Capital Hospital Holds Academic Symposium to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness

Date: Oct 16, 2025

ISLAMABAD: October 15, 2025: On the directives of Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa, and under the supervision of Executive Director Capital Hospital and Head of the Surgery Department, Dr. Naeem Taj, Capital Hospital successfully organized an Academic Symposium on Breast Cancer Awareness on Wednesday. The event, held in connection with the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, aimed to promote awareness about early detection, prevention, and modern treatment options for breast cancer among women. The symposium was meticulously coordinated by Dr. Yasmeen Iqbal, General & Breast Cancer Surgeon at the hospital. The ceremony was graced by special guests Syed Nafasat Raza, Member Engineering (representing the Chairman CDA), and Ms. Rabia Aurangzeb, Commissioner of the Islamabad Employees Social Security Institution (IESSI). Both dignitaries commended Capital Hospital’s proactive efforts in raising public health awareness and its dedicated focus on promoting essential women’s health initiatives. The event featured a panel of distinguished medical experts who delivered insightful presentations. Renowned guest speakers included Dr. Erum Najeeb (Breast Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgeon), Professor Naeem Zia, Professor Azam Yusaf, Professor Rakhshanda Rashid, and Dr. Tanseer Asghar. Their talks highlighted the critical importance of timely screening and elaborated on contemporary, effective treatment approaches. Addressing the audience, Dr. Muhammad Naeem Taj, Executive Director of Capital Hospital, emphasized that breast cancer is curable if diagnosed early. He urged all women to undergo regular checkups and not to ignore early warning signs. He added that this symposium is a testament to Capital Hospital’s unwavering commitment to public health education and preventive care. The event concluded with a note of thanks from the chief guest, Syed Nafasat Raza, who led a collective pledge to continue robust efforts towards early diagnosis and widespread awareness, with the goal of significantly reducing the burden of breast cancer in Pakistan.