Polaris Bank Marks World Cancer Day with Free Breast Cancer Screening for 100 Women NationwideLagos, Nigeria

In commemoration of World Cancer Day, slated for February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social   impact   with   the   launch   of   a   nationwide   free   breast   cancer   screening   initiative   in partnership with its NGO partner, Care Organization and Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E).

The initiative is designed to promote awareness, screening, early detection, and preventive care, reinforcing   the   Bank’s   belief   that   access   to   health   services   is   a   critical   foundation   for individual and economic wellbeing.

As   part   of   this   year’s   World   Cancer   Day   activities,   Polaris   Bank   will   provide   free   and comprehensive breast cancer screening for 100 women across Nigeria, while also supporting an  on-going  free prostate  cancer  screening programme  for  250 persons  across  Nigeria it earlier sponsored for men aged 40 years and above.

The prostate cancer screening is being conducted at the Men’s Clinic, situated at 18, Commercial Avenue, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos, providing   accessible,   professional   medical   support   for   male   participants   seeking   early detection and preventive care for prostrate.

Both initiatives (free breast and prostate cancer screenings) directly aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through   improved   access   to   preventive   healthcare   and   early   detection  services,   SDG   5 (Gender   Equality)   by   prioritizing   women’s   health   and   empowerment,   and   SDG   17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through strategic collaboration with civil society organizations such as C.O.P.E to deliver community-centered impact.

Educational materials, community engagement sessions, and digital awareness campaigns will be deployed to reinforce key messages around early detection, lifestyle choices, and the importance of regular medical check-ups.

Speaking on the initiative, Rasheed Bolarinwa, Group Head, Brand Management & Corporate Communications, Polaris Bank, emphasized that early detection remains one of the most effective   tools   in   the   fight   against   cancer. 

By   removing   financial   barriers   and   bringing screening services closer to communities, the Bank aims to empower individuals with the knowledge and resources they need to seek timely medical intervention.

The  flagship   breast   cancer  screening  event   will  take   place  on  Saturday,   February  21, 2026, at the C.O.P.E Centre, 39B Adeniyi Jones Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

The exercise will be conducted by trained health professionals and volunteers, ensuring participants receive both screening services and educational guidance on cancer prevention, self-examination, and follow-up care.

Participation   in   the  free  breast  cancer   screening   programme  is  subject  to   the   following requirements: applicants must be women, applicants must be Polaris Bank account holders, and pre-registration is required, with selection based on early and confirmed submissions.

Eligible participants are encouraged to register via the official link: bit.ly/BCS2026.

While the breast cancer screening is targeted at women, Polaris Bank encourages men to actively support the health of their families by urging their wives, daughters, and female relatives to register and participate.

In parallel, men are also invited to take advantage of the on-going free prostate cancer screening programme for men aged 40 years and above at the Men’s Clinic, Sabo, Yaba.
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