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MAY 17, 2010
Breast Health Foundation launches it's new website
About Us
The Breast Health Foundation, which is a section 21 company, was established in April 2002 in conjunction with several corporates and organisations to educate the public on breast cancer and breast health, increase awareness and empower women.
Traditionally women in Africa have been seen as the heart and soul of the family. By ensuring their health by educating them it perpetuates a mindset of health education that moves on to children as well as husbands and partners.
The aim is to put to rest myths surrounding breast cancer and to have an open forum where women feel that they can come forward with their problems.
Mission
Our Mission
The Breast Health Foundation’s mission is to be achieved through the promotion of a multi-disciplinary approach to breast cancer specifically via the establishment of a “BREAST CANCER CHAIN OF SURVIVAL”
| * | Early awareness of the disease | |
| * | Early access to both information and appropriate awareness | |
| * | Early support | |
| * | Early diagnostic intervention | |
| * | Early definitive care | |
| * | Early and ongoing analysis of care |
This concept originates from the CARDIAC CHAIN OF SURVIVAL as promoted by the American Heart Association World Resuscitation Council and the Southern African Resuscitation Council.
Our Board
The members of the Board of the Breast Health Foundation have been elected because of their expertise in the field of breast cancer as well as their desire to do something for the women in our community.more >>
Governance
The section 21 company has been formed to be a transparent and effective mechanism of reaching our nation. Any money raised is used to teach women to spread the word of the importance of self examination and medical examination combined with screening modalities in the early detection of breast cancer with the eventual aim of setting up an effective screening programme within the next 5-10 years.more >>
Fundraising
There are many organizations helping women, particularly those aimed at breast cancer. What is different about this Section 21 Company (non-profit organization), is its transparency and the fact that stakeholders in the field of breast cancer are consulted to guide the appropriate use of funds at a grass roots level, so that donors funds can have an immediate effect on the life of women.
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