Procession at IU to raise breast cancer awareness

A pink procession was held at Islamic University (IU) campus in Kushtia on Sunday (16 October), to raise public awareness about breast cancer.

About one hundred members of the Cancer Awareness Programme for Women (Cap) Kushtia Zone, led by its President Md Syam Mirza and General Secretary Mariam Nesa Mim, brought out the procession from the Daina Chattar on the campus around 11: 30 am.

The procession ended at the same place after parading the main roads of the campus. Later, a discussion meeting was also held there.

Former president of CAP Kushtia Zone Mohabbot Faysal, former secretary Tajmin Sultana and volunteer affairs secretary Sidwanul Haque were present on the occasion, among others.

The speakers, at the discussion, emphasized the significance of raising awareness regarding the early uncovering of cancer to reduce these serious ailments.

The Cancer Awareness Programme for Women (Cap), a voluntary organization, started its journey on IU Campus in 2015 to raise public awareness about breast cancer.