Members of the MTN Yellow Network, on Saturday, embarked on a five-kilometer health walk to raise awareness about breast cancer in Ghana.

Over 150 members from various branches of the company in Accra took part in the walk, which started at MTN Head Office at Ridge through the National Theatre to Accra Sports Stadium and back.

After the walk, participants were taken through aerobics and other fitness techniques.

The network, which was formed last year, seeks to promote the welfare of women and career guidance of women.

The event aimed at raising GH₵100,000 to support breast cancer awareness initiatives in the country.

Some of the MTN management members who participated in the walk included the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Madam Adwoa Afiriye Wiafe.

In her address, the Chairperson of the network, Madam Antoinette Kwofie, who doubles as  Chief Finance Officer, praised the  MTN CEO, Mr Stephen Blewett for his massive support for the network.

According to the National Institutes of Health and the University of Ghana, Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer mortality among women in Ghana.

Supporting data: A 10-year review of cancer deaths at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital found that breast cancer was the leading cause of cancer death for women.

Contributing factors: Several factors contribute to the high mortality rate, including late diagnosis due to a lack of awareness, cultural attitudes, and limited access to screening facilities. Many women are diagnosed at advanced stages (III and IV), which lowers survival rates.