Gourcy:The mobile clinic of the Yaadga region commenced its operations on October 3, 2026, at the urban CSPS of Gourcy, offering free cancer screening services for women. The clinic focuses on detecting precancerous lesions of the cervix and breast cancer.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the clinic's activities were officially launched in the presence of administrative authorities, the chief medical officer of the Gourcy health district, Dr. Constantin Bationo Bassana, and representatives of civil society. The launch included a guided tour of the facility.

Following the tour, the High Commissioner praised the initiative of the mobile clinic coordinator, urging women to take advantage of the free screening services. The initiative aims to bring health services closer to the community and make cancer screening more accessible for women.

Dr. Moussa Leglegue, the mobile clinic coordinator, emphasized the importance of early detection, noting that screening allows for rapid identification and better treatment of cancer-related lesions. He encouraged women to participate in large numbers.

A participant, Mamouna Sore, expressed her gratitude to the health authorities for facilitating access to free screenings. She urged other women to take this opportunity and follow the advice of health workers.

The operation is part of a broader campaign offering free screenings, which will extend to other municipalities within Zondoma province.