Pink October 

For the past 23 years, Pink October is the month dedicated worlwide to breast cancer awarenesss. For the 3rd running year, Gabon is also becoming pink. The Foundation, in line with its priority in fighting women’s cancer, is launching the Pink October Campaign.

 For this, a general awareness campaign, dedicated to Gabonese men and women, focusing on the two biggest cancers in Gabon : breast and cervical cancer, will be put in place and launched.

Early detection is free for every woman aged 25 and over, in all public health centres, throughout the year.

Our objectives :

• Inform, raise awareness and rally people around the fight against breast and cervical cancer
• Increase screening uptake amongst women
• Bring hope
• Engage with local economic actors and charities to promote early detection
  

Activities :

• Free screenings in early diagnosis and detection units

        - Inform and promote free screening to women

        - Provide the health centres with the required screening equipments 

        - Train and prepare health staff 

        - Create and disseminate public awareness communication tools

• An awareness caravan with a branded minibus and volunteers who will engage with women and local communities
• Partnerships with established local firms and charities