This October, the UAE turns pink once again as The Pink Caravan, an initiative by the Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), begins its nationwide campaign offering free breast cancer screenings across all seven emirates.
The campaign aims to promote early detection, raise awareness, and make life-saving health services accessible to all residents.
The Pink Caravan is Back
The Pink Caravan Medical Mobile Clinics are touring 86 locations across the UAE throughout the month, offering:
- Free clinical breast exams
- Free mammograms
- Free ultrasound tests
The goal: to make early detection accessible to everyone and encourage a stronger culture of health and awareness in communities across the country.
Key Locations You Can Visit
The clinics are both fixed and mobile, positioned in malls, hospitals, and city centers.
📍 Dubai: City Walk (4 PM – 10 PM)
📍 Abu Dhabi: Mushrif Mall (4 PM – 10 PM)
📍 Sharjah: Al Majaz Waterfront (4 PM – 10 PM)
📍 Khorfakkan: Khorfakkan Hospital (10 AM – 4 PM)
📍 Al Ain: Mall of Al Ain (4 PM – 10 PM)
📍 Ras Al Khaimah: RAK Mall (4 PM – 10 PM)
📍 Umm Al Quwain: UAQ Mall (4 PM – 10 PM)
📍 Fujairah: Lulu Mall (4 PM – 10 PM)
These clinics are equipped with specialized medical teams and mobile units to provide convenient on-the-spot testing for women of all ages.
Events and Highlights You Can Join
The month also includes awareness events, workshops, and entertainment activities across the UAE:
- Aljada, Sharjah (Oct 10–12): Community event with screenings, workshops, and entertainment (5 PM–11 PM)
- Dubai Expo City (Oct 12): Pink Tour event
- Dubai (Oct 25): Battle Cancer Challenge at The Sevens Stadium — mobile clinic on site all day
- Abu Dhabi (Oct 18): Ride with Rixos awareness event
These gatherings blend education with engagement, creating supportive spaces for conversation, learning, and empowerment.
What You Should Know
- No registration required — walk-ins are welcome at all clinics.
- Women aged 40 and above may receive mammogram screenings (subject to availability).
- Free clinical exams are available at all fixed and mobile units.
For real-time updates on locations and timings, check the FOCP / Pink Caravan official website or social media pages.
Remember: Sharing this information could help save a life. Early detection remains the most effective way to combat breast cancer.
