UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention Organizes Seminar on Early Colorectal Cancer Screening
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) recently organized a seminar and training workshop to promote the knowledge and skills of health professionals concerning the very early detection of colorectal cancer. The workshop drops within the framework of the 'Itmenan' project and was organized to sustain the 'Universal Periodic Health Examination' initiative as well as the Early Detection of Cancer initiative launched in 2014. The workshop took place at the Sofitel Hotel, Dubai. sposored by Hoffman-LaRoche During the training, all individuals including medical professionals, nurses and radiation lab technicians were educated on the protocol for Colorectal screening.
Dr. Esmat Al Qassim, Head of Early Detection of Cancer Initiative at MOHAP, kept in mind that the seminar, which was organized to elevate the efficiency of the Ministry's health professionals technological personnel to supply much better services in adherence with the most effective global methods, was participated in by around 45 medical professionals from main healthcare centers in the Northern Emirates. The speakers were experts and professionals in the very early detection of colorectal cancer from different qualified institutions.
The theme of the symposium focused on the significance of very early detection of colon cancer cells through the exam of stool and doing Colonoscopy starting from the age of 40 as well as emphasizing prevention through way of life modifications, excellent healthy nourishment, and exercise. The significance of the role of primary healthcare providers in recruiting the target group of men and women was likewise highlighted in the routine evaluation of the very early discovery of colon cancer in addition to the importance of healthy food choice and physical exercise in prevention. The participants took part in the seminar with interactive questions and solutions on very advanced ways of interventions.
