Awareness Conference on Breast and Bone Cancers Held at Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan Tertiary and Specialization Hospital

The conference was attended by Dr. Enayatullah Enayat, Director of the hospital, as well as trainers, trainee doctors and other healthcare professionals. Dr. Enayatullah Enayat outlined the objectives of the conference and emphasized the importance of such scientific and awareness-raising conferences in strengthening healthcare professionals’ capacity and raising public awareness.

He also provided information on disease prevention and control, highlighting early detection and diagnosis, appropriate treatment, elimination of risk factors, effective monitoring and evaluation, coordination among relevant institutions, a robust health system, and the provision of necessary financial resources as essential measures for preventing and controlling diseases.

Furthermore, Dr. Isa Khan Shams, a specialist trainer in the hospital’s Laparoscopic and General Surgery Department, shared general information on breast cancer and global statistics on its incidence with the participants.

Similarly, Dr. Shakeeb Mohibi, a specialist trainer in the hospital’s Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, discussed the types of bone cancer, potential signs and symptoms, timely diagnosis, necessary examinations, and available treatment options.

The conference aimed to strengthen healthcare professionals’ capacity and raise awareness of breast and bone cancers, improve recognition of potential signs and symptoms, and emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment.