The Breast Cancer Awareness Program – Pinktober 2023 was celebrated on 16th October 2023 on the Theme – “Close the Care Gap,” at Al Qassimi Women and Children Hospital, Sharjah as a Community Engagement Program, organized by the IV year BSN students 2020 Batch in co-ordination with AQWCH.
The focus of our awareness program was to build awareness, connect community and encourage hope.
Various activities were held in the cafeteria block which was kick started by Unfolding of Theme by Ms Fatemeh Mustafa, IV Year BSN student. The activities included Quiz on Breast Cancer, Awareness talks on Warning signs and symptoms of breast cancer among females and males, Breast Self-Examination and lifestyle modification to reduce risk of Breast Cancer. Totally 17 IV Year BSN students participated in the program.
The program was attended by patients and their attenders, Nursing Staff, Doctors and Nursing students from RAK College of Nursing.
