The Colon Cancer Awareness and Screening Campaign aims to educate the public on the importance of early detection and prevention of colon cancer, which is the second most common cancer in Mauritius. The campaign highlights risk factors, symptoms, and the life-saving benefits of screening, particularly for individuals over 45 or those with a family history. By promoting early detection, the initiative is to lower Colon Cancer.
The upcoming Colon Cancer Awareness and Screening Campaign in various locations, has been designed to raise awareness and to provide access to important screenings.
Below are the details of the places for the campaign:
· Thursday 13th March – Roche Bois Social Welfare Centre @ 11a.m.
· Wednesday 19th March – St. Pierre Social Welfare Centre @ 10a.m.
· Monday 24th March – LSR Caroline Social Welfare Centre @ 1p.m.
· Wednesday 26th March – Camp Fouquereaux Social Welfare Centre @ 10.30a.m.
· Thursday 27th March – Vieux Grand port Social Welfare Centre @ noon
To Register: Call 86686