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Delta Air Lines marks 10 years of partnership with BCI
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Delta Air Lines and Breast Care International (BCI) have marked a decade of collaboration dedicated to combating breast cancer in Ghana during the 2026 BCI Walk for the Cure. Held in Mampong, in the Ashanti Region, the event brought together health advocates, survivors, and community leaders under the theme "Our Walk, Our Fight, Our Future." This ten-year milestone highlights a partnership that has significantly expanded the reach of breast cancer education and screening services across the country.
Since the inception of the partnership, the joint initiatives have provided vital breast cancer education to more than 166,000 individuals. Clinical screenings have been extended to over 22,500 people, resulting in the identification of nearly 2,100 suspected cases that required further medical attention. Sarah Annan, representing Delta Air Lines, emphasized that the airline's commitment remains focused on improving access to health information and early detection, particularly for women in rural and underserved areas where medical resources may be limited.
Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai, President of BCI, praised the long-term support from Delta Air Lines, noting that the partnership has been instrumental in sustaining large-scale outreach programs. During the walk, the Queenmother of Asante Mampong, Nana Agyakoma Difie II, urged women to prioritize their health and reject the myths and misconceptions often associated with the disease. She stressed that early detection remains the most effective tool in saving lives and reducing the burden of breast cancer within the community.
The 2026 walk serves as a renewal of the commitment between the two organisations to intensify awareness campaigns. As the partnership enters its second decade, both BCI and Delta Air Lines aim to deepen their engagement with local communities to ensure that the message of health reaches every corner of the nation. The collaboration continues to be a prominent example of private sector involvement in public health advocacy in Ghana.
