Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has extended its support to the Breast Cancer Units of both the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) and the 37 Military Hospital.

Donating a total sum of GH₵200,000 which was split equally between the two units, the Bank hopes the financial aid would facilitate the delivery of healthcare services for breast cancer patients.

During the ceremony held at the KBTH on Wednesday, DBG's Chief Executive, Kwamina Duker, expressed the bank's commitment to making this act of philanthropy an annual tradition for the next five years.

Mr Duker emphasised that DBG's mission involves sustained support, stating, "As our mandate, we don't do one-offs. So we intend to commit to the next five years to continue to support the breast cancer unit of Korle Bu."

Mr. Duker revealed that the initiative to support two of Ghana's referral hospitals' breast cancer units was initiated by DBG's staff and received subsequent backing from the bank as an entity.

He commended the staff's initiative and pledged the full commitment of the bank to this noble cause.

"This was an initiative that wasn't decided by the leadership but was decided by the staff, and the entire staff of Development Bank Ghana made a decision that they wanted to support this unit," he explained.

Head of DBG's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Barbara Wrickets, underscored the bank's dedication to supporting women and children.

Recognizing breast cancer as a significant threat among women, Mrs. Wrickets expressed hope that DBG's support would contribute to an improvement in healthcare delivery.

The General Surgeon overseeing the Breast Surgery Unit at KBTH, Dr. Josephine Nsaful, raised awareness about the misconception surrounding breast cancer as a spiritual ailment.

She observed that this belief has deterred them from seeking timely medical intervention, ultimately resulting in the unfortunate loss of lives.

In response to this issue, Dr. Nsaful strongly advised women to prioritise early treatment, emphasising that the key to overcoming breast cancer lies in early detection and promptly seeking medical attention at hospitals.

Despite acknowledging the expensive nature of the treatment, Dr. Nsaful pointed out that the national health insurance scheme covers a portion of the treatment cost.

She further highlighted that the recent donation would play a crucial role in easing the financial burden of treatment for individuals facing economic