'Kaan' and 'University' organize cancer awareness event

Kuwait University, under the patronage of University President Dr. Dina Al-Milhem and in collaboration with the National Cancer Awareness Campaign “Kaan,” will host the event “Public Health and Cancer Prevention” next Wednesday. The event includes an awareness exhibition and a scientific seminar featuring a select group of specialists in medical and health fields, aiming to enhance awareness of the importance of prevention and early detection, and to reinforce health practices that help reduce the risk of cancer.

The event will feature a seminar titled “Early Awareness Makes a Difference” at 10:30 a.m. in the Administrative Auditorium (G20). The seminar will address the importance of health awareness and cancer prevention, the role of early detection in improving the chances of identifying the disease and managing it in its early stages, and will highlight medical and behavioral aspects related to community health.

Participants in the seminar include: Dr. Ahmed Salman, Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health Practice at Kuwait University; Dr. Hessa Al-Shahin, Board Member of the Anti-Smoking and Cancer Association and Coordinator of the Breast Cancer Initiative; Dr. Mohammed Qadomi, Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the College of Pharmacy; and Dr. Mona Al-Sanea, Acting Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at the College of Dentistry.

Other participants include: Dr. Abeer Al-Bahouh, Director of Health Promotion, Family Medicine Consultant, and Certified International Trainer at the Ministry of Health; Dr. Anwar Hamoud Al-Balool, Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Medicine at the College of Medicine; and Dr. Esraa Al-Khassawneh, Associate Professor and Acting Head of the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the College of Public Health.

The event will begin with the opening of the awareness exhibition in the lobby of the University Administration Building, allowing university members and visitors to review educational materials and activities related to public health and cancer prevention, as well as the importance of adopting healthy behaviors and undergoing appropriate screenings for early detection.

This event is part of the cooperation between Kuwait University and the “Kaan” Campaign to support awareness initiatives and strengthen health culture, leveraging academic and medical expertise to disseminate knowledge about cancer prevention and encouraging community members to prioritize their health and adopt preventive behaviors, thereby enhancing societal awareness of the importance of early detection.