Jazan University: Media Department

The Acting Vice President of Jazan University for Academic Affairs, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Areeshi, inaugurated the World Cancer Day exhibition, under the title: “You are not alone with cancer” at the Kadi Mall complex in Jizan.

The Dean of the College of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Dr. Manal Al-Malki, stated the importance of organizing the World Cancer Day event in order to create awareness among society and correct some misconceptions about this disease. Since it is one of the diseases with one of the largest mortality rates in the world and is also the focus of medical research. A large number of students are volunteering to raise awareness of cancer, its causes, methods of prevention, symptoms, and clarification of treatment options, in addition to distributing awareness leaflets to the community.

Dr. Al-Maliki extended her thanks to His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Mar’ei bin Hussein Al-Qahtani, for his support for the college and its activities, and to His Excellency the Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Areeshi, for his inauguration of the event and his active participation in the community.