Where to get free breast cancer screening in the UAE

Six emirates are offering the service free of charge until February 10

Pink Caravan provides free health screen checks for both women and men.

Since its inception in 2011, Pink Caravan combines its educational messaging with action in the form of free health screen checks for both women and men.

Pink Caravan has provided 64,012 free medical screenings, support of 795 medical clinics, and over 300,000 volunteering hours.

Pink Caravan riders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

Pink Caravan riders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

Tourists take photos of Pink Caravan riders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

Pink Caravan riders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

Pink Caravan riders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

Nine clinics covering six emirates are offering free breast cancer screening until February 10 as part of a national awareness scheme.

Organisers Pink Caravan say the service will run from January 20 and is available to men and women in the UAE.

As well as providing easy, accessible and hassle-free testing, medical staff will also be raising the public’s awareness about the importance of early detection and teaching them how to self examine.

The initiative is an annual event organised by Sharjah’s Friends of Cancer Patients.

To broaden its outreach, this year’s free screening will begin before the launch of the 11th edition of its annual ride, where horse riders raise awareness by touring the emirates dressed in pink.

This year's ride will take place between February 4 and 10.

One in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, according to the charity. However, 98 per cent of cases are curable if detected early enough.

Last year, Pink Caravan delivered 3,041 clinical breast examinations, 893 mammogram screenings, 10 ultrasound screenings, compared with 2,197 clinical breast examinations, 1,019 mammograms and 208 ultrasound tests in 2021.

Locating your nearest clinic for a free screening

Sharjah

• Majaz WaterFront from 4pm to 10pm
• Mega Mall from 4pm to 10pm
• LuLu Central Al Butaina from 4 pm to 10pm

Dubai

• Lulu hypermarket Al Barsha from 4pm to 10pm
• Mirdif City Centre from 2pm to 9pm

Ajman

• China Mall from 4pm to 10pm

Ras Al Khaimah

• Lulu hypermarket, RAK Mall from 4pm to 10pm

Umm Al Quwain

• Lulu Hypermarket, UAQ Mall from 4pm to 10pm

Fujairah

• Lulu Hypermarket. Lulu Mall from 4pm to 10pm