Free Breast Cancer Screenings for Women a Success in Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten Prime Minister Dr. Luc Marcelina visited a free breast and health screening event on Saturday, October 3, 2026, held at the Vineyard building in Great Bay. The event was organized through a collaboration between the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC), the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (VSA), and the Positive Foundation. The initiative aimed to provide women in Sint Maarten with accessible, no-cost health screenings, including breast cancer detection. The Prime Minister's attendance underscored the government's support for women's health initiatives on the island. Events like this are particularly significant in Caribbean communities where access to preventive healthcare can be limited. The collaboration between an academic medical institution, a government ministry, and a nonprofit organization reflects a growing model of community health outreach in Sint Maarten.