Staff Report
OKARA: In order to create awareness about breast cancer, a seminar and walk was held at the University of Okara (UO) here on Thursday.
Breast Cancer Awareness
A number of oncologists from the District Headquarters Hospital Okara imparted necessary information to the female teachers and students regarding cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Mrs. Riaz, a cancer survivor, also attended the event and shared her experience with the participants. Pink ribbons and awareness literature were distributed among 2000 female faculty and students.
According to the data of Pink Ribbon Pakistan, an organization working for cancer awareness, every 9th woman in Pakistan is at high risk of breast cancer and this disease claims 40,000 lives annually. The focal person of the activities, Dr. Nasrin Akhtar, endorsed the idea of communication to raise awareness not only among the students but their families and society at large. She highlighted the importance of health literacy for women. Program organizer, Dr. Nida, highlighted the importance of breast cancer awareness for all.
The Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Muhammad Wajid, lauded the event organizers’ efforts and advised them to take this programme to the community as well.
