KUWAIT CITY, October 15: As part of World Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pink October, Burgan Bank has renewed its partnership with Kuwait Hospital to release a series of educational videos on its social media platforms throughout of the month, as well as to propose a campaign on breast cancer. awareness workshop for employees at headquarters. The workshop, led by Dr Zahraa Ismail, Consultant General Surgery, and Dr Maryam Al-Shatti, Senior Specialist Radiologist at Kuwait Hospital, was attended by a large number of Burgan staff, covering a wide range of Breast cancer detection and prevention tips. and engage participants in a dynamic question-and-answer session. The educational workshop is part of Burgan Bank’s comprehensive social responsibility programme, its commitment to the highest environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and its uncompromising focus on mental health, physical and emotional of all Burgan staff.

“As part of our ongoing efforts to provide our employees with crucial information that improves their quality of life, we are delighted to once again collaborate with Kuwait Hospital, one of the best healthcare providers in the world. Kuwait, to ensure the health and well-being of our staff. and their families,” said Ms. Kholoud Al-Feeli, Deputy General Manager – Corporate Marketing and Communications of Burgan Bank, commenting on the Breast Cancer Educational Workshop. “We believe that educating our employees and raising awareness about breast cancer is the first and most important line of defense against the risks of this wicked disease. We are honored to be among the many conscious institutions around the world participating in global Pink October awareness efforts, which are positively impacting the lives of individuals and communities.

For her part, Dr Zahraa Ismail, Consultant General Surgery at Kuwait Hospital, said: “As medical staff, we spare no effort to provide breast cancer patients with the best care and possible treatments to minimize their physical and emotional pain, and comprehensive care. part of these efforts involves raising awareness of proven methods of breast cancer detection and prevention. The more common this knowledge is in our society, the greater the chance that breast cancer patients will be able to receive appropriate care at an early stage, or even avoid the disease altogether. We are very proud to partner with Burgan Bank for the second year on our shared mission to raise breast cancer awareness and contribute to the health and well-being of our community.

To ensure the effectiveness of the educational workshop, Dr. Maryam Al-Shatti, Senior Specialist Radiologist at Kuwait Hospital, delved into the factors contributing to breast cancer and the different means of protection and prevention. She also introduced participants to the different symptoms of breast cancer that they should pay attention to and how to administer proper self-monitoring.

It is worth noting that as part of its strong and vibrant social responsibility program, Burgan Bank continues to raise awareness about the various lifestyle choices that contribute to leading a healthier and more fulfilling life. In addition to raising awareness about breast cancer, the Bank has also been involved in raising awareness about diabetes, mental health and the importance of blood donation.