The Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Technology Professions (ISPITS) of Béni Mellal organized, Saturday November 2, 2024, the first edition of the Scientific Days under the theme “Breast and cervical cancer: Scientific and medical news », aiming to raise awareness of the importance of prevention and early detection of these two cancers, which represent a health challenge both nationally and internationally.
The event, which was held at the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Béni Mellal, saw the participation of a wide range of health executives and experts specializing in the field of cancer. In this context, Professor Essaada Belglaiaa, deputy director in charge of scientific research, continuing education and cooperation at the Institute, underlined during her opening speech that the month of October is an international opportunity for raise awareness of the seriousness of breast cancer, which remains the most common cancer among women in Morocco, representing more than 36% of cancer cases recorded in the country. Ms. Belglaiaa specified that this scientific meeting aims to highlight the importance of health awareness and education in the prevention and early detection of breast and cervical cancer, by presenting the latest research and scientific expertise. The program consisted of three main scientific sessions covering various aspects of prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
The first session was dedicated to early detection of breast cancer and the latest advances in prevention, diagnosis and treatment, presented by experienced doctors and experts. The second session focused on cervical cancer, with particular emphasis on the importance of vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) as an essential preventative measure, as well as early diagnosis strategies and care offered to patients. The third session was dedicated to supportive care for cancer patients, emphasizing aspects of supporting the health and psychological well-being of patients, highlighting the role of healthy nutrition, psychosocial interventions and community support provided by civil society associations to help patients and their families.
Thus, the participants praised the importance of this meeting which highlighted various aspects of awareness, early detection and treatment. They unanimously recognized the need to pursue such scientific initiatives to raise awareness, especially in the face of increasing incidence rates of breast and cervical cancer. These days ended with a debate, offering the public the opportunity to ask questions and exchange points of view with the speakers, thus providing an interactive dimension which enriched the level of exchanges and deepened the debate around the The importance of early detection, the role of civil society and intersectoral collaboration between health institutions and civil organizations to strengthen awareness and psycho-social support for patients.
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