In Hainaut, 193 cases of breast cancer are declared each year per 100,000 women, a figure higher than the national average. Furthermore, only 51% of women aged 50 to 69 participate in free screening campaigns, a rate also below the national average, and even more so since the health crisis.
To further promote prevention, the Hainaut Health Observatory recently convened representatives from municipalities, CPAS (Public Social Action Centers), and the professional sector. The primary objective was to foster general mobilization for the Mammotest (breast screening).
« Local stakeholders are our best relays for informing and reassuring, » explained Provincial Deputy Aurore Goossens. She emphasized that behind every statistic lies a person, highlighting the importance of community-level engagement.
