pink – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:31:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 This Pink October, women of Armed Forces remind you that early detection is your best defense https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/10/09/this-pink-october-women-of-armed-forces-remind-you-that-early-detection-is-your-best-defense/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/10/09/this-pink-october-women-of-armed-forces-remind-you-that-early-detection-is-your-best-defense/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:15:21 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=308865 TIRANA, October 9 /ATA/ – During Pink October, the global community unites to promote breast cancer awareness, prevention, and early screening.

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared an awareness video on social media, urging Albanian women and girls to prioritize their health and schedule regular check-ups. In his message, Rama encourages them to make time for themselves by taking advantage of free mammograms available across the country’s network of polyclinics and regional hospitals.

Female service members also feature in the video, sharing vital messages about breast cancer prevention and the power of early diagnosis.

“This Pink October, I want to share a message of awareness with every Albanian girl and woman,” said Second Lieutenant Alida Bego. “Caring for your health is an act of responsibility and strength. Beyond your duty in uniform, never forget to take care of yourself.”

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]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/10/09/this-pink-october-women-of-armed-forces-remind-you-that-early-detection-is-your-best-defense/feed/ 0 Pink October, Rama calls on women to take free of charge mammograms https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/10/01/pink-october-rama-calls-on-women-to-take-free-of-charge-mammograms/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/10/01/pink-october-rama-calls-on-women-to-take-free-of-charge-mammograms/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:05:31 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=275621 TIRANA, October 1/ATA/ October is recognized globally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Prime Minister Edi Rama took the opportunity to call on women to take care of themselves by having free of charge mammograms in polyclinics and regional hospitals in the country.

“With the annual call in every Pink October for all women to take a little time to take care of themselves, by having free of charge mammograms in the network of polyclinics and regional hospitals in the country,” Rama wrote in the social media.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to increase public understanding of the disease, promote early detection through regular screenings and self-exams, support research for cures and treatments, and honor those affected by breast cancer.

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has extended its awareness campaign not only in October, but throughout the year. Regular check-ups are essential for early diagnosis in the fight against cancer and for health protection.

The ministry has enabled every woman to be notified of timely mammograms and check-ups through the “e-Albania” portal. /k.s/r.e/p.s./

 

]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/10/01/pink-october-rama-calls-on-women-to-take-free-of-charge-mammograms/feed/ 0 Awareness campaign for Pink October starts from Elbasan, Koçiu: Free mammography near home https://en.ata.gov.al/2024/10/01/awareness-campaign-for-pink-october-starts-from-elbasan-kociu-free-mammography-near-home/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2024/10/01/awareness-campaign-for-pink-october-starts-from-elbasan-kociu-free-mammography-near-home/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:12:59 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=245213 TIRANA, October 1/ATA/ In Elbasan, there started today the “Pink October” campaign under the slogan “It’s worth living”, which aims to raise awareness for the prevention and early diagnosis of breast cancer.

Minister of Health and Social Protection Albana Koçiu, Mayor of Elbasan Gledian Llatja, women and girls, etc., were present at the ceremony held on this occasion.

In her speech, Koçiu said that, “The figures show that 99% of cases detected early can save lives”, underlined Koçiu.

The minister took the opportunity to announce some of the innovations of this campaign by offering and creating facilities for every woman in every city and rural area to perform mammography for free.

“Every day from October 1 to 31 you will be able to do the check, in hospitals or centers near your place of residence, which are always offered free of charge”.

In addition to central and regional hospital centers, the minister said that there are also mobile units that will enable mammography even in the most remote areas of Albania. /k.s/r.e/a.f/p.s./

 

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