By Aya Nader, Daily News Egypt Egypt is now host to the Middle East’s first hospital specifically designed for the early detection of breast cancer. The hospital, called Baheya, aims to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and prevention of cancer to ensure the highest cure rates. The hospital provides diagnostic imaging, chemotherapy, physical and radiation therapies, as well as clinical pharmacy in addition to psychological follow-ups for patients. Baheya was named after an Egyptian woman, Baheya Wehbe, who suffered from the disease. Upon her death, her family decided to build a hospital specialising in providing free cancer treatment for women. Food production company Juhayna is the hospital’s main sponsor, living up to its “We support Egyptian mums” campaign slogan. “Juhayna is proud to be part of this project,” said Nahla Agour from Juhayna’s PR office. Seif Thabet, Juhayna’s Deputy Managing Director, stated that statistics show that one in every eight women is susceptible to breast cancer during her lifetime. On this basis, Juhayna has decided to sponsor the hospital to confirm its great interest in supporting and appreciating a woman’s remarkable role in supporting her family and…
