The Parliamentary Service hosted a session on breast cancer education in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The five-day event sought to debunk misconceptions about the illness and increase awareness of prevention and early detection.
Attendees found great resonance in the survivors’ personal accounts of their struggles with breast cancer, including the psychological, financial, and physical obstacles they encountered. Health professionals held informational workshops emphasizing the value of routine tests, self-assessments, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Employees received training on how to conduct self-breast exams and identify important symptoms.
The Parliament Clinic offered free breast cancer screenings to its employees, highlighting the value of early diagnosis and having access to medical guidance.
