# Sicilian preventive health screening campaigns > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sicilian-preventive-health-screening-campaigns > Updated: 2026-08-05T16:08:24.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, Palermo’s health authority partnered with the local pharmacy federation to launch a broad preventive effort that combined free breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings with a heat‑prevention open day. The campaign relied on media outreach, pharmacy networks and celebrity ambassadors to boost participation, especially for under‑used colorectal tests. A week later, Catania’s provincial health agency announced a series of free‑mammography Open Days across multiple towns, extending the regional oncology prevention plan. The sessions, run without appointments and open to women aged 50‑69, complement the earlier Palermo initiative by expanding free screening access throughout Sicily. Together, the two actions illustrate a coordinated push by Sicilian health authorities to bring preventive services closer to residents, improve early disease detection and address seasonal health risks. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: Catania health authority launches free mammography Open Days Catania's health authority offers free, walk‑in mammography Open Days in August‑September for women 50‑69, part of the regional cancer‑prevention program. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catania-health-authority-launches-free-mammography-open-days ### 2026-07-28: Palermo health agencies launch extensive cancer screening and heat‑prevention campaign Palermo health authorities and pharmacies launch a cancer‑screening drive while an open‑day event offers free heat‑prevention checks, both aiming to boost preventive care in the city. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palermo-health-agencies-launch-extensive-cancer-screening-and-heatprevention-campaign --- Cite as: Sicilian preventive health screening campaigns. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sicilian-preventive-health-screening-campaigns