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Check Know Prevent, an NPO dedicated to breast health education and early detection, transformed a community fun walk hosted on Human Rights Day in Lwandle into a life-saving medical hub on Saturday (21 March).\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking healthcare out of sterile clinics and into the vibrant energy of a community event was a deliberate strategy to break down barriers to access.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pauline Basera, the organisation’s community development lead, said removing physical and psychological barriers is crucial to encouraging participation.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Taking healthcare into a community setting makes health approachable, accessible and less intimidating than a clinical environment,” Basera explained. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“People are more open, more relaxed and more willing to engage.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The strategy is clearly working. During the Lwandle activation, the team conducted 68 breast screenings, with five women identified as requiring urgent medical follow-up.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many in the community, the biggest obstacle to health isn’t just a lack of clinics \u2013 it’s lack of accurate information.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stakeholders, including representatives of the City of Cape Town, Khethani, Grace 4 Grace, 714Zerobix and Check Know Prevent volunteers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jenny de Oliveira, founder of Check Know Prevent, noted that fear and misinformation often prevent women from seeking help until it’s too late.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Many believe breast cancer only affects older women, or that if there’s no pain, there’s no problem \u2013 both dangerous misconceptions,” De Oliveira explained. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Fear also plays a big role, with many women avoiding checks altogether. Through education, we replace fear with understanding and confidence.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organisation is also expanding the conversation to include cervical cancer, which remains one of the most silent, yet aggressive cancers in local communities.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A check-up with Check Know Prevent isn’t just a clinical exam \u2013 it’s an educational lesson conducted in safe, respectful and supportive environments, where women learn to take ownership of their own bodies.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key educational pillars include starting early by encouraging young women to begin self-checks from age, maintaining consistency through monthly checks specifically after menstruation, and developing symptom recognition skills by guiding individuals on exactly what to look and feel for.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“These basic checks are often the starting point of a much bigger health journey,” said De Oliveira. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Early detection not only saves lives, but also reduces the emotional and financial burden on families and our already overburdened healthcare system.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

For the five women referred for further investigation, the journey doesn’t end at the screening tent. Check Know Prevent provides a roadmap for next steps, guiding individuals through referrals to clinics or hospitals. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“If anything concerning is identified, we guide individuals with care and support,” Basera added. “No-one is left to navigate this alone.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organisation’s work is fuelled by community parti-\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

cipation and corporate social responsibility. Check Know Prevent extended gratitude to corporate sponsors Virtual Resource and Lagoona, whose support makes these activations possible.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Community Fun Walk was hosted by Ward 86 councillor, Xolani Diniso. “I would like to thank the organisers of the event for making our 5th Annual event a success, and to the people of Strand for showing up in support.” he noted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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