A prostate cancer screening exercise in the Central Tongu District has screened 99 men, with data from 93 participants successfully captured through the programme’s KoboToolbox/ODK data collection system. The remaining six men participated in the screening but were not captured in the electronic data collection tool due to gaps during the data-entry process. Among the 93 respondents whose information was successfully recorded, five (5.4%) returned positive screening results, while 88 recorded negative results. The exercise, which targeted men at risk of prostate cancer, was supported by International Needs and the Rotary Club of Accra Airport East, in collaboration with the Central Tongu District Health Directorate, Adidome Government Hospital and its partners. Majority Were First-Time Participants The 93 men captured in the dataset had a mean age of 63 years, with ages ranging from 44 to 89 years. The largest age group was men in their 60s, followed by those in their 50s and 70s. A significant 84% had never undergone prostate cancer screening before, indicating that the programme reached a large number of men who had previously not accessed prostate cancer screening services. About 81% lived within the Central Tongu District, while 18% travelled from outside the district. Radio Was the Main Source of Awareness Radio emerged as the dominant source of information about the screening exercise. About 88% of the 93 recorded respondents said they heard about the programme through radio. This was considerably higher than family and friends, community health workers, social media and community meetings. The finding highlights the importance of radio as a communication channel for reaching men with health information and encouraging participation in screening programmes. Five Positive Results Recorded Among the 93 men whose data was captured, five (5.4%) recorded positive screening results, while 88 recorded negative results. Four of the five positive cases were referred and confirmed for follow-up. However, one positive case had no recorded referral or follow-up, highlighting a gap that requires attention to ensure that every positive screening result is properly tracked through the appropriate clinical pathway. The positive cases occurred among men aged 45 to 78 years, including one 45-year-old participant. Strong Willingness to Seek Medical Care The survey also found encouraging attitudes towards clinical care. About 95% of respondents said they would seek medical care if they received a positive screening result, while only 3% indicated that they would seek traditional or spiritual help first. This suggests a strong willingness among the men surveyed to pursue clinical care following a positive screening result. Men Show Willingness to Pay for Screening The survey found that 82% of respondents preferred to use their personal funds to pay for prostate cancer or other screening services. However, the preferred spending levels were generally modest, indicating that affordability would remain an important consideration for any future fee-paying screening model. Respondents also showed interest in regular screening opportunities, with monthly and quarterly visits among the most preferred frequencies. Family History Awareness Remains Limited The data also revealed gaps in awareness of family history as a potential prostate cancer risk factor. Among respondents, 18% reported a family history, 19% said they could not tell, while 59% reported no known family history. The findings suggest that future prostate cancer awareness programmes could place greater emphasis on family history and other risk factors. Community Welcomes the Initiative Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with respondents expressing gratitude and appreciation for the initiative. Comments included expressions such as “Thank you,” “God bless them,” and “Great initiative.” Nine respondents did not leave comments, while no negative feedback was recorded. The screening exercise provides useful information for strengthening men's health and prostate cancer awareness activities in Central Tongu and surrounding communities. The programme was supported by International Needs and the Rotary Club of Accra Airport East, whose support contributed to the implementation of the screening and awareness activities. Data Note Actual number of men screened: 99 Men successfully captured in KoboToolbox/ODK: 93 Men not captured in the electronic data-entry process: 6 Positive results among recorded respondents: 5 Data source: Programme screening tool (KoboToolbox/ODK export) Report date: September 17, 2026