University of Basrah organised a lecture on the Importance of Mammograms for Early Breast Cancer Detection
The Women’s Affairs Unit at the College of Administration and Economics, University of Basrah in collaboration with Al-Zahra College of Medicine organized an awareness lecture titled "Mammograms: A Window to a Safer Life," as part of the campaign "Your Health is a Priority; Your Awareness is Your Protection."
The lecture aimed to raise awareness about the importance of mammography in the early detection of breast cancer. It was delivered by Dr. Saif Salah Mahdi, who explained the role of mammograms in identifying tissue changes and improving treatment outcomes, in line with medical recommendations.
The lecture emphasized the importance of promoting health literacy and encouraging preventive screenings, while also calling for strengthened collaboration between academic and medical institutions to support early detection efforts and serve the community.