Congo launches 90-day campaign against women’s cancers
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lasemaineafricaine
Congolese Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso launched a 90-day campaign against breast and gynaecological cancers in Brazzaville. Health Minister Jean-Rosaire Ibarra said new cancer cases rose from 2,466 in 2020 to 3,575 in 2024, according to Lasemaineafricaine.
Congolese Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso launched a 90-day campaign against breast cancer and gynaecological cancers in Brazzaville on 13 October 2026, reports Lasemaineafricaine. The initiative combines “Pink October” and “Turquoise September”.
The campaign aims to strengthen prevention, expand access to early screening and improve care for breast and cervical cancer throughout the country. Government representatives, members of the diplomatic corps and health professionals attended the launch, according to Lasemaineafricaine.
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