Dakar Dem Dikk : Journée de solidarité et de dépistage contre les cancers féminins
The Dakar Women's Association Dem Dikk (DDD) organized a day dedicated to blood donation and breast and cervical cancer screening at the Ouakam depot on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The event, which focused on prevention, solidarity, and civic engagement, mobilized all generations to advocate for cancer prevention.
Cancer, a health priority
In her speech, Marème Mbodj, president of the DDD Women's Association, emphasized that Pink October symbolizes solidarity, prevention, hope, and life. "That is why today we unite our voices, our strengths, and our hearts to say no to cancer and yes to prevention. Cancer is not inevitable. It can be defeated if we act in time," she said.
Ms. Mbodj highlighted the alarming figures in Senegal, where more than 11,000 women are affected by cancer each year and nearly 8,000 lives are cut short, often due to late diagnosis. She advocated for early detection, calling it an "act of self-love," and called for the fight against cancer to be made a daily concern, not just an October one.
A commitment from DDD Management
Marème Mbodj praised the commitment of DDD's senior management and its CEO for their support and their "humane and inclusive vision" for women. She also thanked LISCA (Senegalese League Against Cancer) and partners for their support.
The representative of DDD's Director General, Ibrahima Gueye, congratulated the women's association for this initiative. He reiterated the importance of health, stating: "Health is priceless and the best way to fight this disease is prevention and early detection." He also pointed out that DDD's general management covered all expenses related to this day, including breast and cervical cancer screenings as well as breast examinations.
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