University of Basrah Hosts Awareness Seminar Titled "Ask Someone with Experience"
The Women’s Affairs Unit at the College of Administration and Economics, in collaboration with the Women’s Affairs Unit at the Al-Zahra College of Medicine at the University of Basrah, organized a seminar titled "Ask Someone with Experience." The event was part of a breast cancer awareness campaign themed "Your Health is a Priority; Your Awareness is Your Protection."
The seminar aimed to raise awareness about the disease, highlight the importance of psychological and social support for those affected, and foster a culture of hope.
Featuring a presentation by Inas Jawdat Al-Badran—representing the "Dose of Hope" (lJuraat Amal) team the seminar explored personal experiences in confronting the illness and the role such experiences play in providing community support.
The seminar concluded with recommendations to stand in solidarity with those affected, transform awareness into sustainable preventive behavior through regular screenings, and expand psychological and social support initiatives to enhance the quality of life for those living with the disease.