Community Health Events
Coordinated by Marie Meckel, PA
Our work has expanded into cervical and breast cancer prevention.
Led by MEG President Marie Meckel and Cecilia Kakariba, DDHS, the team conducted a cervical cancer training in northern Ghana, where over 1,000 women were screened. More importantly, local healthcare practitioners were trained in a sustainable screening technique known as VIA (Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid).
Our next initiative involves introducing breast cancer screening using a handheld device, in partnership with the Ghana Health Service.
Cervical Cancer Screening
Program Highlights:
2025 Upper West Region
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Over 1000 women screened for Cervical Cancer
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Effective, low-cost screening using VIA (Visual Inspection
with Acetic Acid) -
Referrals for treatment made to regional hospital
for any positive findings -
15 Midwives trained to perform screening
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Community women served at their local health centers
2023-2025 Akwapim South
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Over 500 women screened
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Midwives trained to perform screenings
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Collaboration with midwives from three regions in Ghana
Breast Cancer Screening
January 2026
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In coordination with University of Cape Coast and Ghana Health Services
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Breast cancer screening events
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Anticipate screening for 1000 women
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Utilizing low-cost handheld device that can detect angiogenesis of tumors
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Collaboration with midwives from 3 regions of Ghana