Isla Mujeres launches free prostate cancer screening program

The Government of Isla Mujeres has initiated health campaigns to provide timely prostate cancer detection for men aged 40 and older. Part of Men's Health Month, the initiative aims to promote prevention and self-care through prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests.

Screening sessions are held at community centers in both the Insular and Continental zones. In the Insular Zone, testing takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 to 12:00 at the Centro Comunitario Insular. In the Continental Zone, sessions are held on Fridays during the same hours at the Centro Comunitario de Zona Continental.

To participate, men must be over 40, present a valid official identification, and arrive after an eight-hour fast. Local authorities emphasized that early detection is vital for receiving necessary medical follow-up and informed decision-making regarding long-term health.