The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai has concluded the activities of the (Pink October) campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of early examination of breast cancer and to identify its causes, and behavioral options that reduce the risk of infection. The campaign was organized by the Civil Protection Department - Department of (Public Health).

The campaign included many accompanying events to enhance the level of health culture, for the female component in the building of the General Directorate of Civil Defense in cooperation with the Medical Treatment Center, and at Expo 2020, besides the distribution of gifts.

Maj. Hamdan Hamad Al-Suwaidi, Director of the Civil Protection Department, praised the efforts of the work teams during the month of October, which succeeded in performing their mission according to the indicators of plans and timetable, and the target groups in the previously agreed upon sites, assuring that the campaign came in conjunction with the activities of the International Month for Breast Cancer Awareness, which coincides with the activities of the International Month for Breast Cancer Awareness. With the advent of October of each year, to raise awareness of the importance of early detection of breast cancer, prevention and treatment.

He also assured that DCD is keen to participate in all health and awareness events and activities, based on its national responsibility towards members of society, implementing targeted and comprehensive events and programs in cooperation with strategic partners in various sectors.