Huge turnout at Gaire for cancer awareness and screening

Hundreds of people, including men, women and children, at Gaire Village in Central Province, have turned out to get free screening for breast and mouth cancer.

The two-day program kicked-off today and is being carried out by Papua New Guinea Cancer Foundation in partnership with the Hiri Rural Local Level Government.

The screening and awareness on cervical and breast cancer is underway at the Gaire United Reform Church and the primary focus is on awareness and prevention.

Village councilor Kema Sere thanked the PNGCF for selecting his village to participate in this much needed program.

He said with a population of more than 4,000 people, he is expecting more people to attend on the second day.

PNGCF program coordinator Priscilla Napoleon said they are happy with the turn out so far and encouraged more villagers to attend the awareness and screening sessions.

Author: 
Quintina Naime