Ouessa:A multidisciplinary team from the Gaoua Regional Hospital Center, operating through the Djôrô mobile clinic, conducted a day of free consultations and screenings for women at the Ouessa Health and Social Promotion Center on October 23, 2026. This initiative was part of the Pink October activities aimed at promoting women's health.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the event primarily focused on maternity services and began with an information and awareness session on diseases affecting women, such as breast and cervical cancer. The objective was to enhance awareness and encourage early detection of these conditions.

Gynecologist Dr. Lassina Traoré highlighted that the initiative aims to combat breast and cervical cancer by promoting breast self-examination for early abnormality detection. The services provided included free screenings for precancerous cervical lesions using visual inspection with acetic acid and Lugol's solution, followed by treatment with thermocoagulation if needed.

Other services offered were breast cancer screening through mammography, obstetric ultrasounds for pregnant women, and gynecological consultations. Frédéric Bouda, head nurse at the Ouessa primary healthcare center, expressed appreciation for the mobile clinic's presence, noting that it brings specialized care closer to the community and improves access to medical services. He commended the medical team's efforts and conveyed gratitude for their work in Ouessa.