Scenes from the Ministry’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month Health Fair
October 20, 2023, the Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Robeson Benn and Permanent Secretary Mr. Andre Ally joined the rest of the world in observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023 as the Ministry hosted its health fair.
The health fair, which was a collaboration with the Ministry of Health, was focused on bringing awareness to the global issue of breast cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection and encouraging women to be proactive about getting screened.
Staff members and passersby also benefited from several health services available throughout the day.
These services were:
Breast Screening and VIA Services
STIs and VCT awareness services
Doctors Consultation
Dental Screening and Education
Optometry Services
Elderly Health Services
Men’s and Women’s Health Awareness
Blood Drive
Vital Signs
Vaccination sensitization and Administration of all Vaccines (COVID-19 & Non-COVID19)
Vector Control