In an effort to promote health awareness and reaffirm the belief that prevention is the first pillar of safeguarding community health and women’s lives, the Women’s Affairs Committee at the College of Dentistry, University of Mosul, in cooperation with the Scientific Affairs Unit and the Student Activities Division / Volunteer Work Unit, held a specialized awareness workshop on “Early Detection of Breast Cancer.”

The workshop was organized in coordination with the Nineveh Health Directorate / Left-Side Primary Health Care Sector (University Health Center) and was delivered by Specialist Physician Dr. Fanar Fadhil Khalil, Head of the Early Detection Unit for Breast Cancer, on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, in the Discussion Hall at the Deanship Building.

The workshop highlighted the importance of regular screening and early diagnosis as the first and strongest line of defense in ensuring complete recovery. It also emphasized that prioritizing health and taking the initiative to undergo screening are signs of awareness and strength, as well as a way of life that protects families and society and fosters reassurance and hope.