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Omatapalo organises breast cancer screening in Benguela

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Angolan group Omatapalo organised a breast cancer screening campaign for its female employees in Benguela on 13 and 14 October. The initiative, held as part of Pink October, aims to promote prevention, regular examinations and early diagnosis, reports Mercado.

Angolan group Omatapalo organised breast cancer screening for its female employees in Benguela on 13 and 14 October as part of the Pink October campaign, according to Mercado.

The initiative aimed to promote regular examinations and early diagnosis, considered essential to improving treatment prospects and reducing mortality from the disease. It is part of the Angolan group's efforts to support the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees. Omatapalo held the campaign a few days after the Angolan Social Security Institute launched a breast cancer campaign.

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