The University of Technology holds a workshop on early detection of breast cancer
Under the patronage of the President of the University of Technology, Professor Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Hassan Al-Ghabban, the Office of the Assistant President of the University for Scientific Affairs - Division of Chemical, Biological and Radiological Safety and Security, in cooperation with the Environmental Research Center, the Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, the Women’s Empowerment Unit, the Center for Continuing Education, and the Primary Health Care Sector - the Health Center at the University of Technology, established In conjunction with the celebrations of International Women's Day,on 8th of March, a workshop entitled (Early detection of breast cancer).
The workshop aimed to spread awareness to reduce the risks of breast cancer through a presentation on the symptoms of the disease, treatment, and the most important screening centers in Baghdad on the Rusafa and Karkh sides.
The session was chaired by A.M.D. Mahmoud Halim flowers.
The lecture was given by Dr. Naqa Muhammad Hassan, a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics from the university’s health center, in which she urged the necessity of conducting periodic examinations for women for early detection of the disease and the most important risk factors that can be avoided to help reduce the risk of infection.
During the workshop, cards bearing the slogan of the Breast Cancer Campaign, or what is known as the pink ribbon symbol, were distributed to help encourage periodic examination and increase women’s health awareness regarding the fight against breast cancer, which is part of a series of social support concerned with women’s health
