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Cancer screening campaign launched in Brazzaville

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The Congolese Ministry for the Promotion of Women and the Social Pact launched a four-day campaign in Brazzaville on 13 October dedicated to breast and cervical cancers. Run with the association “Pour Elles”, the initiative encourages women and girls to get screened, Journal de Brazza reports.

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