The Health Services Academy (HSA), Islamabad has organized a breast cancer awareness session under its Pinktober 2026 campaign to promote early detection, breast health education, and preventive practices among future healthcare professionals.
ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):The Health Services Academy (HSA), Islamabad has organized a breast cancer awareness session under its Pinktober 2026 campaign to promote early detection, breast health education, and preventive practices among future healthcare professionals.
The session was organized by the Department of Nursing and Midwifery, with active participation from faculty members and students of the first batch of BS Midwifery.
The event brought together faculty members, experts from the Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) and medical professionals to highlight the importance of breast cancer awareness, timely diagnosis and access to appropriate healthcare.
A practical demonstration of breast self-examination (BSE) was also conducted to familiarize students with breast health awareness and encourage proactive health practices.
Addressing the participants, the HSA Vice Chancellor emphasized the importance of raising awareness, promoting early diagnosis and strengthening collective efforts to address breast cancer.
The session reaffirmed HSA’s commitment to health education and empowering future healthcare professionals to promote awareness and preventive care in their communities.