Polaris Bank provides free cancer screening

Polaris Bank has reinforced its commitment to community health and social impact with the launch of a nationwide free breast cancer screening initiative, in partnership with its NGO ally, Care Organisation and Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E). This is coming in line with the World Cancer Day.

The initiative is aimed at driving awareness, early detection and preventive care, underscoring the Bank’s position that access to quality healthcare is fundamental to individual wellbeing and long-term economic productivity.

As part of the 2026 World Cancer Day activities, Polaris Bank will provide free, comprehensive breast cancer screening for 100 women across Nigeria. The programme complements the Bank’s ongoing sponsorship of a free prostate cancer screening exercise for 250 men aged 40 years and above nationwide.

The prostate cancer screening is currently taking place at the Men’s Clinic, located at 18 Commercial Avenue, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos, offering accessible and professional medical support to men seeking early diagnosis and preventive care.

Both health interventions align directly with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through improved access to preventive healthcare; SDG 5 (Gender Equality) by prioritising women’s health; and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through strategic collaboration with civil society organisations such as C.O.P.E.

To deepen impact, Polaris Bank will deploy educational materials, community engagement activities and digital awareness campaigns focused on early detection, healthy lifestyle choices and the importance of routine medical check-ups.

Speaking on the initiative, the Group Head, Brand Management & Corporate Communications, Rasheed Bolarinwa, stressed that early detection remains one of the most effective strategies in combating cancer.

He noted that by removing financial barriers and bringing screening services closer to communities, the Bank is empowering individuals with the knowledge and resources needed to seek timely medical intervention. The flagship breast cancer screening event is scheduled on the 21st at the C.O.P.E Centre, in Lagos.

The exercise will be conducted by trained health professionals and volunteers, providing participants with screening services alongside education on cancer prevention, self-examination and follow-up care.

Participation in the free breast cancer screening programme is open to women who are Polaris Bank account holders, subject to pre-registration and selection based on early and confirmed submissions. Eligible participants are encouraged to register via the official link provided by the Bank.

While the breast cancer screening targets women, Polaris Bank has urged men to support the health of their families by encouraging their wives, daughters and female relatives to participate.

Men aged 40 years and above are also encouraged to take advantage of the ongoing free prostate cancer screening at the Men’s Clinic in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos.

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