Khadija Al-Kubra (peace be upon her) Hospital of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Records 1,244 Visits and Screenings for Early Detection of Breast Cancer During October

Sayyida Khadija Al-Kubra Specialized Hospital for Women, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, recorded (1,244) visits and screenings as part of its early breast cancer detection initiative during the month of October 2026.

Speaking to the (Official Website), the hospital's director, Dr. Baidaa Al-Tamimi, stated, "The monthly statistics showed the registration of (755) clinic visits and the performance of (240) ultrasound examinations, in addition to (249) mammogram screenings."

These figures follow the hospital's implementation of the early breast cancer detection initiative throughout the month of October, aimed at encouraging women to undergo regular checkups and raising awareness about the importance of early diagnosis and its role in increasing the chances of treatment and recovery.

She added that the initiative falls within the hospital's ongoing efforts to provide specialized diagnostic services for women and promote a culture of prevention and early detection, calling on women not to neglect routine screenings and to ensure they visit specialized healthcare institutions.