October 3rd, 6-8:30pm; BREAST CANCER IN AFRICA: REACHING FOR RECOVERY

[Melinda Elias]

The United Nations Association of the National Capital Area YPIC Africa Committee in
collaboration with the YPIC International Law and Human Rights Committee cordially
invite you to an event commemorating
NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

BREAST CANCER IN AFRICA:
REACHING FOR RECOVERY

Breast Cancer in Africa is an urgent public health priority; it affects women at a younger age and tends to be more severe. These complexities are further compounded by poor healthcare infrastructure, which offers limited treatment options, underutilizes effective treatments, and leads to disproportionately higher mortality rates…

Please join us on October 3 rd , at the Embassy of the Republic of Ghana to learn about the challenges associated with detecting and treating breast cancer in Africa, and how you can make a difference.

Guest Speakers

Hellen Gelband
Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences
(Co-editor, Cancer Control Opportunities in Low- and Middle-Income Countries)

Lindsay Kennedy Brown
Breast Health Global Initiative

Wednesday, October 3 rd 6:00—8:30 pm
Embassy of Ghana

3512 International Dr. NW
Washington, DC 20008

The discussion will be followed by a reception featuring popular Ghanaian dishes and scintillating music
Suggested donation: $15 to benefit
REACH FOR RECOVERY – GHANA
RSVP to ypica...@unanca.org