Story by Warrant Officer Class 1 Amoah Noel King
Pictures by Corporal Osei Ansah

The Air Wives Organisation (AWO) has intensified its breast cancer awareness campaign with a health walk through Burma Camp to promote regular screening, early detection and greater public awareness of the disease.

The walk, held on Saturday, 3 October 2026, formed part of the Organisation’s activities to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month and encourage individuals to take proactive steps towards protecting their health.

Held under the theme, “Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters,” the exercise brought together members and executives of the AWO, who walked through the Burma Camp community to draw attention to breast cancer and the importance of early detection.

The campaign highlighted the potential impact of breast cancer on individuals and families while reinforcing the need for regular screening and prompt medical attention. Participants also used the walk to remind the public that early detection significantly improves the chances of successful treatment.

According to the Secretary of the AWO, Mrs Helena Adjwoa Galley, the walk formed part of a series of activities being undertaken by the Organisation to educate the public about breast cancer and encourage both men and women to make regular screening and early detection a priority.

The initiative further demonstrated the AWO’s commitment to promoting the health and wellbeing of the military family while contributing to broader public education on breast cancer.

Through the campaign, the Organisation reinforced a simple but important message: early detection saves lives, and every journey matters.

Present at the walk were the President of the AWO, Mrs Edem Anerson, Vice President, Mrs Sheila Mensah, Secretary, Mrs Helena Adjwoa Galley, Magajia, Mrs Rita Ayittey, Organiser, Mrs Debora Mamle Doegah and other executives of the Organisation.