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Niamey, October 21, 2025 - The national campaign for "Pink October" was launched on Monday, October 6, in Maradi, symbolizing a strategic decentralization of public health efforts. Dr.
Amadou Soumaila, Director General of the National Cancer Center (CNLC), reported that Niger now boasts a complete technical platform for cancer care, from diagnosis to treatment. The expanded campaign combines free screening for breast and cervical cancer with a multi-channel sensitization effort, representing a significant step in addressing non-communicable diseases and improving women's health outcomes beyond the capital.
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