Ambulatory Healthcare Services to host awareness campaign for women

Abu Dhabi: The Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS), a part of the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha), is set to host the first women’s awareness campaign at the Rowdah Healthcare Centre from October 21-November 28.

The initiative aims to promote women’s well-being in the community and reiterate the importance of early diagnosis of terminal diseases such as cancer in women of all ages. In addition, AHS will showcase its latest technology and service offerings in the fields of obstetrics and gynaecology at the Seha-run health-care centres.

Dr Iftetah Ali, obstetrics and gynaecology specialist at AHS, said: “October is usually commemorated as the “Pink Month” for raising awareness on breast cancer worldwide. However, we have extended our campaign to November to ensure that all other essential health issues related to women are also taken into consideration. The campaign will address common misperceptions women have about their wellness, and highlight early detection of diseases that is vital to survival.”

The awareness campaign will be conducted by a qualified medical team under the supervision of Dr Iftetah, aimed at providing consultation to patients on various medical issues that range from cervical and breast cancer screening to polycystic ovarian syndrome and amenorrhea to menopause and pre-menstrual syndrome. The campaign will also address menorrhagia, infertility, and family planning.

Open to both walk-in patients and those with pre-arranged appointments at the Rowdah Healthcare Centre, the awareness initiative will offer pelvic examinations, pap-smear tests, clinical breast examinations, as well as pregnancy and parental care workshops.

Dr Iftetah added: “This endeavour reaffirms AHS’ commitment to providing superior health-care services to the community to ensure its general health and well-being. Through such programmes, we hope to reduce the cultural sensitivities or stigma attached to women’s health problems that often stop them from seeking medical advice. We would like to reassure all our women patients that they have nothing to fear and must address health issues to get treated and live as productive individuals.”