In a bid to appreciate the relentless efforts of security agencies, a Non governmental organization has taken Breast cancer awareness to female police officers in Imo State to educate them on the signs and symptoms of the killer disease.
This is part of efforts by the group to promote screening, ensure early detection and support those affected by the disease.
The World health Organization says that Breast cancer is the most common cancer globally with around 2.3 million new cases every year.
It represents one in eight cancer cases in both sexes and a quarter of all cancers in women with 70% mortality occurring in resource constrained settings.
Health system barriers and patient level factors with low levels of awareness and knowledge are contributing to low uptake of early detection services, with resultant late-stage diagnoses and poor outcomes.
Worried by this trend, this Non governmental organization, among other humanitarian activities, is taking the campaign to the law enforcement agents.
The group is at the Imo Police Command to spread awareness and encourage action among female officers to promote screening, ensure early detection and support those affected by the disease.
The group is providing an opportunity for all stakeholders to review progress, reflect and renew commitments in tackling existing disparities and challenges in accessing breast cancer care.
World health organization used this October to highlight the importance of early detection, timely diagnosis, comprehensive treatment and the need to provide support for persons having the disease.
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