KACST Launches 'Your Awareness Makes a Difference' Campaign to Raise Awareness of Head and Neck Cancer

The National Cancer Awareness Campaign, “Kaan,” launched today its awareness campaign on head and neck cancer, which will run throughout September 2026 under the slogan “Your Awareness Makes the Difference.” The initiative aims to raise awareness about the disease, its types, associated risk factors, and preventive measures, while emphasizing the importance of recognizing symptoms and consulting a physician when necessary.

Dr. Khaled Al-Saleh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of “Kaan,” stated that awareness constitutes a fundamental aspect of cancer control efforts. He highlighted the importance of enhancing public knowledge about head and neck cancer and its risk factors, and encouraging the adoption of healthy behaviors that contribute to prevention.

He explained that head and neck cancer encompasses a group of cancers affecting various regions of the head and neck. He noted that educating the public about these types and their associated risk factors is one of the main pillars of the campaign during September, aiming to improve the health literacy of community members.

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Al-Saleh pointed out that 2022 data revealed that head and neck cancer ranked tenth among the most common types of cancer among Kuwaiti men, and eighth among non-Kuwaiti men. He emphasized that these figures underscore the importance of continuing awareness efforts regarding the disease, its risk factors, and preventive measures.

He added that the campaign program includes organizing awareness exhibitions at several health centers and hospitals to directly reach community members and provide them with information and health guidance related to head and neck cancer. Additionally, awareness materials and leaflets will be disseminated via social media platforms to reach a broader audience and deliver health messages in a simplified and reliable manner.

He further noted that the campaign also includes organizing educational lectures for healthcare professionals, including doctors and nursing staff, with the aim of enhancing their knowledge of head and neck cancer and supporting the role of health personnel in awareness and health education.

Al-Saleh affirmed that “Kaan” strives, through its campaigns, to deliver awareness messages to all segments of society, while emphasizing the role of healthcare workers as key partners in spreading awareness and fostering a culture of prevention.

He called on community members to follow the campaign’s content and benefit from its activities and awareness materials, stressing that raising awareness about head and neck cancer and enhancing knowledge of prevention methods and risk factors represents an important step toward a more informed and health-conscious society.