Medindia LOGIN REGISTER
Medindia
Advertisement

Dubai to commence free breast cancer screening

by Medindia Content Team on September 25, 2006 at 5:32 PM
Dubai to commence free breast cancer screening

Dubai: With a motive of enabling women the best possible avenues to maintain good health, the UAE is about to commence a free breast cancer screening in Dubai, scheduled to begin next month.

The tests will enable all women in the emirate, UAE nationals, expatriates and visitors, to avail timely screening to detect early signs of breast cancer, which is absolutely essential to achieve better treatment outcomes.

Advertisement

Dr Hajer Al Hosani, Director of the Maternal and Child Health Department under the Ministry of Health in Abu Dhabi said" Our programme is free of charge and it's for everybody and any nationality. You don't even require a health card .Every female has the right to be examined ... and the solution is to detect early and offer the right treatment."

The Preventative National Screening Programme expects to screen nearly 46000 women annually. According to data between 1998 and 2002, nearly 1000 women in the UAE were in the grips of this disease.

To avail the screen, an appointment can be made at the following numbers: 02-621-5525 or 02-631-1172

Source: Medindia
SAV
Font : A-A+

Advertisement

Advertisement
Advertisement

Recommended Readings

Latest Women Health News

Could Zinc Be the New Solution for Vaginal Yeast Infections?
New findings lead to advancements in treating vaginal yeast infections by offering fresh insights into how microbes within the body absorb zinc.
AI Tool Precisely Detects Postpartum Hemorrhage
An AI tool called Flan-T5 identified postpartum hemorrhage with 95% precision and detected 47% patients with the condition.
Active Scrutiny of Cervical Lesions Fuels Long-Term Cervical Cancer Risk
Active surveillance of cervical lesions was associated with higher cervical cancer risk in the long term compared to its removal.
Contraceptive Pills To Go Over-the-Counter Sale in Japan
Japan initiated the trial of selling morning-after contraceptive tablets over-the-counter in an effort to lower abortion rates and solace for rape victims.
Urinary Tract Infections Surge in Indian Women Due to Ignorance
The rising number of urinary tract infections (UTIs) among Indian women can be attributed primarily to social stigma and a lack of awareness.
View All
This site uses cookies to deliver our services.By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy, and our Terms of Use  Ok, Got it. Close
×

Dubai to commence free breast cancer screening Personalised Printable Document (PDF)

Please complete this form and we'll send you a personalised information that is requested

You may use this for your own reference or forward it to your friends.

Please use the information prudently. If you are not a medical doctor please remember to consult your healthcare provider as this information is not a substitute for professional advice.

Name *

Email Address *

Country *

Areas of Interests