From 26 to 29 October 2026, a mobile unit known as the Mammobile will provide free mammograms in four communes of the Gers department in southwestern France. This initiative targets women aged 50 to under 75 who have not had a mammogram in the past two years. To participate, an appointment is required, and the Mammobile will be stationed in different locations each day, offering morning and afternoon slots. The campaign aims to improve access to breast cancer screening for residents in rural areas where such services may be less available.
The Mammobile is part of a larger itinerant campaign launched in November 2024. As of September 2026, the initiative has already performed 2,754 mammograms, with 382 in 2024, 1,407 in 2025, and 965 in the first nine months of 2026. The screenings include both a mammogram and a breast palpation, and the program is fully funded by the Gers department and the Occitanie Regional Health Agency. Several organizations, including the CPAM (a French health insurance agency), the MSA (a social security organization), and the Gersois Breast Cancer Fight Committee, support the initiative.
The Mammobile will be in four different communes during the event. On Monday, 26 October, it will be in Lombez, at the gendarmerie parking on Route de Toulouse, with sessions from 9am to 12:30pm and 1:20pm to 6pm. On Tuesday, 27 October, it will be in Pavie, at the Occitanie esplanade on Rue des Carmes, with similar hours. The truck will then move to Berdoues on Wednesday, 28 October, at 61, Place de la Mairie, and finally to Masseube on Thursday, 29 October, at Place du Foirail.
The campaign is part of a broader effort to increase breast cancer awareness and early detection in rural areas. The Mammobile is operated by the Ariège Mobile Prevention Association, which also provides the necessary medical personnel. Residents interested in scheduling an appointment can call 05 62 67 22 00. The event is part of a larger public health strategy aimed at improving preventive care in the region.
Mammobile to Offer Free Screenings in Gers Department in October 2026
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