Pinktober is A Big Deal

Pinktober is a big deal. It’s all about making sure people know about breast cancer and giving them support.

The Fiji Police Force is part of it, and so are the new police recruits.

On Wednesday, October 11, the Acting Commissioner of Police, Juki Fong Chew, we shouldn’t wait for a special time to talk about our health and it was important to think about our health all the time.

Mr Chew talked about how, on the outside, we might look and feel good, but inside, things might not be good.

He said Pinktober helped us learn from people who had breast cancer, so we can be smart about our health.

“It’s sad to know that 100 percent of police officers who died had non-communicable diseases. So, it’s important to take care of our health.”

Cleanup campaign

On October 20, the Fiji Police recruits and staff at the Fiji Police Academy marked Pinktober by cleaning up around the streets of Suva.

After the cleanup, doctors talked to them about how to stay healthy.

Even though the recruits are young, they need to go to the doctor and check their health.

The Fiji Police Force shaped as a ribbon to commemorate Pinktober.

Donation

Women officers from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) did something special for Pinktober.

They gave dignity packs to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in the Lancaster Ward. It’s a small thing, but it shows people they care and want to help.

Pinktober is a time when Fiji comes together to think about breast cancer and health. It’s not just a month; it’s a time to talk about our health, find problems early, and help people with breast cancer.

The Fiji Police Force is working hard for Pinktober. They’re not just talking; they’re doing things to help and make Fiji a healthy place.

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