The Acting Director General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has revealed that plans are far advanced to position Ghana as a medical tourism hub.
He made this known at a press briefing to commemorate World Cancer Day, which this year is on the theme: “United by Unique: Experiences of Cancer Survivors in Ghana.”
World Cancer Day is observed annually on February 4 to raise awareness and inspire action against cancer. This year’s celebration marks 25 years since the signing of the Charter of Paris Against Cancer at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium.
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At a commemorative press briefing, the Acting Director General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, announced that efforts are underway to boost healthcare delivery and attract investment into the sector.
He said the service is finalizing plans to transform Ghana into a medical tourism hub.
The theme for this year’s event is a reminder of our collective commitment to fighting cancer. It also highlights the importance of recognizing the unique experiences of every cancer patient and promoting people-centered care.
A cancer survivor, Hannah Tetteh, shared her harrowing experience and appealed to health authorities to adequately equip healthcare facilities across the country to ease the burden on patients.
She further advised cancer patients to seek early treatment and follow the recommendations of healthcare providers.
According to the 2022 Global Cancer Statistics (GLOBOCAN) report, Ghana records approximately 27,385 new cancer cases annually, with 17,944 lives lost each year.
The country has recorded a cancer prevalence of 63,764 cases over the past five years.
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