Karachi: Patel Hospital organized an Awareness Walk and an informative session on the occasion of World Cancer Day to raise public awareness about cancer and emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
A large number of healthcare professionals and members of the public attended the awareness session. On this occasion, Dr. Mehwish Sheikh, Consultant Medical Oncologist, shared valuable insights on the early detection, treatment, and screening of cancer. She stressed that timely diagnosis significantly increases the chances of successful treatment.
The Deputy Medical Director of Patel Hospital, Dr. Imran highlighted that lack of awareness about cancer often prevents patients from seeking timely treatment. He emphasized that awareness is the key to encouraging early diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, Farhan Asadi, Director of Communications & Resource Development, stated that the primary objective of this awareness walk was to educate the public about the dangers of cancer and the importance of prevention. He further added that Patel Hospital remains committed to such initiatives to ensure maximum outreach and awareness.
As part of the event, Patel Hospital also organized an Awareness Walk, where doctors, medical experts, and citizens actively participated. The walk aimed to spread accurate information about cancer and educate people on preventive measures against this life-threatening disease.
The event concluded with the distribution of certificates among the participants to appreciate their contributions toward promoting health awareness. Patel Hospital’s management reaffirmed their commitment to organizing more awareness sessions in the future to encourage a healthy lifestyle and provide essential information on disease prevention. They emphasized that raising awareness about cancer and ensuring timely treatment are the most effective ways to combat this illness and promote public health.
