In line with Al Ryada University for Science and Technology’s (RST) commitment to strengthening its community role and promoting health awareness among students and staff, a breast cancer awareness seminar was organized under the patronage of Dr. Yehia Mabrouk, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Prof. Dr. Reda Hegazy, University President.
The Faculty of Nursing organized the seminar in collaboration with Baheya Hospital to raise awareness about breast cancer and highlight the importance of early detection, screening methods, and prevention, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Naglaa Abdel Mawgood, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing.
The seminar was attended by a delegation from Baheya Hospital, including Dr. Soheir Mohamed Soheir El-Sayed Hassan, Head of the Medical Projects Department; Dr. Basma Rashad Mohamed El-Fakharany, Training Department Manager; and Dr. Noha Mohamed Abdel Hamid Mahmoud, Deputy Surgeon and Awareness Lecturer.
The seminar addressed the importance of awareness initiatives and the role of education and training in disseminating accurate medical information. It also covered breast cancer, its most common signs and symptoms, screening methods, the importance of early detection, and the role of community awareness in supporting patients and correcting misconceptions associated with the disease.
The event was attended by several faculty members, assistant staff, and administrative employees, alongside members of the Faculty of Nursing Student Union and a number of the faculty’s students, who actively participated in the awareness activities.
Through such events, Al Ryada University reaffirms its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote health and community awareness among its students, emphasizing that university education extends beyond academic learning to serving individuals and society.
