More than a hundred participants attended the ‘Pink October’ event organised by the Women Community Leaders’ Forum (WCLF) in Qatar, in collaboration with Qatar Women’s Sport Committee on 28 October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the need for breast cancer prevention.
The fun-filled event was attended by 105 community participants from across 15 countries namely Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, South Africa, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and the Philippines.
The lead speaker for the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign was Dr. Navitha Aziz, an Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist from Wellkins Medical Centre in Qatar. She made an informative presentation about cancer, its signs and symptoms, its risk factors and prevention. She also debunked some myths about cancer and stressed the importance of being ‘breast-aware’ and conducting regular breast self-examination. Dr. Aziz advised participants to protect themselves against cancer by going for regular screening and mammogram for early detection and treatment.
Volunteer nurses from United Nurses of India-Qatar also made a demonstration about self-breast examination in addition to offering free vital sign checks to participants. Staff from East Optics were also present to offer free eye check-ups and gifted eyeglasses to participants in addition to gift vouchers and coupons sponsored by Radisson Blu and Queens Beauty Centre and Spa.
The attendees also had fun at a Zumba class by Pipit Nufianti, a volunteer from Indonesia, and a Pound exercise by Lena Liew, a volunteer from Malaysia. Some light refreshments and water were donated by Naija Restaurant Doha. Lunch also provided.
The organisers offered special appreciations to the Building and Wood Workers International (BWI) for their continuous unwavering support.