company, Adwoa Asantewaa said the company prioritizes the health of women, and will continue to empower them not only financially but also improve their well-being.

“We have brought the screening exercise to the doorstep of where they ply their trade, as individuals often neglect their health due to various commitments. We also have free HIV screening for all who attended the event"she noted.

The beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be be part of the initiative.

One of the beneficiaries, Angela Antwi, praised the company for the support and asked for more of such initiatives from the company.

The head of the medical team from the Nsuta Health Center, Gyasi Mensah said at the end of the exercise, 123 women were screened, out of which nine were advised to go for further assessment.

He also commended the company for supporting the well-being of its customers.

He further advised the participants to avoid keeping their mobile phones around their breasts as a lot of radiation emits from the phones.

On his part, Richard Nartey, the Corporate Social Responsiblity (CSR) Manager of the company said, beyond their focus on business, ASA Savings recognizes the importance of creating a positive and memorable experience for everyone.