In Ghana, Stigma Stymies Breast Cancer Prevention

Health officials in Ghana say breast cancer is a growing problem compounded by untrained medical practitioners, a lack of equipment, and unhealthy, sometimes fatal, cultural beliefs.

Historically, breast cancer has received scant attention in this West African country. International donors and institutions have been focused on communicable diseases like malaria and HIV/AIDS. Despite the fact that, according to Ghana Health Services (GHS), non-communicable diseases are the leading causes of de

HIV: When They Need it Most, Just Embrace, Do Not Reject

By K. Amponsah-Manager In an earlier article, I told you a story with the title “I Was Shocked When I Was Told I Have HIV”. Please remember to read that if you missed it. HIV and Stigma: We have lived with HIV for nearly 30 years, ever since the illness first came to light in… Continue reading HIV: When They Need it Most, Just Embrace, Do Not Reject