National Bank of Kuwait Organizes Breast Cancer Awareness Event
The National Bank of Kuwait hosted a discussion panel on breast cancer awareness, featuring Dr. Shatha Al-Najdi and Human Resources Director Afrah Al-Arbash.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
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The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) organized a comprehensive awareness discussion session for its staff, coinciding with the global Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in line with its corporate responsibility and steadfast commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of its workforce. The session, which drew wide participation from various departments, was presented by a breast cancer survivor and aimed to raise health awareness regarding the importance of early detection, break the stigma and fear associated with the disease, and promote a culture of prevention and healthy lifestyles among NBK’s personnel.
A simplified yet scientific explanation was provided by Dr. Shatha Al-Najdi, a diagnostic radiology consultant, covering the nature of the disease, key risk factors, and early warning signs that warrant immediate medical examination. The session also introduced the latest methods for self-examination and routine diagnostic screening, addressed attendees’ questions, and offered vital signs and body mass index (BMI) assessments, along with individual nutritional consultations.
The event also announced the winners of the “Every Step Counts” challenge, initiated by NBK to encourage physical activity and raise awareness about ways to combat breast cancer.
Human capital is our true wealth
On this occasion, Afraj Al-Arbash, Director of Human Resources Management at NBK, stated, “We believe that human capital is our true wealth. From this perspective, we spare no effort in creating a supportive and health-promoting work environment. This discussion session reflects our commitment to our responsibilities and our dedication to spreading health awareness across all bank departments.”
She emphasized that organizing such awareness initiatives aligns with the bank’s priority of ensuring employee safety, noting that attention to health and awareness directly impacts the professional and personal quality of life of female employees. This underscores NBK’s ongoing commitment to caring for its human resources, who are the cornerstone of the bank’s success and sustainability.
She encouraged female employees to make regular screenings a sustainable preventive habit that contributes to protecting both their families and their work environment.
A noble health message
Al-Arbash added that breast cancer awareness during October is not merely an annual activity, but a noble health and humanitarian message through which the bank aims to empower participants with correct medical knowledge and guidelines that help raise health awareness, reduce risks, and achieve better recovery rates and early treatment outcomes.
She concluded, “We believe that quality of life in the workplace is an integral part of the bank’s comprehensive plans. Therefore, we ensured that this initiative serves as a practical step within a series of awareness programs aimed at enhancing overall healthcare standards. We look forward to launching more targeted initiatives for all our employees in the coming period.”
This event adds to the awareness campaign launched by the bank on its social media platforms, where numerous videos were published in collaboration with the “Be Strong” team of survivors to provide essential advice on coping with and confronting the disease, while emphasizing the importance of consistently adopting a healthy lifestyle to reduce infection rates in society.
