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).
This is to commemorate The World Cancer Day, Y2026; celebrated annually on the 4th of February.
According to the organizers, the initiative is to create awareness that borders on screening, early detection, and preventive care, while reinforcing the Bank’s belief that access to good health services is essential for the individual and economic wellbeing.
As part of this year’s World Cancer Day activities, Polaris Bank made arrangements to provide a free and comprehensive breast cancer screening for 100 women across Nigeria, with the promise to continue to support the on-going free prostate cancer screening programme for 250 men aged forty (40) and above, across Nigeria, that it had earlier sponsored.
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, who are seeking for early detection and preventive care for prostrate.
Both initiatives (free breast and prostate cancer screenings) directly align 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 are deployed to reinforce key messages around early detection, lifestyle changes, and the importance of regular medical check-ups.
The Group Head, Brand Management & Corporate Communications, Polaris Bank, Rasheed Bolarinwa who spoke on the initiative said: “early detection remains one of the most effective tools in the fight against cancer”.
According to him, “by removing financial barriers and bringing screening services closer to communities, the Bank aims to empower individuals with the knowledge and resources they need, in order to seek timely medical intervention, he added.
The breast cancer screening flagship 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.
Consequently, 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.
