PinkDrive partners with Tygerberg Hospital to enhance breast cancer diagnostics
The PinkDrive operates South Africa’s mobile mammography and gynaecology units, delivering essential cancer education, screening, and referral services to underserved communities across the country.
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As part of efforts to enhance breast cancer diagnostic services, the PinkDrive has stepped up to assist Tygerberg Hospital during a critical installation phase of a new mammography system. Tygerberg Hospital, a cornerstone of healthcare in the Western Cape, is in the process of upgrading its mammography capabilities - a much-needed enhancement aimed at improving long-term diagnostic services for its patients.
The installation of the new mammography unit signifies a major investment in healthcare infrastructure, ensuring that Tygerberg can continue to provide high-quality services. However, the installation process poses a challenge, particularly regarding the continuity of mammography services for patients who rely on them. In response, Tygerberg Hospital has partnered with PinkDrive to bridge this gap and maintain essential services during the transition.
To ensure patients receive uninterrupted care, PinkDrive has made its Mobile Mammography Unit available at Tygerberg Hospital. This provision responds to the needs of the community while allowing the hospital to focus on implementing its new system. However, operations for the mobile unit are not without costs, emphasising the urgent need for financial support.
"World Cancer Day is around the corner, and this partnership is particularly poignant as we approach the event on 4 February 2026, themed 'United by Unique'," said Noelene Kotschan, CEO and Founder of PinkDrive. "This day reminds us that each cancer journey is distinct, yet the collective effort is crucial for enhancing patient outcomes. We are calling on partners to help sustain this service and ensure patients do not face disadvantages during this transition.”
Dr Roshni Mistry from Tygerberg Hospital expressed their gratitude for PinkDrive's support, saying: "The upgrade of our equipment is an important investment in improving long-term diagnostic services for patients across the Western Cape. Collaborating with PinkDrive during this installation underscores our commitment to patient care."
In light of this initiative, PinkDrive is appealing to corporate partners and the private sector in Cape Town to contribute towards the operational costs of the Mobile Mammography Unit. In addition, the PinkDrive Cancer Screening Truck will be available for a short period in Cape Town, offering Corporate Wellness services while the truck is in the area.
This collaborative effort highlights the essential nature of partnerships in healthcare, particularly in the fight against cancer. Together, by pooling resources and expertise, Tygerberg Hospital and PinkDrive are working to ensure that every patient receives the care they deserve, even during times of change.