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From Mohamed Al – Kandari
KUWAIT, Jan. 31 (KUNA) – The Kuwait Cancer Center on Thursday launched Gulf Awareness Week, which aims to educate all target groups about health and protect Gulf societies from the dangers of the disease. .
Dr Khuloud Al-Ali, director of the Center, told KUNA that the unified Gulf campaign was being held under the auspices of the Gulf Cancer Center in cooperation with the Gulf Union for the Fight Against Cancer, which aims to unite media messages within the GCC.
Al-Ali added that the awareness campaign was launched for the fourth consecutive time in the Gulf, on the occasion of the World Cancer Awareness Day organized by the World Health Organization and called on governments and their bodies to unite their efforts and make the decisions that are required to fight this disease. In cancer.
The events were held under the patronage of Dr. Sheikh Al-Sabah, Minister of Health, reflecting the interest of the Ministry and the Kuwait Cancer Center in cancer awareness and culture.
The 40% of prevention, 40% of cure and 40% of prevention, make it possible to prevent cancer thanks to healthy lifestyles, to a healthy diet, to the physical activity and to a healthy weight.
She explained that the remaining 40% represented the disease's cure rate for early detection of disease through training of primary care physicians, dentists and nurses on how to detect the disease, in addition to to inform the community of the symptoms of the disease and the importance of early detection.
Al Ali emphasized the importance of cooperation between medical specialists as well as public-interest organizations and government and private organizations as part of the unified Gulf campaign to raise awareness of health and safety issues. to protect Gulf society from the dangers of cancer.
She explained that the cooperation between these organizations was aimed at sensitizing each individual in the community to the risk factors that could contribute to the disease, be it environmental or nutritional.
This year, the Kuwait Cancer Center underscores the importance of educating individuals and communities about early detection of cancer and its importance for improving the chances of healing, improving overall patient perception, dispelling misconceptions in the first place. about the disease, reduce fear and hide it.
Gulf Cancer Week also includes outreach conferences outside the center in several areas, a marathon, a marathon walk, a health food table at a market and other events all week long. (End) mkk / bb
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