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Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar

The ‘Faculty of Management Sciences’ organized a seminar on breast
cancer awareness on October 24, 2022. Speaking about this terrible
cancer, whose incidence rate is high in Asia and regrettably highest in
Pakistan, Dr. Mahira Dastagir of
“Shaukat Khanum Memorial
Cancer Hospital & Research
Center” (SKMCH&RC) and
moderator Ms. Sophia Anjum
answered questions from the
audience. They exchanged details on the signs, symptoms, and treatment.
Additionally, they discussed methods for early detection that can improve the
cure rate.

Awareness Campaign – Cysterhood

Woman health is a key area pf concern in the University
community. Since we have 50% population of female
student, we already focus on their health and wellbeing.
Therefore, raising awareness about their health issues
can always be fruitful. The campaign ‘Cysterhood’ on
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome was aimed at creating
awareness among the girls and women, particularly the
university going females as a large number of them face
various complicated health issues. The campaign was
initiated by a student of the ‘Media and Communication
Studies Department’.

Survey shows many women may not be getting
information and support they need for a condition that
causes infertility and is linked with a host of health risks.
PCOS the most common hormone disorder in adolescent
girls and women globally, affecting about one in 10 across their lifespan, and is a
leading cause of menstrual dysfunction and infertility (Alberta Women’s Health
Foundation).

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