In Collaboration with Caritas Lebanon, Fanar Municipality Promotes Preventive Healthcare and Early Detection on the Occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Fanar Municipality successfully organized a free medical day dedicated to women and girls, reinforcing its commitment to community well-being and access to essential healthcare services.
Held under the theme “Because You Matter… Your Health Is Our Priority,” the initiative was organized in collaboration with Caritas Lebanon, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health’s Primary Healthcare Department.
The event offered medical consultations, free ultrasound examinations for all participating women, vouchers for free mammography consultations, coverage for laboratory tests when required, and awareness sessions on preventive healthcare and early detection. Held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it highlighted the municipality’s efforts to encourage women to prioritize their health and make healthcare more accessible.
Commenting on the initiative, Michel Salame, Mayor of Fanar, said: “At Fanar Municipality, we believe that supporting our community starts with caring for its people. Through initiatives like this, we aim to make healthcare more accessible and encourage women to prioritize their health and well-being.”
The initiative further demonstrated Fanar Municipality’s commitment to building strong partnerships with national and international organizations to deliver meaningful community programs. The event concluded with the distribution of gifts to participating women, reinforcing the importance of putting women’s health first.