Story: Edinam Djaton 

Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, in collaboration with Groupe Nduom, the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), and Accra Medical Centre (AMC), has hosted a breast cancer screening exercise to promote early detection and raise health awareness among its staff and local residents.

The event, held at the forecourt of Coconut Grove Hotel on Friday, October 23, 2026, saw active participation from staff, community members, and personnel from the National Youth Authority (NYA), extending essential health services beyond the institution’s immediate workforce.

Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer of Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, Ralph Ayitey, highlighted that breast cancer education and health screenings had become an annual staple of the hotel’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

“This is an initiative that has come to stay with us,” Mr. Ayitey stated. 

“As a groupe, we believe health is very important. Our leadership continues to encourage us to prioritize preventive healthcare, undergo regular checks, and adopt healthy lifestyles. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure”, he added.

Also addressing participants, General Manager of Credibilis Ltd, Barbara Brown urged both men and women to prioritize regular screenings and overcome fear and misconceptions surrounding the disease. 

She emphasized that early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes and urged the public to seek timely medical attention.

The collaborative exercise forms part of ongoing efforts by the organizations to foster preventive healthcare and encourage collective action in safeguard community health.