Kyiv: Women aged 45 years and older can undergo free mammography screenings on 16, 24, and on October 31.
In Kyiv, as part of the "Pink October" campaign, women aged 45 years and older can undergo a free mammogram at the Mother and Child Hospital No. 5, located on Vasyl Kucher Street, 7. The examinations will be performed by doctors 16, 24, and October 31 without a referral or prior appointment. Participants should bring a valid identification document, and if possible, the results of previous mammograms and other breast examinations.
In Kyiv, the "Pink October" campaign, aimed at combating breast cancer, is ongoing. The Department of Health of the Kyiv City Administration is offering women aged 45 years and older the opportunity to undergo a mammogram examination free of charge.
The examinations will be conducted at the "Mother and Child Center of the No. 5 Clinical Hospital of Kyiv" (Maternity Ward No. 3), located at Vasyl Kucher Street, 7 — 16, 24 and October 31. Referrals and prior appointments are not required. Individuals should bring a valid form of identification, and, if possible, the results of previous mammograms and reports from other breast examinations.
Medical professionals emphasize that regular preventative check-ups allow for the timely detection of changes and, if necessary, further examination and treatment. According to the Kyiv City Council, in 2025 the percentage of breast cancer cases detected at stages III-IV in Kyiv was 20,5% compared to 20,7% in 2024; last year, the capital recorded 219 such cases compared to 261 the year before.