As part of global Pink October initiatives, agro-industrial company Socapalm has officially launched its 2026 breast and cervical cancer awareness campaign across its plantation sites from Kienke,Edea,Mbambou,Mbongo and Dibombari to protect female workers, their families, and local communities from non-communicable diseases. The campaign which kicked off at the Socapalm Dibombari plantation site on Friday, October 23, 2026, led by Dr. Carole Eyoum Njowe is similar to that which which is already effective in other sites.The event featured an educational sensitization session, voluntary screening exercises, and a sports walk designed to emphasize active, healthy living. Dr. Njowe emphasized that prioritizing health awareness directly impacts both quality of life and workplace performance. “The goal is to cultivate early diagnosis of breast and uterine cancers diseases among the leading non-communicable health challenges in Africa and globally,”said Dr. Eyoum Njowe. “Preserving the health of our workers and their families maintains a essential balance. A worker worried about a personal or family health crisis naturally experiences a decline in performance. Promoting workplace health is a fundamental responsibility, and these activities sit at the core of Socapalm’s portfolio.”Unlike early iterations of the campaign, response from the community has grown significantly over the years. Women across the plantation sites showed high levels of engagement, participating in education sessions and stepping forward for medical screenings. Medical experts at the campaign outlined specific, age-appropriate prevention strategies for participants: Women are encouraged to perform self-examinations monthly to monitor for unusual lumps, structural changes, or discoloration. Recommended once every two years for women starting at age 45, or earlier based on individual clinical evaluations.Recommended every two years for sexually active women to detect and treat pre-cancerous lesions early.
To prevent cervical cancer at the root, Dr. Njowe urged parents to vaccinate children aged 9 to 14 against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Socapalm will provide voluntary HPV vaccinations as part of the campaign until supplies are fully utilized.A distinct feature of Socapalm’s health drive is the active inclusion of male employees and community members. “In community management, family support is key,”Dr. Njowe explained.”Men are mothers’ sons, husbands, brothers, and friends. They are often the first observers who can spot symptoms or encourage the women in their lives to get tested. Health is a collective responsibility.* To encourage participation, attendees received symbolic gifts of appreciation for joining the session and taking the message back to their neighborhoods.Activities across Socapalm plantations will run through the end of October, offering continuous education, health checks, and preventive care. “Because the health of our female employees and our communities is a priority, we are carrying out concrete awareness-raising and prevention initiatives across all our plantations,” stated a Socapalm representative.”From Dibombari to all our sites, taking care of our women means taking care of our collective future. Pink October is much more than a campaign it is a commitment translated into action.”
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