On the directives of Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Rhandhawa and under the supervision of Executive Director of Capital Hospital and Head of the Surgery Department Dr. Naeem Taj, Capital Hospital successfully organized an Academic Symposium on Breast Cancer Awareness on Wednesday. The event, held in connection with the international Breast Cancer Awareness Month, aimed to promote vital awareness about early detection, prevention, and modern treatment options for breast cancer among women. The symposium was meticulou Dr. Yasmeen Iqbal, General & Breast Cancer Surgeon at the hospital.
The ceremony was graced by special guests Syed Nafasat Raza, Member Engineering, representing the Chairman CDA, and Ms. Rabia Aurangzeb, Commissioner of the Islamabad Employees Social Security Institution (IESSI). Both dignitaries commended Capital Hospital’s proactive efforts in raising public health awareness and its dedicated focus on promoting essential women’s health initiatives.
The event featured a panel of distinguished medical experts who delivered insightful presentations. Renowned guest speakers included Dr. Erum Najeeb (Breast Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgeon), Professor Naeem Zia, Professor Azam Yusaf, Dr. Professor Rakhshanda Rashid and Dr. Tanseer Asghar. Their talks highlighted the critical importance of timely screening and elaborated on contemporary, effective treatment approaches.
Addressing the audience Dr. Muhammad Naeem Taj Executive Director of Capital Hospital emphasized that breast cancer is curable if diagnosed early. He urged all women to undergo regular checkups and not to ignore the early warning signs. He added that this symposium is a testament to their unwavering commitment to public health education and preventive care.
The event concluded with a note of thanks from chief guest Syed Nafasat Raza, who led a collective pledge to continue robust efforts towards early diagnosis and widespread awareness, aiming to significantly reduce the burden of breast cancer in Pakistan.