Under the patronage of the President of the University of Basrah, Prof. Dr. Aqeel Fadhil Al-Dahan, and supervised by the Dean of the College of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mufeed Turki Rashid, the Women’s Affairs Unit at the College of Engineering organized an awareness seminar titled "Cancer: A Scientific Understanding and Informed Prevention." The seminar aimed to promote health awareness, provide information about cancer, discuss methods of prevention, and highlight the importance of early detection.

The seminar featured two presentations. The first was delivered by Mr. Ahmed Qasim Ali, a radiation therapy specialist at the Oncology Center (Radiation Therapy Division), who addressed the scientific aspects of cancer, as well as diagnostic mechanisms and radiation treatment.

The second presentation was given by Dr. Raya Habib Al-Shawi, a consultant in community medicine and Director of the Health Promotion Division at the Basrah Health Directorate. She emphasized the importance of health education, preventive measures, and the role of early detection in reducing the risks of the disease and improving treatment outcomes.

This seminar is part of the activities of the Women’s Affairs Unit at the College of Engineering, reflecting the College’s commitment to fostering a culture of health and enhancing community awareness—contributing to the creation of a university environment that is more informed and attentive to health and safety.