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Altaf Hamid Rao
MIRPUR ( AJK); Octobe 18 ; : A Pink October awareness walk was held here on Sunday, jointly by IDF and Ummah Care Foundation (UCF) to raise public awareness about breast cancer and highlight the importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment.
The walk started from the Kashmir Institute of Cardiology, passed through the main thoroughfare and concluded at the Divisional Headquarters Teaching Hospital Mirpur.
Associate Professor Dr Gohar Latif Kals played a key role in the awareness campaign, highlighting women’s health issues and promoting the importance of timely medical screening.
Medical Superintendent of the Divisional Headquarters Teaching Hospital Mirpur Professor Dr Ejaz Ahmed Raja, Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr Maria Zulfiqar, UCF Chairman Firaz Younis, British midwifery specialist Dr Autumn Brennan, UCF Country Head Umar Shehzad Sultani and other healthcare professionals participated in the walk.
The participants stressed the need to dispel misconceptions and social stigma surrounding breast cancer, promote awareness of early symptoms and encourage women to seek qualified medical advice. They urged women to consult a qualified doctor without delay if they noticed a breast lump or any unusual changes, emphasising that early diagnosis could improve treatment outcomes.
The walk carried the message: “Break the silence, raise awareness; seek early diagnosis, save lives.
