Burgan Bank Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign 'Protect Yourself. Check Yourself.'

Press release

Published November 6th, 2017 - 08:53 GMT

Themed as “Protect Yourself! Check Yourself!”’, the educational session aimed to raise awareness about common risk factors, prevention and different screening methods available, the importance of a balanced diet and an active lifestyle in maintaining optimal health.

Burgan Bank, one of the biggest contributors to society and a champion in advocating for health and wellness, recently hosted their annual breast cancer awareness campaign for the employees. Themed as “Protect Yourself!Check Yourself!”’, the educational session aimed to raise awareness about common risk factors, prevention and different screening methods available, the importance of a balanced diet and an active lifestyle in maintaining optimal health.

Addressing one of today’s most acute health concerns with a growing number of cases across the country, Burgan Bank invited renowned doctors for an interactive lecture and a Q&A session and provided complimentary medical check-ups on sugar and blood pressure levels for their staff. Employees benefited from the latest medical guidance on how to maintain a healthy diet to boost their overall immunity and health and how to stay aware of the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing required to lead a wholesome life.

Dr. Huda Al Manfoohi, Specialist General Surgeon at Al Hadi hospital, addressed the symptoms of breast cancer, different screening methods as Ms Sana Mrabet guided the employees on the best forms of nutrition with emphasis on integrating daily physical activity. Dr. Ahmed Al Sharqawi, Consultant of Neurobehavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders & Neurological Disorders from the newly opened Wellness Center in Al Hadi Hospital explained the effects of people’s psychological state on the disease and the importance of maintaining a healthy routine to avoid cancer related illnesses.

Working as a strong pillar of the Kuwaiti society committed to ameliorating lives in its community, Burgan Bank has been observing the International Breast Cancer Awareness Day for numerous years, starting from within. Breast Cancer is one of the world’s most recurring diseases with Kuwait ranking high on the global list of disease prevalence. Early detection coupled with regular screening tests and simple self-examinations at home are paramount in saving the lives of many.

Background Information

Burgan Bank

Established in 1977, Burgan Bank is the youngest conventional Bank and second largest by assets in Kuwait, with a significant focus on the corporate and financial institutions sectors, as well as having a growing retail, and private bank customer base. Burgan Bank has majority owned subsidiaries in the MENAT region supported by one of the largest regional branch networks. which include Gulf Bank Algeria - AGB (Algeria), Bank of Baghdad - BOB (Iraq & Lebanon),Tunis International Bank – TIB (Tunisia), and fully owned Burgan Bank – Turkey, (collectively known as the “Burgan Bank Group”). Furthermore, Burgan Bank has a present in the UAE through its corporate office (“Burgan Financial Services Limited) which had helped the bank to participate in multiple financing opportunities in the UAE.