Beatrice Wiafe Addai urges government to adopt Core View diagnostic tool

Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai, the founder and president of Breast Care International (BCI), has called on the Ghanaian government to adopt Core View technology to accelerate cancer diagnosis across the country. Speaking at a health awareness event organized by the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), Dr. Wiafe Addai highlighted that the technology is capable of producing breast biopsy images within just five minutes. This rapid turnaround is seen as a critical solution to the significant delays currently facing patients awaiting laboratory results, which often stall life-saving treatments. The push for this advanced diagnostic tool is driven by a pressing need to address the acute shortage of pathologists in Ghana. Dr. Wiafe Addai noted that many patients, particularly those in underprivileged and rural areas, face immense challenges in accessing timely diagnostic services. By integrating Core View technology into the national health framework, the medical community could bypass some of the logistical bottlenecks caused by the limited number of specialists, ensuring that patients receive their results and begin treatment much faster than the current system allows. Beyond the call for new technology, the event served as a platform to emphasize the importance of sustained screening and early medical assessments. Dr. Wiafe Addai stressed that heightened public awareness remains a cornerstone in the fight to curb preventable cancer deaths. Other speakers at the NACSA event echoed these sentiments, urging Ghanaians to adopt healthier lifestyles and undergo regular medical check-ups for early detection of both breast and prostate cancer. The consensus among health advocates was that a multi-stakeholder approach, combining technology with proactive public health education, is essential for improving cancer care outcomes in Ghana.