On the occasion of International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the College of Nursing at the University of Baghdad organized the “Pink Hope” Awareness Festival. The festival featured a variety of activities, including workshops, a cultural seminar, an art exhibition, educational posters, handicrafts, and personal stories of fighting cancer.
The festival aimed to spread health awareness, educate the university community on the importance of early detection of breast cancer, encourage preventive health practices, and provide psychological and moral support to patients and survivors.
This festival was held under the supervision of the Maternal and Newborn Nursing Department, in cooperation with the scientific departments, the Student Activities Unit, the Scientific Affairs Unit, the Postgraduate Studies Unit, the Technological Incubator and Ecosystem Unit, the Women’s Affairs Unit, and the Psychological Counseling Unit.
The Dean of the College, Prof. Dr. Wissam Jabbar Qasim, stated that this festival represents a message of hope as well as human and academic support for all women, reflecting the College of Nursing’s continuous dedication to actively serving the community and enhancing health awareness.
He added that the college always strives, through its various cadres and scientific specialties, to organize initiatives that elevate health consciousness and provide a supportive environment for research, education, and community service.
This festival falls within the Sustainable Development Goals, achieving Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 5 (Gender Equality), and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
