In Yopougon, Amanii Foundation urges early breast cancer screening
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Fraternité Matin
At an awareness day held on 17 October 2026 in Yopougon, Amanii Foundation founder Sofi Tall urged women to get screened early for breast cancer. The event also highlighted information about the disease and support for women affected by it, reports Fraternité Matin.
The Amanii Foundation called for early screening for breast cancer during an awareness day held on 17 October 2026 at Majestic Cinéma in Yopougon, Abidjan, reports Fraternité Matin. “Do not wait for Pink October to get screened,” it urged participants.
Held under the theme “Treat the disease, support the woman”, the meeting brought together health professionals, cancer survivors, men, women and young girls to discuss support for patients and prevention. More than 2,000 patients are treated for breast cancer each year in Ivory Coast, according to figures previously published by Fraternité Matin on 4 October.
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