Maan hosts cancer prevention and environmental health workshop
16/09/2026 | 23:08:18
Maan, Sept. 16 (Petra) -- Maan Governorate Headquarters, in cooperation with the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF), hosted an educational workshop titled "Healthy Environment Against Cancer in Maan," featuring local civil society organizations and community members.
The session focused on raising awareness about cancer prevention, highlighting community efforts to combat the disease, and examining the links between air pollution, smoking, and cancer risks.
Speakers emphasized the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles, maintaining physical activity, abstaining from tobacco, and promoting cleaner air to safeguard public health.
Participants underscored the workshop's role in improving public health literacy, stressing that key recommendations will be translated into field campaigns and community outreach initiatives.
The event forms part of broader efforts to foster health awareness and strengthen inter-agency partnerships aimed at promoting early detection, disease prevention, and improved quality of life across the governorate.
//Petra// AF