Cervical cancer is the second leading cancer death for women in Ghana. New technology has made it possible to screen and treat women for cervical cancer in unserved and underserved communities.

 

The Rotary Clubs of Eau Claire and Accra-East raised $70,000 to purchase cervical cancer treatment devices for use in rural communities in Ghana. These devices were delivered to the Cervical Center Prevention and Training Centre at Catholic Hospital Battor in September 2023.

 

The project was made possible with grants from District 6250 and Rotary International Foundation as well as donations from Eau Claire Rotary club members and the Rotary Clubs of Chippewa Falls, Menomonie-Sunrise, Tomah, and Accra-East in Ghana.

 

Project Goal	Achieved to Date
30-60 thermal coagulator devices will be purchased, shipped, and delivered (dependent on final costs)	50 devices purchased, shipped, and delivered
Between 50-90 medical and health professionals will be trained	80 trained to date
2,500 individuals will report better health care	*8,000 to date
50-99 health facilities will benefit	49 to date
100-499 health focused events	100 to date
2,500 recipients of disease prevention intervention	*8,000 to date
*Dr Effah has combined this project with other projects he has initiated to increase the number of recipients receiving disease prevention services.