During Cancer Awareness Month the Freeport Health Centre will be promoting cancer prevention. On Wednesday 26th October, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. the staff will host a lecture and discussion to provide vital information to clients and the wider community about the role of nutrition, healthy lifestyle choices and the importance of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) in reducing cancer risks.

To commemorate Cancer Awareness Month a cancer sensitization programme will be held at the Gran Couva Health Centre on Thursday 20th October, 2016. The focus of this session will seek to increase awareness and encourage individuals to adopt healthy lifestyle habits aimed at reducing incidences of cancer.