We’ve rounded up some of the hospitals across the island that are offering special screening deals throughout October.
Bahrain Specialist Hospital
This popular multifunctional health facility in the heart of Juffair has a range of offers running throughout October. A breast ultrasound, mammography and consultation costs BD40. A mammography and consultation package is available at BD30 and ultrasound with consultation costs BD22. The hospital will also have a number of off-site events during the month, at which attendees will receive vouchers.
Call 17 812-000.
Royal Bahrain Hospital
This hospital is popular with residents and expats for the wide range of up-to-date medical amenities it provides. The healthcare facility offers a special breast cancer screen package, which will include a breast ultrasound along with a consultation with a female general surgeon, priced at BD25.
Call 17 246-800.
American Mission Hospital
One of Bahrain’s oldest private medical facilities is known to cater to people from all walks of life. To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the hospital will offer a breast cancer screening package from October 1-31. Ladies will go through a mammogram and breast ultrasound, that together cost BD40. All females over 40 years of age can take advantage of this special package.
Furthermore, every year during October American Mission Hospital conducts several free breast cancer screening and awareness events around the Kingdom.
Call 17 248-117.
Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital
This multi-speciality hospital in Mahooz offers a breast ultrasound and mammogram followed by a consultation with Dr A Nabi Al-Aradi, who is a consultant general and laparoscopic surgeon, all for BD55.
Call 17 828-282.
Stanford Medical Centre
Located along the row of various medical centres in Zinj, Standford Medical Centre has a special package women can take advantage of in the month of October. The initial consultation with the doctor is available at a special price of BD12. A breast ultrasound will cost BD20, while a package of ultrasound and mammogram is priced at only BD30.
Call 17 252-456.
Royal Hospital for Women & Children
This sprawling new healthcare facility in Riffa gives women an incentive to get themselves checked at competitive prices. The hospital offers a comprehensive breast package, which includes consultation with a doctor, breast ultrasound and bilateral mammography of both breasts. This service bundle costs BD40.
The breast ultrasound package includes an ultrasound and a doctor’s consultation for BD25.
Call 17 759-999.
THINK PINK EVENTS
When? October 4
Event? Annual Awareness Ride hosted by Harley Davidson
Venue? Harley Dealership Budaiya Highway
Open to all motorbikes and leaving and returning to the dealership this event sees riders from across the island and Saudi coming together, decked out in pink and taking to the roads around the island to raise awareness of the disease.
Call 17 599-006.
When? October 8
Event? Harbour Gate Bake Sale
Venue? Harbour Gate, Bahrain Financial Harbour
Cakes, cakes and more cakes and an excuse to indulge while raising cash for a great cause. Dig deep and tuck in.
Call 17 102-600.
When? October 11
Event? Rock Me Pink Concert
Venue? Sherlock Holmes
Running from midday to 7pm there’ll be a variety of local acts to enjoy and entry proceeds go to the charity. Entry BD2 per person.
Call 17 713-000.
When? October 17
Event? Pink Beach Party
Venue? The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
Head to The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain’s private island for an evening of fun with a DJ, open buffet and beverage bar from 8pm to 11pm. Tickets are BD25 for members and hotel guests, and BD35 for non-members, inclusive of food.
Call 17 580-000.
When? October 25
Event? Pink Pony Day
Venue? MHR (Muharraq Riding School)
Running from 4pm-7pm, kids can join in an afternoon of grooming, riding and games at just 1BD per person.
Call 39 858-770 or 33 090-088.
When? October 26
Event? Ambassadors’ 4th Annual Horse Parade
Venue? TBC
Horse and pony owners get together for an awareness-raising ride with everyone kitted out in pink shirts and even the equines joining in. Registration is BD7 (with conditions) and there are limited spaces available, so make sure to sign-up early.
Call 39 858-770 or 33 090-088.
