The women’s Affairs Committee at the Faculty of science at Mosul University, in cooperation with the women’s Affairs Unit at the university presidency and the Faculty of Medicine at Ninawa University, held an educational workshop entitled “breast cancer: awareness of risk factors and the importance of early detection”, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in the Hall of Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Haj Qasem, Department of life sciences. The workshop addressed the risk factors associated with breast cancer, the importance of regular examinations and early detection in improving treatment opportunities and reducing complications of the disease, as well as promoting health culture among women. The workshop witnessed the participation of Dr. Heba Nuri Saeed Al-rauji from the obstetrics and gynecology branch at the Faculty of Medicine, Ninawa University, assistant lecturer Aline mofak Khalil, head of the women’s Affairs Committee at the Faculty of Science, and assistant lecturer Nour Al-Huda Ahmed Mohammed. On the sidelines of the workshop, on behalf of the dean of the Faculty of Science, Prof. Dr. Hiam Adel Ibrahim, the rapporteur of the Department of life sciences, Prof. Dr. Hadeel, presented a book of thanks and appreciation to Dr. Heba Nuri Saeed Al-rauji, in appreciation of her efforts and participation in the workshop. This event comes as part of the women’s Affairs Committee’s efforts to promote health and community awareness and support initiatives aimed at protecting women’s health, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals

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Saturday, October 24, 2026