Pink October: More Efforts For Breast Cancer Awareness

S ocapalm has launched its 2026 Pink October campaign to raise awareness on breast and cervi­ cal cancers among female em­ ployees, their families and surroun­ ding communities across its plantation sites in Kienké, Edéa, Mbambou, Mbongo and Dibombari. The campaign was launched at the Dibombari plantation on Friday, Oc­ tober 23, under the leadership of Dr Carole Eyoum Njowe. Activities inclu­ ded an educational session, volun­ tary medical screening and a sports walk to encourage healthy lifestyles and preventive healthcare. Dr Eyoum Njowe said early detection remains essential in the fight against breast and cervical cancers, stressing that protecting workers’ health also contributes to their well-being and professional performance. She ex­ plained that health challenges affec­ ting employees or their families could have repercussions on work­ place productivity, making health promotion an important component of the company’s social responsibi­ lity. The campaign has recorded growing interest over the years, with women increasingly participating in sensiti­ sation sessions and volunteering for screening exercises. During the sessions, medical profes­ sionals encouraged women to re­ main vigilant about changes in their breasts, including unusual lumps and other abnormalities, and to seek me­ dical advi...