An awareness session held in connection with breast cancer awareness month highlighted the importance of early detection, timely screening and community education to improve treatment outcomes and save lives.
Breast cancer awareness session stresses early detection
ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP): An awareness session held in connection with breast cancer awareness month highlighted the importance of early detection, timely screening and community education to improve treatment outcomes and save lives.
District Health Officer (DHO) Islamabad Dr. Syeda Rashida Batool attended the session as chief guest, accompanied by EPI/Mobile Health Services Unit (MSU) In-charge Dr. Shazia Gul.
Addressing the participants, Dr. Rashida Batool emphasized the importance of breast self-examination, timely medical screening and breaking the stigma associated with breast cancer.
She said early diagnosis could significantly improve treatment outcomes and save lives, while community-level awareness was essential to encouraging women to seek timely medical advice.
She also stressed the need to promote health education and ensure that women had access to reliable information about breast cancer symptoms, screening and available healthcare services.
The DHO appreciated the School of Health Sciences, particularly its School of Community Medicine, for actively contributing to health education and community engagement through awareness initiatives.
She called for continued efforts by healthcare institutions and public health professionals to strengthen breast cancer awareness and encourage preventive healthcare practices.
At the conclusion of the session, a commemorative shield was presented to Dr. Rashida Batool in recognition of her services and contributions to public health and awareness initiatives.
