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Women’s Caucus of The Parliament holds breast cancer awareness session

The Women’s Caucus of The Parliament held a breast cancer awareness session for female MPs and staff on Friday 23 October.

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The Women’s Caucus of The Parliament of Sint Maarten held a breast cancer awareness session on Friday 23 October for female Members of Parliament, Secretariat staff and faction staff.

Dr. Naira Chobanyan facilitated the session, with Dr. Ezra Hypolite, coordinator at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, also taking part. The session covered early detection, recognising warning signs and seeking timely medical attention.

Participants took part in a practical demonstration using a breast examination model and were able to ask questions. Parliament President Sarah Wescot-Williams thanked Dr. Chobanyan and Dr. Hypolite on behalf of the Women’s Caucus.

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