Ivory Coast: Abidjan Terminal renews its commitment to early detection of breast cancer

Wednesday in Abidjan

Abidjan Terminal, filiale d’Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and concessionaire of the 1st container terminal of the port of Abidjan, carried out, on Wednesday October 30, 2024, a donation of inputs to theONG HOPE LIFE as part of screening for cancer of be. This activity, which is part of a series of actions initiated by the group AGL during this month of pink October, aims to reduce the impact of this disease which affects several thousand women in Ivory Coast.

This donation from Abidjan Terminal and its collaborators will be used to offer screening to more than 650 women in the localities of Songon, Divo, Ferkéssédougou, Odienné, Tioro, and Rubino in Ivory Coast.

In addition to this action, Abidjan Terminal has also undertaken an internal awareness campaign for its employees on the importance of early detection and support for patients. To this end, a conference was organized on Tuesday October 22, 2024, during which health professionals shared crucial information on prevention and means of combating the disease. cancer. In addition, throughout the month of October, the company initiated actions materialized by the wearing of pink outfits for employees and the installation of pink ribbon on its machinery and handling equipment, in order to draw attention to this cause, thus symbolizing the solidarity of the company in the fight against this cancer.

« The cancer of be remains one of cancers which can be effectively combated through prevention and early detection. This is why we have made it a point of honor to organize these activities in order to raise awareness among our employees about the simple actions that can save lives. The objective for us is to underline our firm commitment to the well-being of each of our workers and communities. » said Théodore Gbaihuman resources director of Abidjan Terminal.

“Discovered early on cancer of be is cured in Ivory Coast. This is why we place particular emphasis on screening. Also, we are delighted that Abidjan Terminal has understood this so well by subsidizing screening for more than 650 women. The company is giving us, through this gesture, the means to actively contribute to reducing the impact of this disease on the populations of the interior of the country. » rejoiced Hervé AKA, project coordinator of theONG HOPE LIFE.

Through these various actions during this month of Pink October, Abidjan Terminal intends to demonstrate its commitment to working for the well-being of its employees but also to contributing to improving the conditions of access to health care for local communities.

TK Emile