DINAR Cancer Hospital concludes breast cancer awareness month with inspiring ceremony

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Oct 30 The DINAR Cancer Hospital, operating under the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, held an impressive closing ceremony to mark the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The event was attended by a large number of participants from the medical field and other walks of life while the wife of former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Mrs. Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, was the chief guest. The ceremony began with a welcome address by the hospital’s Director, Dr. Nabeela Javed, who shared the institution’s achievements in breast cancer treatment and awareness initiatives. She also highlighted the hospital’s ongoing commitment to early detection and patient care.
Speakers on the occasion underscored the importance of raising awareness about breast cancer and lauded DINAR Cancer Hospital for its vital role in serving patients across multiple regions.
She described the hospital as a blessing not only for Dera Ismail Khan but also for nearby districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Balochistan, due to its central and accessible location.
She appreciated the vision of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission for establishing such a state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility in this strategically important region, which now serves as a lifeline for patients from underprivileged areas.
In her address, Mrs. Ali Amin Khan Gandapur praised the dedication and professionalism of the hospital’s team, particularly acknowledging Dr. Nabeela Javed’s leadership.
She said that a motivated and compassionate team can transform the patient care experience, turning anxiety into comfort and confidence.
Mrs. Gandapur assured her continued support and expressed her family’s commitment to contributing to the hospital’s growth and services.
Throughout October, the hospital organized a series of awareness programs and community outreach activities as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, culminating in this inspiring and well-attended closing ceremony.