Breast Cancer screening can save lives.

Press release

Published October 6th, 2022 - 09:09 GMT

PINKtober

Highlights

It’s PINKtober and as the name suggests, it’s the month dedicated to Breast Cancer.

It’s PINKtober and as the name suggests, it’s the month dedicated to Breast Cancer. At Virgin Megastore we are taking a step towards ensuring that every woman gets a chance to get screened to live the healthy lifestyle they deserve.

We’ve collaborated with Al Zahra Hospital and Dr. Taghreed Al Mahmeed, from the 5th - 31st October where we are offering free screening packages for early detection. Each pack includes consultation, mammogram or an ultrasound. Depending on your age, the winner be guided to conduct either of these, but not all, as there is an applicable age bracket.

How can you participate in the quiz and be 1 of the 10 lucky winners? It’s super easy; just follow any of the steps below.

Our Instagram account - @virginmegastoreme
Visiting our website: www.virginmegastore.ae
Simply scan our QR code in-store and directly get access to participate.

Let’s make a promise together to get ourselves or a loved one screened for Breast Cancer. Raising awareness should not only be focused only in October, but every day.

Background Information

Al Zahra Hospital

Al Zahra Hospital was established in 1981 by Gulf Medical Projects Company. This 132 bed hospital is the first and th largest private general hospital in the UAE. Both inpatient and outpatient treatment is of an international standard, and is backed by the latest radiology and laboratory facilities.

At Al Zahra Hospital, the development of a personal relationship between the patient and doctor is of fundamental importance. This philosophy, combined with the easy accessibility of our senior medical staff for advice and discussion, makes Al Zahra a more caring hospital.