The First National Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign was launched today at the Emirates Palace Hotel by Health Minister Humaid Al Qattami under the the patronage of H.H.Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Supreme Chairperson of Family Development Foundation and Honorary Head of the Higher National Anti-Breast Committee.
The campaign to be held under the title '' Break the Silence - Diagnose it Earlier and Save Your Life' will educate and guide women to understand, learn and have access to information about the importance of early detection as the best method in successfully treating breast cancer.
The Minister paid tribute to Sheikha Fatima for her founding the Committee last year for her care for health of women.
He briefed the gathering about an array of programmes and activities of the Committee.
Dr. Ahmed Al Mazrouie, Chairman of Health Authority - Abu Dhabi - gave a presentation about preparations made to render the campaign a success.
An array of programmes and activities will be lined up at health centres, hospitals, schools, social and cultural clubs and women organizations to ensure delivery of key breast cancer health messages to women in all emirates A healthcare professional will offer advice to local and expatriate women and teach them more about self examination, screening and treatment.
Educational posters and brochures about breast cancer will also be displayed in many public places to encourage women to take notice and be pro-active against Breast Cancer. Source
The campaign to be held under the title '' Break the Silence - Diagnose it Earlier and Save Your Life' will educate and guide women to understand, learn and have access to information about the importance of early detection as the best method in successfully treating breast cancer.
The Minister paid tribute to Sheikha Fatima for her founding the Committee last year for her care for health of women.
He briefed the gathering about an array of programmes and activities of the Committee.
Dr. Ahmed Al Mazrouie, Chairman of Health Authority - Abu Dhabi - gave a presentation about preparations made to render the campaign a success.
An array of programmes and activities will be lined up at health centres, hospitals, schools, social and cultural clubs and women organizations to ensure delivery of key breast cancer health messages to women in all emirates A healthcare professional will offer advice to local and expatriate women and teach them more about self examination, screening and treatment.
Educational posters and brochures about breast cancer will also be displayed in many public places to encourage women to take notice and be pro-active against Breast Cancer. Source
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