With a view to raise awareness and increase level of knowledge about women's common health problems, Singhealth, Singapore's largest group of healthcare institutions and Zonta Club, Dhaka III have jointly organised a seminar at a local hotel in the city, says a press release.
Dr Chia Shi Lu, Consultant Orthopedic surgeon of Singapore General Hospital and Dr Lim Soon Thye, Consultant Medical Oncologist of National Cancer Centre spoke in the seminar as keynote speakers.
Dr Chia focused on "Arthritis and you - women's osteoporosis - ouch my knee hurts" and Dr Lim spoke on "New paradigms in the management of lymphomas".
Seminar was chaired by Ms Vijaya Sreenidhi, Senior Director, Programme Development, Singhealth. Ms Dilruba Ahmed- President, Zonta International was present as chief guest while Ms Rubina H Farouq, President, Zonta Club, Dhaka III attended as Special Guest.
About 100 members of the club were present to be apprised of various important health awareness tips.