Women's 3F Show conducts second successful health event

The event was organized by Health & Nutrition Magazine, and under the patronage of the Ministry of Health (MOH), represented by H.E Dr. Mariam Matar, Assistant Undersecretary of Preventive Medicine in the Ministry of Health (MOH) for Public Health and Primary Health Care (PHC), and supported by Merck Sharp & Dohme pharmaceuticals, to raise awareness of cancer prevention.

The main theme of the Women's 3F Show was 'Prevention and Detection of Cervical Cancer' with the objective of educating local and expatriate women on cervical cancer, the second most common cancer for women worldwide.

"After the success of our previous Women's 3F Show that took place in April of this year, we realized that women in the UAE are eager to learn more about their health," says Reema Sayegh Janho, General Manager of Nutreema Advertising L.L.C and Editor-in-Chief of Health & Nutrition Magazine. "We are very proud to have the Ministry of Health cooperating with us on such awareness activities and we will continue to raise the bar in female health education across the UAE."

The Women's 3F Show is a regular event targeted at women across a broad spectrum of ages and nationalities. The three main areas addressed at this unique exhibition are Food, Fitness and Fashion (the 3F's). The event includes displays on the latest healthcare equipment aimed towards female health; in addition, high-end retailers showcased the latest in fashion, make-up and accessories. A series of lectures on cervical cancer, diet and nutrition took place alongside the exhibition, followed by a lively question and answer session that facilitated greater knowledge exchange between attendees.

Dr. Carole Chidiac, Family Medicine Specialist, at the General Medical Centre, led the discussion on the cause, effects and prevention of cervical cancer. "Cervical Cancer is a disease which can shatter not only the woman's life, but that of her family. I urge women to be role models for our daughters, female colleagues and friends, let us take action by being proactive towards our gynecological health."

A live Healthy Cooking Demonstration alongside a lecture on 'Proper Nutrition Intake for Women' by Dr. Wafa Ayesh, Head of the Clinical Nutrition Department at Rashid Hospital, took place. This was followed by an extravagant display of creativity by international fashion designer Charbel Karam, with the day concluding with a live performance by the famous Arabic singer Amal Hijazi.