The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has organised a breast cancer awareness and education session for its management and staff as part of efforts to promote workplace health, wellness and productivity.
The programme, held on Friday, October 30, 2026, forms part of the Authority’s commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of its workforce through education, awareness creation and the promotion of preventive healthcare practices.
Addressing participants at the session, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TCDA, Dr Andy Osei Okrah, reaffirmed management’s commitment to prioritising the health and welfare of employees, describing their well-being as an essential component of organisational productivity and effectiveness.
He noted that a healthy workforce remained critical to achieving the Authority’s institutional objectives, stressing that employees must be adequately equipped with the necessary knowledge and information to make informed decisions about their health.
Dr Okrah emphasised the importance of creating an environment where colleagues support and encourage one another to prioritise regular health checks and seek medical attention whenever necessary.
According to him, the fight against breast cancer requires collective responsibility, with individuals, families, workplaces and communities playing important roles in promoting awareness and encouraging early detection.
He further urged staff to appreciate the importance of adopting healthy lifestyle practices, explaining that although age and genetic factors could contribute to the risk of developing breast cancer, lifestyle choices also remained an important consideration in maintaining good health.
The TCDA Chief Executive encouraged employees to take personal responsibility for their health by embracing preventive healthcare measures and making conscious efforts to maintain healthy lifestyles.
The awareness session highlighted the importance of regular breast screening and early detection as critical measures in the fight against breast cancer.
Participants were also encouraged to overcome fear, stigma and misconceptions surrounding the disease and to seek professional medical advice when they notice unusual changes in their breasts.
The programme further underscored the need for sustained public education and community support to strengthen the fight against breast cancer.
Breast cancer remains a major public health concern, and health professionals continue to emphasise that awareness, timely screening and early medical intervention can significantly improve treatment outcomes.
The initiative forms part of TCDA’s broader commitment to promoting a healthy and supportive working environment where the welfare of employees is recognised as an important driver of institutional growth and development.
Through the engagement, the Authority reiterated the importance of making health education an integral part of workplace culture while encouraging staff to remain proactive in protecting their health and supporting others in the fight against breast cancer.
