UMECIT promotes prevention and awareness during Cancer Month

Within the framework of the Cancer Awareness Month, the UMECIT Faculty of Health, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health (MINSA) and with the support of the Department of University Welfare as an axis of health and well-being, will develop a series of academic conferences and awareness-raising activities open to the entire university community.

These initiatives are led by students of the Physiotherapy program, who, from their professional training, reaffirm their commitment to the prevention, early detection and health promotion in educational settings.

Through these spaces, UMECIT seeks to strengthen the institutional culture of well-being and encourage the active participation of students, faculty, and staff in the fight against cancer.

🗓️ Activity Agenda

📅 October 21
Forum: Let's talk about cancer (Night Shift)
Place: Conference Room, Founders Building
Hour: 6:00 pm
Addressed to: Students and staff on night shifts (Panama Campus and annex buildings).
Description: A space for dialogue on the importance of self-care, early detection, and comprehensive care.

📅 October 28
Forum: Let's talk about cancer (Daytime)
Place: University Auditorium
Hour: 9:00 am
Addressed to: Teachers, administrators and students.
Description: Academic discussion aimed at strengthening the institutional culture of well-being, prevention, and health.

📅 October 31st
Photo Contest in honor of Dr. William Leal – “Healthy Companies”
Place: University Auditorium

🎁 Prizes:
🥇 First place: Laptop
🥈 Second place: Tablet and headphones
🥉 Third place: Karaoke speaker and headphones

These activities reflect UMECIT's commitment to the comprehensive training, community health and institutional well-being, promoting a culture of prevention and awareness against cancer.

Hour: 9:00 am
Organized by: Network of Health Promoting Universities (UPS)
Motto: “With a firm step in the fight against cancer.”
Participants: Healthy universities and companies.