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Go Pink Day 24

Go Pink Africa Day 24

About Go Pink Day 24 (GPD24)

The theme for the 2024 October cancer outreach was “BETTER THAN ONE”

Although one person can make a meaningful contribution in the fight against breast cancer; by joining forces and collaborating as a community, we can achieve far more than any individual effort could.

For the seventh October in a row, Pink Africa Foundation fought cancer to a standstill. The Go Pink Day 24 (GPD24) project marked a significant upgrade by Pink Africa Foundation from one city outreach to multiple cities across Africa. The Go Pink Africa featured "Strike Breast Cancer" female football matches among secondary school girls in cities in Ethiopia, Zambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Benin Republic and Cameroon.

The Go Pink Day 24 was supported by UICC, the global cancer control body, NCS (Nigerian Cancer Society), MWAN (Medical Women Association of Nigeria), ASI Ukpo Cancer Centre, Lions Club and several corporate partners.

It is a call to action by EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE, AT EVERY AGE, ON EVERY STAGE.

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Common Myths About Breast Cancer (GPD24 Series)



Our Goal

To improve the continent's health-seeking behaviours by providing free screening and advocacy for breast cancer, as well as cervical and prostate cancers.

New Additions

For the first time, the Go Pink Day will include a football match among young female players in different African cities to raise awareness of breast cancer.

SUCCESSES AND OUTCOMES OF GO PINK DAY 24

Spanning 6 African countries and the diaspora, Pink Africa united communities and empowered thousands:


  1. Over 1,000+ African women freely screened for breast cancer, cervical cancer, Hepatitis and HIV - potentially saving lives and reducing the burden of investigative costs.
  2. 71 girls and women found with suspicious findings - breast lumps, swellings, nipple discharge, cervical lesions / discharges, etc.
  3. Thousands engaged across radio waves with life-saving breast cancer education by our dedicated team members.
  4. 6 awareness female soccer matches held across Africa, uniting community members in solidarity and bringing health to the field. The cities were Lusaka (Zambia), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Porto Novo (Benin Republic), Tema (Ghana), Calabar (Nigeria) and Fuanantui (Cameroun)
  5. Hundreds of students reached through inspiring school visits, reaching young minds with critical information.
  6. Over 50,000+ people reached online, spreading our mission across digital platforms.
  7. Several educational materials distributed in three (3) markets in Benin Republic and Nigeria, and streets across Africa.
  8. Engaged 301 Volunteers (incl. 30 doctors) and 58 Partner organizations.
  9. Produced 15 videos of Pink Facts on Breast Cancer with Oncologists and other health professionals.

The Breast Pledge

A pledge for regular breast self-examination by Pink Africa Volunteers.

Activities

  1. Road rallies in major cities across Africa.
  2. Free medical screening for breast, cervical and prostate cancers.
  3. Female football match among girls in secondary schools.

Associated Global Goals

  1. Sustainable Development Goals 1, 3, 5 and 10
  2. United Nations Secretary-General’s Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health (2016–2030)
  3. World Health Organization (WHO) Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI)
  4. WHO’s 90-70-90 target by Year 2030
  5. Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) “Close the Care Gap”

In the News from Go Pink Day 24

  1. Go Pink Day 24 (GPD24) Videos Playlist: WATCH
  2. Business Day: Why survival rate of breast cancer in Nigeria is still low: READ
  3. Voice of Nigeria (VON): Breast cancer: Foundation says survival rate in Nigeria still low: READ
  4. Supreme News: Breast cancer: Foundation says survival rate in Nigeria still low: READ
  5. Converseer: Breast cancer: Survival rate in Nigeria still below 50%, says Foundation: READ
  6. CRBC TV: News Report on Calabar Go Pink Day 24: WATCH
  7. ACT Foundation: Spotlight on Pink Africa Foundation - 2024 Grantee for Cervical Cancer Project: READ ON LINKEDIN
  8. Union for International Cancer Control (UICC): Go Pink Day 24: READ
  9. Oncodaily: End HPV Vaccine Hesitancy Project by Pink Africa Foundation: READ
  10. Tribune Online: Foundation provides free cancer screening, treatment for Cross River residents: READ

In the News from Go Pink Day 23

  1. Calabar Go Pink Day 23 (CGPD23) Videos Playlist: WATCH
  2. Views from the streets on breast cancer courtesy Pink Africa Media Team (GPD23): WATCH
  3. GPD23 Pics: VIEW
  4. Cross River Watch Media Report: READ
  5. CGPD23 Mediatrix Pics: VIEW
  6. Business Day Media Report: READ
  7. CALABAR GO PINK DAY; ELEVATING AWARENESS, ONE STEP AT A TIME: READ
  8. Nigeria Can Reduce Cervical Cancer Prevalence By 98% - Radiation Oncologist: READ
  9. Pray But Seek Medical Help, Breast Cancer Is Not Demonic – NMA: READ
  10. Thisday Media Report: READ
  11. Breast cancer not demonic – Nigerian Medical Association – Daily Post Nigeria: READ
  12. Daily Trust Media Report: READ
  13. Breast cancer not demonic, seek medical help, pray – NMA by Pulse Nigeria: READ
  14. GROUND: READ
  15. MEDIATalkAfrica: READ
  16. Voice of Nigeria: READ
  17. LAGOS Local News: READ
  18. Welcoming Dr. Usman Waziri Mohammed, Director, Cancer Prevention, NICRAT Abuja, to Calabar for CGPD23: WATCH
  19. Moslem Women Support HPV Vaccination in Cross River State: WATCH
  20. Pink Africa Interview with ACT FOUNDATION: WATCH
  21. Victor EKPO (OVERJOY), Executive Director of Pink Africa Foundation, at the HPV Vaccination flag-off on Wednesday Oct 18, 2023 in Calabar: WATCH