As part of the university’s social responsibility towards society, under the slogan “Pink October Day”, Mohamed Boudiaf University in M’sila organized a day to raise awareness to fight against breast cancer In “Ibn El Haitham” auditorium at the university pole, in the presence of local civil and military authorities of the Province. Mr Abdelkarim BETIOUI the Secretary General of the Province was present, who launched the official opening of this day, starting with the speech of the Rector of the University Professor Kamel Bedari, who confirmed the importance of the role of the University on raising awareness for fight against this disease. The works was started by the contribution of:
– “El Amel” Association; Fight against cancer
– Student Club at the university called “Voice of Conscience”
– Hospital “Zahraoui” / Oncology Department
– A group of good specialist doctors in the Province such as:
Dr. GHADBANE Farid Sami,
Dr. ZITOUNI Omar,
Dr. KOLAI Houria,
Dr. ZITOUNI Lilia …. and others.
Those doctors have made interesting presentations on this disease that affects thousands of women each year in Algeria.Several topics were discussed during this day, such as:
• Presentation of the disease and its types.
• Symptoms and means of diagnosis.
• History of the disease and the means of treatment
• Latest statistics of this disease in Algeria compared to other countries in the world … etc.
In this day, It was mainly focused on providing advice to university female students and employees, the importance of early detection and awareness-raising of the risks of breast cancer. Many women were present thanks to the contribution of specialist doctors in a room for medical examination, and this, to break the barriers of fear in women. This awareness day was marked by the presence of 03 sick women who managed to overcome this disease, as examples for the other women who participated, to encourage them to fight against this disease.In this day, an exhibition of books and brochures on identification, prevention and treatment of this disease was organized. Also, an explanation is made about the different foods that can harm the health of the patient and lead to the increase of cancer cells and complication of the disease. This awareness day was concluded by honoring participants and taking collective photos as souvenirs.It should be pointed out that since its adoption of the 2017/2022 strategic plan, the university is striving to be more open to its social and economic environment, and to contribute to local development of the Province, in order to be an effective actor with all its researchers and research laboratories in the university.
