“The indicators are red”: Pikine sounds the alarm over breast and cervical cancers

At the “Café rose” event held in Pikine as part of Pink October, Dr. Oulimata Gaye warned about breast and cervical cancer rates, estimating that one in ten or one in twelve women may be affected by breast cancer. She said access to screening remains difficult outside October, when free consultations and tests encourage more women to visit health facilities. Gaye, deputy mayor of Djiddah Thiaroye Kao, called for stronger awareness efforts and better medical imaging equipment, including ultrasound and mammography machines. She also urged businesses in Pikine to support prevention and screening through their corporate social responsibility programs.