In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, observed on March 8, Pink Africa Foundation, the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Ebonyi, along with other partners, conducted a free medical outreach at the Ebonyi State Police Command.
The outreach, which included health talks, cervical cancer screening, and breast cancer screening, took place on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Dr. Ndidiamaka Nwobashi, President of MWAN Ebonyi, stated in an interview that the association is committed to ensuring that no woman dies from preventable diseases in Ebonyi State.
She revealed that in the past year, MWAN has provided free medical care to over 700 women.
“As female doctors in MWAN Ebonyi, we are committed to creating a greater health impact for everyone in Ebonyi State, especially women and children. This cervical cancer screening is part of our efforts for International Women’s Day, made possible through our numerous partnerships. We are here with NAWOJ, Pink Africa, ACT, and MWAN.
“Through these collaborations, we are dedicated to ensuring that no woman dies from preventable diseases.
“In the past year, we have screened over 700 women and educated many more through radio and TV programs. We plan to continue these screenings. I recall mentioning that we will soon visit NAWOJ to screen our women. We are also partnering with church groups and have several upcoming activities you will be hearing about. Our goal is to ensure every woman is healthy and free from preventable diseases,” she said.
Petra Ibum Adjah, Communications Manager for Pink Africa Foundation, emphasized that the foundation’s core focus is on women, and they aim to extend their services to market women and those in rural areas.
“Pink Africa Foundation’s work centers on women, providing breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, and free HPV vaccinations.
“For International Women’s Day this year, we decided to extend our services to essential workers, particularly police officers, who play a crucial role in policing and securing the environment. We want to ensure that female police officers, in particular, have access to free healthcare services like the ones we provide.
“We are targeting 100 women for this screening. We realize that this community is relatively small and close-knit, so we aim for 100 participants. However, if more than 100 women show up, we are prepared to attend to all of them.
“In Nigeria and globally, Pink Africa Foundation is committed to ensuring that women have access to healthcare services. As much as it is within our power, we will continue to offer free breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, and HPV vaccinations,” she stated.
Nkechinyere Oginyi, Chairperson of NAWOJ Ebonyi Council, noted that the current economic hardship in the country has made it difficult for many families to afford healthcare services.