MERF marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, MERF has intensified awareness and early detection initiatives across its managed health facilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with major activities held at Government General Hospital Nishtarabad, Peshawar (GGHN) and DHQ Hospital Wana, South Waziristan and THQ Dogar in Kurram district.

The campaign brought together healthcare professionals, community members, women, students, and local stakeholders through a series of awareness and sensitization sessions, community walks, patient counselling activities, and health education campaigns. These initiatives focused on increasing public understanding of breast cancer risk factors, early warning signs, the importance of breast self-examination, regular clinical screening, and timely medical consultation.

A key highlight of the campaign is the availability of Free Breast Cancer Screening Services at Government General Hospital Nishtarabad, Peshawar, where women are encouraged to undergo early screening and seek professional medical advice. The hospital also has a structured referral system to facilitate patients requiring further diagnostic investigations and advanced treatment at specialized healthcare facilities, ensuring continuity of care from screening to treatment.

Healthcare teams emphasized that early detection remains one of the most effective ways to improve treatment outcomes and save lives. Through awareness, education, and accessible screening services, MERF aims to encourage women to prioritize their health and seek medical attention without delay.MERF striving to provide quality healthcare services and promoting preventive health practices through community engagement, awareness campaigns, and people centered healthcare interventions across Pakistan.