The Gambia Armed Forces in partnership with ECOMIG forces on Friday got here collectively to lift consciousness in opposition to breast most cancers.
As a part of occasion marking this 12 months’s Pink October Day consciousness marketing campaign, a march previous was organised from the Memorial Arch to the School of Nursing in Banjul. The occasion showcased a united entrance within the struggle in opposition to breast most cancers.
This illness stays a important international well being situation, with 2.3 million girls identified and 670,000 fatalities reported worldwide in 2022 alone. It impacts girls of all ages post-puberty, however its incidence tends to rise with age.
Events like this spotlight the significance of schooling, early detection, and assist for these impacted by breast most cancers, fostering a way of group and solidarity within the ongoing battle in opposition to this illness.
Speaking on the ceremony, Major Eunice Holman emphasised the significance of uniform effort to struggle in opposition to the illness whereas urging folks to recurrently go for medical examine ups.
“As we gather here today, we stand united to raise awareness against breast cancer. The Pink of October serves as a reminder of the importance of early detection, regular screening and access to adequate medical for all,” she stated.
Also addressing the occasion, Ecowas resident consultant, Miatta French stated that the providers of the regional bloc transcend simply sustaining peace and stability.
“Despite our emphasis on peacekeeping, the ECOMIG nation acknowledges that genuine peace is not surely the absence of conflict but also the presence of health dignity and health opportunities for all,” she stated.
In this, she described well being as “the fundamental component of a productive and harmonious society.”
According to research, being feminine is probably the most important threat issue for breast most cancers, with roughly 99% of circumstances occurring in girls. While breast most cancers is way rarer in males, they too are topic to the identical remedy protocols as girls.
Reporting by Adama Makasuba
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