HIBAPRESS-RABAT
On the occasion of Pink October, a month dedicated to raising awareness against breast cancer, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection is launching a national awareness and screening campaign for breast and cervical cancer. from October 1 to 31, 2024 under the slogan:
“فحصك الآن أمان واطمئنان…….لا تترددي”
This campaign aims to raise awareness among the general population and in particular women in the age groups targeted by the program, on the importance of early detection of breast and cervical cancer.
As part of the National Cancer Prevention and Control Plan, a structured program for the early detection of breast and cervical cancer was put in place and made it possible to strengthen the provision of screening care. , diagnosis and management of these two cancers. Thus, the early detection of these cancers is currently integrated into primary health care and reinforced by the construction and equipment of 55 Reproductive Health Reference Centers and the acquisition of 24 mobile mammography units, intended to ensure the access to women in remote areas. Support is provided at 12 Oncology Centers and 2 centers of excellence in gynecological-mammary oncology at the University Hospital Centers of Rabat and Casablanca, in addition to private clinics specializing in oncology which strengthens the offer. care.
A set of organizational measures are also put in place to facilitate women’s access to screening, early diagnosis and treatment services under the best conditions, as well as to strengthen and mobilize partners, external ministerial departments and non-governmental organizations.
These efforts made it possible to diagnose 64.5% of cases of breast cancer at stages I and II, and to ensure more effective treatment.
It should be remembered that breast and cervical cancers rank among the first cancers recorded in women in Morocco, representing 39.1% and 6.5% respectively, according to data from the latest 2018 cancer registry report. -2021.
