SUNU, partners offer free breast cancer screening to media women
R-L: Mr. Samuel Olayemi, Brand and Corporate Communications, SUNU Health Nigeria Limited; a representative of Pearl Oncology; Mrs. Japari Yusuf, Head of Corporate Services, SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc; Ms. Janet Karz Joshua, Convener, H2O Wellness Foundation; a representative of Aquacy Water; Mr. Francis Chinazor, Campaign Manager, H2O Wellness Foundation; and Ms. Ijeoma Nathaniel, Brand Communications Officer, SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc, at the Pink Mic 2026 event held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at HealthRite Medical & Wellness Centre, Lekki, Lagos.
Assurances Nigeria Plc and SUNU Health Nigeria Ltd. have offered free breast cancer screening to more than 60 female media practitioners to promote early detection and preventive healthcare.
The screening was conducted at The Pink Mic 2026 wellness initiative, organised in partnership with H₂O Wellness Foundation in Lagos, on Wednesday.
The event featured expert health consultations, breast cancer education and preventive health information.
The initiative seeks to empower these women to use their media platforms to disseminate credible breast health messages and promote early detection.
Mrs Japari Yusuf, Head, Corporate Services, SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc, expressed delight at the collaboration.
Yusuf stressed the importance of normalising breast health conversations within families and workplaces.
She urged media professionals to responsibly share accurate information to dispel fear, stigma and misconceptions associated with breast cancer.
“Corporate social responsibility for SUNU Assurances and SUNU Health goes beyond business; it is about supporting initiatives that address real needs, encourage positive change, and empower people to make informed health decisions” Yusuf said.
She highlighted the group’s multi-year Pink October campaign, noting that in 2024 and 2025, no fewer than 250 women benefited from free screenings and mammograms.
She said this year’s focus on media professionals aimed to amplify awareness through their influential platforms.
Speaking, Ms Janet Karz Joshua, Convener of The Pink Mic, lauded SUNU’s consistent support and partnership with H₂O Wellness Foundation, emphasising the critical role of education and advocacy in breast cancer prevention.
A representative of Pearl Oncology Specialist Hospital gave a presentation on the importance of routine screening and early detection in reducing the burden of breast cancer.
Dr Uchenna Anekwuonye, HealthRite Medical & Wellness Centre stressed preventive healthcare as a key factor in reducing risks.
Anekwuonye warned against self-medication and encouraged consultation with qualified healthcare professionals while highlighting six pillars of preventive health as nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep, avoidance of harmful substances, and social connectedness.
The event ended with breast cancer screenings and a call for women to prioritise preventive healthcare and early detection.
The organisers and partners reiterated their dedication to building healthier communities through sustained awareness, education and access to quality care.
