LAHORE : The Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI) Principal Prof Dr M Farooq Afzal has stated that given the continuous rise in cancer cases among women the establishment of a modern, comprehensive and dedicated Breast and Gynae-Oncology Institute has become an inevitable necessity of the time.
Addressing the concluding session of the ‘Gynaecon 2026’ organised by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lahore General Hospital (LGH), he highlighted that such an institution would serve as a hub for research, advanced diagnostics, effective treatment and professional training, playing a decisive role in safeguarding the lives of thousands of women.
Prof Farooq stressed that the most effective weapon against cancer is timely diagnosis; therefore, it is essential to promote public awareness regarding early symptoms and preventive measures. He remarked that the fusion of modern research and technology has enabled revolutionary progress in the medical field, making the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases much easier and more accessible than in the past.
He further added that medical experts are now moving beyond traditional treatment methods to formulate integrated strategies against serious female ailments, particularly breast and cervical cancers, in the light of modern scientific principles. The conference was attended by prominent gynecologists, senior faculty members and medical experts from across the country.
During various sessions, there was an academic exchange of ideas on types of cancer, modern diagnostic procedures and fresh trends in treatment, which significantly enhanced the professional skills of the participating physicians.
Prof Farooq Afzal termed the conference a milestone for the promotion of women’s health and appreciated the professional services of organizers Prof Nudrat Sohail, Prof Amna Ahsan Cheema, Prof Amna Khanum, Dr Saira Zeeshan and the entire team of the Gynecology Department.
At the end of the session, certificates and commemorative shields were distributed among the participants. The attendees described the conference as highly productive from a research and training perspective, expressing hope that it would prove instrumental in forming effective future strategies against women’s diseases, especially cancer.
