University of Basrah Hosts Official Ceremony to Conclude Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

The College of Administration and Economics at the University of Basrah, in collaboration with Al-Zahra College of Medicine, held an official ceremony to mark the conclusion of a breast cancer awareness campaign themed "Your Health is a Priority, Your Awareness is Your Protection." The campaign, which spanned five days, was overseen by the Women’s Affairs units of both colleges.
The event was attended by the President of the University of Basrah, Dr. Majid Abdul-Hamid Al-Kaabi; the Deans of the College of Administration and Economics, Dr. Abdul-Hussein Tawfiq Shibli; Al-Zahra College of Medicine, Dr. Jawad Ramadan Fadl; and the College of Law, Dr. Aqeel Fadhil Hamad. Also in attendance were the Director of the Student Affairs Department, Dr. Shukri Shaker Falih, and the Director of the Women’s Affairs Division at the University Presidency. Representatives from the Basrah Health Directorate, Al-Thaqalain Oncology Hospital, and the "Dose of Hope" (Jur'at Amal) team also participated, alongside a gathering of faculty members, staff, and students.
The ceremony began with the national anthem, the recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha in honor of the martyrs, and a reading of verses from the Holy Quran. This was followed by speeches emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts between academic and healthcare sectors to promote preventive awareness and support women.
The proceedings concluded with the recognition of supporting organizations and the presentation of certificates of appreciation to the participants for their contributions, with a strong emphasis on the continued sustainability of such health and community-focused initiatives.