Sri Lanka Women MPs Launch National Breast Cancer Drive 🩺

• Key Figures & Health Impact: - Sri Lanka records ~6,000 new breast cancer cases annually, with ~1,000 related deaths each year. - Only ~50% of women aged 35–45 currently attend targeted Suwanari Clinics. • Campaign Details & Target Regions: - Islandwide Screening Drive: On 2 Nov 2026, the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus and Health Ministry will conduct district-level health clinics and awareness programs. - Underserved Focus: Target areas include rural communities, plantation regions, urban high-rise housing, and underserved sectors. - Long-Term Plan: A 2027 initiative will mobilize Grama Niladhari division women's societies to refer all women aged 35–45 for screening. • Legislative & Economic Initiatives: - Care Economy & Budgeting: Discussions centered on integrating gender-responsive budgeting and implementing the National Care Policy. - Legal Reforms: Expediting legal amendments on domestic violence prevention, maintenance laws, and prohibiting child corporal punishment.