Early Detection Initiative for Diseases at Deraya University – Breast Cancer

Deraya University Launched the Early Detection Initiative for Diseases, and the first step was about Breast Cancer in Cooperation with the Baheya Foundation. The Sustainability Research Center at Deraya University launched the “Early Detection Initiative for Diseases,” and its first activity was about early detection of breast cancer in cooperation with the Baheya Foundation. This event is part of the university’s continuing efforts to raise awareness of health issues and encourage community health. Its time, during World Breast Cancer Awareness Month, signifies the university’s innovative role in promoting such important health programs(read more).

Several notable guests, demonstrating the cooperation and support of local leaders, attended the current event.

Ms. Radwa Al-Khatib, Public Relations Officer at Baheya Foundation; Prof. Dr. Yasser Mohamed Abdel Gawad, Consultant Oncologist and Director General of the Oncology Institute in Minya; Mr. Magdy Okasha, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Minya; Ms. Manal Abdel Salam Ahmed (Member of the National Council for Women in Minya); attended the event.

Under the patronage of Prof. Irene Atef, Vice President of Community and International Affairs, and Prof. Mohamed Mostafa, Vice President of Education and Student Affairs, in addition to a group of academic figures, students, and faculty members.

The Importance of Breast Cancer Early Detection

One of the most common diseases affecting women worldwide is breast cancer. The WHO –World Health Organization– states that one of the most crucial elements in lowering the death rates from breast cancer is early detection.

Frequent screening decreases treatment costs and improves the likelihood of a favorable outcome by identifying cancers in their early stages. Regular breast cancer checking has been linked to a significantly greater survival rate for women than for those whose disease is discovered in an advanced stage, according to studies

In this context, the event highlighted the importance of self-examination and periodic medical examinations for women. Ms. Radwa Al-Khatib, Public Relations Officer at *Baheya Foundation*, indicated that the Baheya Foundation always seeks to support women across Egypt by providing free healthcare and raising awareness of the importance of periodic examination, which helps improve quality of life and increase health awareness.

An exclusive women’s seminar to increase awareness of breast cancer

An awareness conference for women with breast cancer was arranged as part of today’s events, with an emphasis on the significance of routine medical exams and periodic self-examination.

The session included the most recent medical procedures and treatment approaches for breast cancer, as well as practical advice on how to do a self-examination correctly and identify early warning signals. Additionally, attendees had the chance to ask questions and engage with specialists, which helped them become more conscious of the importance of maintaining good health and scheduling routine examinations.

Cooperation between Deraya University and the Baheya Foundation

This program is a component of the partnership between the Baheya Foundation and Deraya University(read more), which seeks to advance public health and increase understanding of the significance of early disease diagnosis.

Through this partnership, Deraya University seeks to support community health issues and implement initiatives that directly impact people’s lives. The university also aims to provide its students with the opportunity to learn about important health issues and participate in awareness campaigns that enhance their role as active citizens in society(read more).

Dr. Yasser Abdel Gawad, Consultant Oncologist and Director General of the Oncology Institute in Minya pointed out that such initiatives represent an important step in spreading health awareness among community members and promoting the importance of early screening not only for breast cancer but for many other diseases, such as immune diseases and digestive system diseases.

Deraya University’s Contribution to Raising Community Health Awareness

By planning events, and campaigns and providing ongoing education to its students and community members, Deraya University contributes significantly to raising health awareness in the area.

The university contributes to providing awareness courses and specialized workshops for its students to provide them with the necessary knowledge about the importance of early detection of diseases and how to spread health awareness among people (read more).

Early Detection Initiative within the Framework of Social Responsibility

The Early Detection of Breast Cancer Initiative is one of the many activities organized by Deraya University Center for Research in Sustainability

to promote public health within the framework of its social responsibility. In this context, the university, in cooperation with the Baheya Foundation and the National Council for Women in Minya Governorate, organized a campaign for the early detection of diseases for women, which allowed them to undergo medical examinations free.

Women participated in the campaign in significant numbers and benefited from the free medical care offered. Campaign participants emphasized the significance of these efforts in raising health awareness and motivating women to take charge of their health by getting regular checkups to identify illnesses early.

Protocol of Cooperation between Deraya University and Baheya Foundation.

The university has signed a cooperation protocol with the Baheya Foundation to provide practical training opportunities for university students at Bahia Foundation to enhance their practical and professional skills in the field of healthcare. (read more)

This protocol is an important step towards improving the practical education of university students, as it allows them to work in a real medical environment and learn how to deal with medical cases.

Through this cooperation, students will be able to apply what they have learned academically in healthcare environments, which increases their practical capabilities and qualifies them to contribute effectively to society.

This cooperation also contributes to enhancing students’ social responsibility and allows them to learn through community service.

The impact of health initiatives on the local community Health initiatives such as those organized by Deraya University plays a major role in improving community health and increasing individuals’ awareness of the importance of regular checkups and early detection of diseases.

Research indicates that by promoting early detection, health awareness initiatives help lower disease rates and improve recovery possibilities. Free exams are another way to encourage those with limited incomes to get the tests they need.