Prevention Saturday in Naples, free visits to the Royal Wood of Capodimonte

In Naples they resume Prevention Saturdays, initiative dedicated to the public health and easier access to cancer screening. Saturday 24st January health workers of the ASL Napoli 1 Center will be present at the Real Bosco di Capodimonte, at the Porta Piccola entrance on Via Miano, to offer free healthcare services to local residents. The event is part of a structured prevention program designed to promptly detect certain common diseases. Admission is free, subject to availability, with the goal of reducing informational and organizational barriers.

When and where do the Prevention Saturdays take place?

The appointment with Prevention Saturdays is set for Saturday January 24, with activities foreseen by the 9: 00 to 18: 00. The choice of Real Bosco di Capodimonte It responds to a logic of accessibility and visibility, offering a central and recognizable space for citizens. The indicated entrance is that of Small Gate, in Via Miano, easily reachable by public transport.

The weekend schedule allows for broader participation, including people who struggle to balance work commitments and health checkups during weekdays. The free-entry format encourages immediate use, although it requires careful attention to schedules due to the limited number of available services. The in-person presence of healthcare professionals allows for clear and direct contact, without intermediate steps or complex procedures.

What free screenings are available

They will be available during the day cancer screening Targeted at different age groups, according to regional prevention protocols. The services offered meet specific criteria, defined by age and gender, with the aim of identifying risk situations early.

Before listing the services, it's helpful to clarify that prevention isn't the same as diagnosis, but rather represents an essential tool for identifying early signs and properly targeting further investigations. Free access eliminates one of the main barriers to participation, especially among population groups less inclined to undergo periodic checkups.

• Mammography for women in the age group 50–69 years, with the possibility of execution and reservation.
• Pap test and HPV test for women between And 25 64 years, dedicated to the prevention of cervical cancer.
• Delivery of the colon rectum kit for men and women aged 50–69, a fundamental tool for colon screening.