Israa University Organizes an Awareness Day to Mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Gaza – Public Relations

Israa University, in collaboration with the Health Education and Promotion Department at the Ministry of Health, organized an awareness day to mark Pink October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month). The event aimed to raise awareness of breast cancer and highlight the importance of early detection and its role in reducing the risks associated with the disease.

The awareness day was attended by Dr. Taleb Abu Mualla, Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences; Dr. Ihab Abu Al-Khair, Director of Public Relations; and Mr. Mustafa Diab, Director of Student Affairs. The Ministry of Health’s Health Education and Promotion Department was represented by a delegation comprising Dr. Hamada Abu Hassan, Mr. Walid Al-Sheikh Khalil, Mr. Mamdouh Al-Sheikh Ali, Ms. Ezzah Al-Zanain, and Mr. Islam Zaqul.

The event featured awareness lectures addressing breast cancer, the importance of early detection, and methods of prevention. It also included a range of interactive activities designed to enhance participants’ health knowledge and encourage them to adopt healthy lifestyle practices.

Organizing this event reflects Israa University’s commitment to promoting health education, raising community awareness of diseases and preventive measures, and emphasizing the importance of partnerships with healthcare institutions in implementing awareness initiatives that serve the community and promote public health.