Metro commemorates ‘Pinktober’ for breast cancer awareness

Health Nov, 2 2022
Metro commemorates ‘Pinktober’ for breast cancer awareness
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Karachi: METRO leading international wholesale company in collaboration with Chughtai Lab, Pink Ribbon and Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) commemorated ‘Pinktober’- Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Educational sessions were conducted by qualified oncologist at all METRO stores around country and head office for over 300 female employees. Participants were briefed about social taboos associated with breast cancer, early detection and prevention. Zahra Hussain Director Human Resource METRO Pakistan said, “We want them to be confident and make best decisions for themselves and their families.

Women are an integral part of our workforce and their well-being is our main priority.” METRO also setup kiosks at all stores in Pakistan for distribution of educational material on Breast Cancer Awareness among its customers. METRO Group is operating 10 stores across country including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad and Multan.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 02 2022

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