The RADA Breast Cancer Program (RBCP)
Transforming breast cancer care through awareness, timely intervention, and patient support.
Program Overview
The RADA Breast Cancer Program focuses on increasing awareness, early detection, and access to Breast Cancer care in grass field communities. Through community education, training of health workers, and mobile screening clinics, the program reaches women in remote areas and refers suspected cases for further diagnosis and treatment. It addresses challenges such as stigma, limited healthcare infrastructure, and financial barriers, making a significant impact on women’s health and promoting early intervention in underserved rural settings. It is also a community and health care platform-based intervention for Breast Cancer. Started in Conjunction with the Bamenda Health District, it focuses on initiating and scaling up breast cancer interventions sustainably in Cameroon. It is therefore implemented by RADA through Bonin Health Services.
THREE MAIN OBJECTIVES FOR THE PROGRAM
Raise Awareness and Educate Communities on its risk factors, signs and symptoms
Strengthen Local Capacity for Early Detection through trainings and workshops.
Conduct Research to Inform Interventions and Improve Access to care.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM
The purpose of this program is to reduce the burden of breast cancer among women in grassfield communities of Cameroon by increasing awareness, promoting early detection, and improving access to screening, diagnosis, and treatment services.
Build Awareness & Knowledge
Educate women and communities about breast cancer risks, signs, and symptoms to dispel myths and encourage proactive health-seeking behavior.
Promote Early Detection
Facilitate accessible breast cancer screenings and clinical exams to identify cases at earlier, more treatable stages, dramatically improving survival rates.
Improve Access to Services
Strengthen pathways to diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care, reducing logistical and financial barriers for women in Grassfield communities.
SUCCESS STORIES
The RADA Breast Cancer Program (RBCP) aims at raising awareness, educating communities, and promoting early detection practices to combat Breast Cancer among men and women in Cameroon. As part of our broader Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) initiatives, the program actively engages schools, faith-based groups, policy-makers, and the general public with evidence-based interventions and impactful advocacy on Breast Cancer.
RADA’s Breast Cancer, Activities
1) Global Recognition on World Cancer Day 2025
The Reconciliation and Development Association (RADA) has made significant strides in cancer awareness and advocacy in 2025. Link:
2) Leading Global Strategy on Cancer Advocacy
We proudly commemorated World Cancer Day 2025, receiving a Certificate of Recognition from the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) for our global contribution to cancer awareness. RADA also served on the World Cancer Day Advisory Board by UICC, shaping strategies for cancer prevention and advocacy.
3) National Policy Dialogue on Food Labeling & Cancer Prevention
In partnership with the Cameroon Civil Society NCD Alliance and the Ministère de la Santé Publique du Cameroun, we hosted a multi-stakeholder panel session on “The Role of FoP Labeling and Market Restrictions in Cancer Prevention”, engaging over 70 participants in discussions on cancer, nutrition, and prevention strategies.
4) Large-Scale Community Outreach During Eid
During Eid, our team conducted a Breast Cancer Awareness Outreach, reaching more than 5,000 individuals with early detection education and breast self-examination demonstrations.
5) Sustained Awareness Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
We continue to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025 through daily awareness posts, community education, and media engagements, empowering communities with life-saving knowledge and advocacy.
We welcome individuals, organizations, and partners who wish to support and participate in the breast cancer program to;
- Donate
- Participate in Events and campaigns.
- Sponsor a Woman’s Care.
- Volunteer
- Share Our Message
Program in Action
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