Praava Health hosts "Pink Together" event to raise breast cancer awareness

Praava Health hosted a "Pink Together" event recently with the aim to raise awareness about breast cancer.

The event took place at Praava Health’s flagship facility in Banani, Dhaka, bringing together medical professionals, community members, and celebrities to foster dialogue and education around breast cancer prevention and early detection.

Recognising that breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers affecting women worldwide and in Bangladesh, Praava Health emphasised the importance of education and awareness in combating this disease.

The "Pink Together" event featured a lineup of esteemed guests, including Rani Hamid, Bangladeshi chess player and the country's first Woman International Master, who achieved this title in 1985; Dr. Chowdhury Saima Ferdous, chairperson of the International Business Department at Dhaka University and a prominent voice for Bangladesh internationally; and Rumpa Syeda Farzana Zaman, a writer, communication specialist, and journalist. All of them shared insights and personal experiences related to breast cancer.

The event itinerary facilitated meaningful conversations about breast cancer and its impact on the community. The schedule included an arrival and hub tour, introductory remarks from Sylvana Q. Sinha, founder, chair & CEO of Praava Health, followed by a discussion on the importance of breast cancer awareness by Praava gynaecologist Dr. Shajia Fatema Zafar.

Other highlights included discussions on the role of family medicine in reducing breast cancer cases by Dr. Paramita Karim, consultant in Family Medicine and a session called 'Checkmate Cancer' conducted by Ms. Rani Hamid.