The University of Bahrain for Technology (UTB) organized Health Awareness Week activities under the slogan “Your Health First” as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance health awareness among its students and members, and highlight the importance of prevention and early detection of breast cancer, in addition to spreading the culture of healthy, balanced living.
The program, which extended over several days, included a series of specialized awareness lectures that addressed multiple topics related to individual and family health, disease prevention, and the importance of periodic examinations, with the participation of a number of specialists in the fields of general medicine, mental health, oral and dental medicine, ear, nose and throat diseases, nutrition, and obstetrics and gynecology.
The activities began on Sunday, October 26, 2025, with lectures focusing on women’s health and the prevention of reproductive system diseases, in addition to a focus on family health and the prevention of trauma and stress-related diseases, with the aim of spreading awareness of the importance of paying attention to family and psychological health as the basis for a balanced society.
The next day, Monday, October 27, 2025, the lectures touched on the dangers of smoking and healthy eating habits, highlighting the importance of balanced nutrition in preventing chronic diseases and enhancing general immunity.
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the awareness sessions continued with a series of lectures that discussed the topics of infectious disease prevention, oral and dental health, and ear and hearing health, in addition to a session dedicated to awareness of mental health and combating bullying, which emphasized the importance of paying attention to the psychological and social aspects as an integral part of public health.
The events witnessed a large presence and interaction from university students and members of the academic and administrative bodies, who expressed their appreciation for this initiative that combines medical knowledge with humanitarian messages.
The events also included awareness corners, guidance brochures, and advisory corners to provide health advice, which contributes to raising awareness of prevention and early detection methods, especially with regard to breast cancer, which is one of the most prominent health challenges that requires continuous education and community support.
Bahrain University of Technology confirmed that organizing Health Awareness Week comes within the framework of its firm commitment to social responsibility and its endeavor to create a conscious university environment that promotes a culture of health and prevention.
She also stressed that such awareness programs constitute an essential part of its vision of empowering young people cognitively and behaviorally to be ambassadors for awareness in their society, in line with the efforts of the Kingdom of Bahrain aimed at enhancing the quality of life and achieving sustainable development goals.
