The company partnered with healthcare providers to offer free screening in Accra and Kumasi as part of efforts to promote early detection and improve access to breast health services.
Vivo Energy Ghana PLC, the Shell licensee in Ghana, has extended breast cancer screening services to customers and communities through free screening exercises at selected Shell service stations in Accra and Kumasi.
The initiative formed part of the company’s 2026 Pink October activities, themed ‘Fuel Her Fight’, which focused on raising awareness about breast cancer, encouraging early detection and making screening more accessible.
In partnership with Diagnostic Centre, the company provided free screening at Shell Airport City station in Accra and Shell Asokwa station in Kumasi, offering customers and members of the public opportunities to access the service.
Vivo Energy Ghana also collaborated with Accra Medical Centre to organise free screening for its employees, encouraging staff to prioritise their health and make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
To reinforce the awareness message, the company decorated its offices and selected Shell service stations with pink ribbons, balloons and other campaign materials. Some fuel pumps were also transformed into ‘Pink Pumps’ to draw attention to breast cancer and encourage conversations about regular screening.
Management reinforces early detection message
Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana, Christian Li, distributed customised pink pens to all female employees as part of the activities.
He encouraged them to use the pens as daily reminders of the importance of regular screening and taking proactive steps towards their health.
The company said the initiative reflected its commitment to employee and community wellbeing and its corporate value of caring.
By using its workplace, network of Shell service stations and partnerships with healthcare providers, Vivo Energy Ghana sought to bring breast cancer awareness and screening opportunities closer to the people it serves.
The company said its responsibility extended beyond the supply of fuels and lubricants to contributing positively to the health and wellbeing of employees, customers and communities.
About Vivo Energy Ghana
Established in 2013, Vivo Energy Ghana PLC distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Ghana. The Shell brand has been present in the country since 1928.
The company operates a network of 250 service stations, some of which offer Shell Cards and convenience retail services.
The wider Vivo Energy Group operates in 29 markets across Africa, the Indian Ocean Islands and Jordan, with more than 4,200 service stations under the Engen and Shell brands.
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com