In Mauritius, cancer is one of the leading causes of death and it calls for our care. That’s why we launched Stories of Hope, our three-year national cancer sensitisation programme dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging early detection. Stories of Hope targets the most common cancers in Mauritius: breast, prostate, lung, colon and cervical.

More than a sensitisation programme, it is an act of love, courage and hope. It also marks the start of a movement, one that inspires us to stand together and take action in the fight against cancer,  ensuring that the entire community benefits from a healthier tomorrow.

One year of commitment to awareness and early detection. More than a campaign, it has grown into a movement.
Watch our first podcast with Défi Media to learn how Stories of Hope started and find out more about colorectal cancer.

3 321 people reached through awareness and screening initiatives

Turning awareness into action.
Every screening represents someone who chose to act early, seek information and prioritise their health.

129

Cervical cancer screenings

820

Prostate cancer screenings

1,128

Breast cancer screenings

470

Colon cancer screenings

Don’t wait for symptoms. Early detection can save lives

Below are the dates and times of the free awareness and screening sessions:

Date Location Time Planned screenings Service provider
10 October Conference Hall of Municipality of Beau Bassin Rose Hill 09:30-14:30 Breast Link to Life and Care Closer to Her, an initiative of Healthcare Leaders Network Africa
10 October Old Vieux Grand port Social Welfare Centre, Vieux Grand Port 10:00-15:00 Breast Breast Cancer Care
12 October Pointe aux Sables Community Centre 10:00–13:30 Breast Link to Life
28 October Salle d’Oeuvres St Luc, Cite Kennedy, Quatre Bornes 10:00-15:00 Breast Breast Cancer Care

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Get in touch with our partners to find out more about the services they offer

  • Breast Cancer Care

    Services offered:

    • Free breast screening by 3 doctors
    • Breast self-exam education
    • Monthly free ultrasound by a radiologist (Vacoas centre only)
    • Free support items: mastectomy bras, prostheses, wigs, scarves, compression sleeves

    Where to get scanned

    • Port Louis – Every Wednesday
    • Vacoas (Head Office) – Every Thursday
    • Beau Vallon Mall – Every Tuesday
    • Rodrigues (Port Mathurin)

    Contact

  • Link to Life

    Services offered:

    • Breast screening: Clinical breast exam + ultrasound
    • Cervical cancer screening: Pap smear, optional HPV test
    • Prostate screening: Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test (age 50+, or 45+ with family history)
    • Colon Screening: FOBT (age 50+, or earlier with family/genetic risk)

    Where to get screened:

    Link to Life Centres (by appointment):

    • Vacoas
    • Pamplemousses

    Contact:

    • Phone: +230 59681416 /17/18/19/20/21/22/23
    • Hotline: 86686

  • C-Care Mauritius

    Services offered:

    Where to get screened:

    After consultation, the doctor prescribes investigations and patients come as follows:

    Contact: