KINGSTON, Jamaica — In celebration of World Mammography Day, the Jamaica Cancer Society has announced the provision of 250 free mammograms on October 17. This initiative is part of their ongoing efforts to promote early detection of breast cancer, encapsulated in this year’s theme, ‘Catch it, check it, beat it.’ The mammograms will be made possible through the support of the Jamaica National Group and the National Health Fund. Roshane Reid-Koomson, Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society, emphasized the importance of early detection and urged the public to contribute to a fundraising campaign aimed at acquiring a new mammography machine. ‘Our current machine is nearing the end of its operational life, and we need to ensure we can continue providing high-quality services, as we have for nearly 70 years,’ Koomson explained. The society has set a fundraising target of J$50 million, with J$6 million already pledged by two corporate donors, leaving J$44 million still to be raised. Koomson called on Jamaicans both locally and abroad to support this critical cause.