Marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the University of Jordan (UJ), through its School of Pharmacy and in collaboration with the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center (KHCF/KHCC), organized a breast cancer awareness walk to promote early detection and foster a culture of preventive health across the university community.
Vice President for Quality & Local Accreditation Prof. Amira Masri, representing UJ President Prof. Nathir Obeidat, inaugurated the event, which started in front of the School of Pharmacy and proceeded toward the university’s iconic Clock Tower. The walk was attended by representatives from KHCC, several deans, faculty and administrative staff, and a large number of students.
Masri said the event reflects the strategic partnership between UJ and KHCC and highlights the university’s humanitarian commitment to supporting national health and disease-prevention initiatives.
Dean of the School of Pharmacy Prof. Rula Darwish noted that the initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and forms part of the school’s community engagement efforts. She explained that around fifty students were trained as health educators to raise awareness among more than 50,000 students and staff members about the importance of early screening and preventive health practices.
Representative of the Jordan Breast Cancer Program (JBCP) at KHCF Maryam Abu Khalaf expressed her appreciation to the university for its continued support of the program and praised the enthusiasm and participation of UJ students throughout the event.
The event witnessed remarkable participation, with attendees dressed in pink and sharing educational materials. It concluded with the unveiling of a large pink ribbon mural carrying messages of solidarity and hope. The School of Pharmacy and KHCC reaffirmed their shared commitment to expanding cooperation in future awareness campaigns and joint health education initiatives.