In commemoration of this year’s Pink Month, midwife Yussif Haleefa, in charge of the Tamaligu Health Center, spearheaded a significant initiative aimed at raising awareness and conducting free breast cancer screenings.
The initiative, known as the Midwife Haleefa Initiative (MHI), targeted rural women, recognizing the ongoing global threat posed by breast cancer, which claims the lives of millions of women annually.
Over 600 women from various zones including Tamaligu, Bagurugu, Nyong, and Zankali, benefited from the initiative, which focused on both education and screening.
Ms. Yussif Haleefa, with over seven years of experience as a health practitioner, expressed a deep commitment to addressing the challenges faced by women and enhancing their overall well-being.
The initiative provided vital education on breast cancer, empowering women with knowledge about the disease and its early detection. In addition to the educational component, the women underwent screenings to detect any early signs of breast cancer, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
Several women screened during the initiative were identified as having signs of breast cancer. They were promptly provided with referral notes to seek further healthcare at secondary healthcare facilities, emphasizing the importance of early detection and access to appropriate medical care.
Yussif Haleefa expressed her intention to make the breast cancer screening initiative an annual event, highlighting the ongoing commitment to improving women’s health outcomes in the region.
The initiative stands as a testament to the dedication of healthcare professionals like Yussif Haleefa in addressing pressing health issues and promoting community well-being.
The breast cancer screening and awarenesess creation is the second major initiative undertaken by the MHI in 2023 alone. In commemoration of World’s Menstrual Hygiene Day in May this year, Yussif and Haleefa and her team distributed sanitary pads to over 200 school girls in an effort aimed at eradicating period poverty. Each of the beneficiaries got sanitary wares enougj to last them for six months.
