# Women's health initiatives in Patra > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/womens-health-initiatives-in-patra > Updated: 2026-10-17T08:57:21.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 4. In October 2026, the Alma Zois Association of Women with Breast Cancer of Achaia conducted the ‘Pink the City 2026’ initiative in Patra. Held from October 6 to October 10 at Three Allies Square, the campaign utilized a mobile unit from the General Directorate of Public Health and Social Welfare of the Western Greece Region to provide free clinical breast examinations to 194 women. As a result of the screenings, 27 women were referred for further diagnostic testing. To facilitate these follow-ups, the initiative coordinated 15 free mammograms and 12 free breast ultrasounds through various diagnostic centers, emphasizing the campaign’s central message, ‘Make the winning move’. The 14th annual event is scheduled to culminate in a symbolic walk on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Under the slogan ‘Make the Checkmate Move,’ the program includes a Pink Walk starting at the intersection of Meizonos and Ermou streets, passing through Gounari, Korinthou, Pantanassi, and Riga Feraio, and concluding at the intersection of Meizonos and Agiou Nikolaou. Following the walk, the central area of Patras will host various activities, including music, dance, creative workshops, children's activities, and health promotion booths. The event is presented by Christina Lambiri and Stefanos Konstantinidis. Participation and proceeds from the event support psychosocial programs for women with breast cancer, awareness campaigns for regular screenings, and funding for free clinical breast examinations for the local population. To support the campaign, the digital advertising company mediawall. has partnered with the initiative to offer one month of free LED videowall advertising to female entrepreneurs in Western Greece and Epirus. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Patras hosts 14th Pink the City event for breast cancer awareness Patras will host the 14th Pink the City event on October 18 to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention and early diagnosis through a symbolic walk and community activities. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patras-hosts-14th-pink-the-city-event-for-breast-cancer-awareness ### 2026-10-14: Patras to host 14th Pink the City breast cancer awareness event The Alma Zois Association will host the 14th ‘Pink the City’ in Patras on October 18, 2026, to promote breast cancer awareness, prevention, and support for affected women through a large-scale community walk. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patras-to-host-14th-pink-the-city-breast-cancer-awareness-event ### 2026-10-09: Patras hosts free breast cancer screenings for Pink the City 2026 The Pink the City 2026 campaign in Patras provided free breast cancer screenings to 194 women, with 27 referred for further testing, ahead of a major awareness walk on October 18. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patra-hosts-free-breast-cancer-screenings-via-pink-the-city-2026 ### 2026-09-21: Patras hosts breastfeeding festival to support maternal health A breastfeeding festival was held in Patras, Greece, to promote maternal health, support breastfeeding mothers, and provide community education through workshops and informational sessions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patras-hosts-breastfeeding-festival-to-support-maternal-health --- Cite as: Women's health initiatives in Patra. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/womens-health-initiatives-in-patra