There is a lack of information, the disease is ignored for most. Two years ago delegates received material at a conference and have used this to educate community leaders. These people now go into various rural localities to help train others. There are 2 oncologists in the country. Two private practice physicians offer mammography, it is very expensive and there is a long wait.
Western medicine is very expensive and there is no insurance.
There is one radiologist in the country. It has been suggested that the reproductive health centers are good locations to teach BSE and to offer clinical breast exams. The Breast Cancer Support Group is lobbying parliament and other policy makers to create legislation to address and fight breast cancer. They have instituted an awareness and education program nationwide. There are now district and community support groups at a local level.