Pancreatic Cancer Takes Center Stage at Sana’a University’s Second Monthly Scientific Day

Thursday, 27 November 2025/ 6 Jumada Al-Akhirah 1447 AH

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Sana’a University held its second Monthly Scientific Day on Thursday, focusing on World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day. The event was organized in collaboration with the General Surgery Program of the Yemeni Medical Council, the Oncology Surgery Unit at Al-Thawra Hospital Authority, and the National Cancer Control Center, as part of the faculty’s ongoing series of scientific meetings that highlight the latest advancements in oncology.

The conference took place at Jaber Hall with the attendance of University Rector Prof. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Bukhaiti, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Prof. Mohammed Al-Shahari, Director of the National Cancer Control Center Dr. Abdullah Al-Thawabah, and General Surgery Program Coordinator Prof. Yasser Abdulrab, along with more than 700 participating physicians—including professors, consultants, specialists, postgraduate students, MD candidates, fellowship students from Yemeni and Arab boards, and a large number of undergraduate medical students. The event was marked by strong academic engagement and insightful contributions that enriched the discussions throughout the day.

In his opening remarks, Prof. Al-Bukhaiti welcomed the attendees and expressed his pride in the gathering, saying:
“I am proud to be here with you today. Being among this distinguished scientific community eases the burden of daily work. Seeing such a dedicated group in this remarkable academic setting brings joy and inspiration. We thank Allah for these meetings, which represent a qualitative step forward in strengthening the university’s culture of knowledge, diligence, and innovation.”

He emphasized the university’s commitment to organizing scientific conferences and seminars throughout the year and encouraged active participation to maximize their academic and societal impact. He also expressed his hope that Jaber Hall will become a weekly meeting place for researchers and scholars.

The Scientific Day featured ten specialized lectures, prepared and supervised by two academic committees to ensure high-quality content and professional session management. The presentations covered the latest advances in diagnosing, treating, and monitoring pancreatic cancer, with sessions addressing key topics including:

Early diagnosis
The role of endoscopy
Tumor resectability
Surgical oncology
Radiotherapy
Systemic therapy
Pain management
Postoperative complications
Pancreatic pathology

In his closing address, Dean Prof. Mohammed Al-Shahari affirmed the faculty’s commitment to strengthening continuous medical education and providing up-to-date scientific and awareness-based knowledge to all medical sectors. He underscored the importance of translating academic discussions into practical applications that advance healthcare delivery, calling for a multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment, stronger local research to measure treatment outcomes, and greater public awareness of early detection.

Participants agreed that the strong academic momentum generated by the event contributes significantly to continuous medical education and enhances the quality of healthcare services provided to the public.