Where to get free breast cancer screening in the UAE

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. Sharjah Dubai Ajman Ras Al Khaimah Umm Al Quwain Fujairah

Where to get free breast cancer screening in the UAE

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