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RTA’s Women Committee organized a variety of medical and awareness activities for female employees during 6th - 13th October, 2022, marking the month designated for raising global awareness of breast cancer under the theme ‘Because We Care’. This initiative is part of RTA’s keenness to spread awareness and education about the importance of maintaining good health by undergoing regular screenings to detect symptoms of breast cancer and treatment methods.

Events included an interactive workshop to raise awareness of the importance of sports for women's health and a healthy diet presented by Dr. Maha Al Qatami from the Dubai Health Authority. An awareness workshop on the causes of breast cancer, preventive measures, and treatment was also held and presented by Dr. Suha Al Malki from Tadawi Hospital in Dubai. The workshop included a free breast cancer screening of all female employees who were also offered medical consultations.

Technical and Medical events

Moaza Al Marri, Executive Director, Office of the Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors and Chairperson of RTA’s Women Committee, said: “According to RTA’s strategic goals and objectives aimed to bring happiness to community and to further promote the social responsibility, the Women Committee is always keen to run programmes and events that support the agenda of the UAE. The vision seeks is to implement a health system aligned with the top international standards in terms of providing services that enhance the prevention among women, combat breast cancer and encourage early screening.

“RTA’s Women Committee seeks to promote knowledge amongst female employees and foster a culture of health care for women from psychological and physical perspectives. Such a drive is in line with the national strategy for the empowerment and leadership of women in the UAE that call for providing a decent life as well as social welfare for women,” added Al Marri.

Employee interaction

During the event, female employees engaged in several activities of common interest to learn more about the importance of early detection, and minimize the spread of the disease, and the benefits of adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Employees also paid close attention to the medical advice provided to them, which included clarifying the most common symptoms and factors contributing to the risks of catching the disease. They were also briefed on the importance of combating the disease through early diagnosis and following up on the efforts being made to establish appropriate policies and programs in this field in line with the medical efforts in the UAE.

It is noteworthy that Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which takes place annually in October worldwide, is a month that witnesses activities to encourage people to increase awareness about the disease and provide psychological and therapeutic support to female patients and rehabilitate them for treatment.