Burgan Bank holds health awareness workshop on prostate cancer in cooperation with Wara Hospital
KUWAIT CITY, Nov 16: Burgan Bank organized a health awareness workshop on prostate cancer for its staff, in collaboration with Wara Hospital, as part of its activities for the month of November on prostate cancer awareness. Held at the bank’s head office, the workshop aimed at spreading awareness among employees about the disease, and shedding light on ways to prevent it. This comes as part of Burgan’s comprehensive social responsibility strategy, and its continuous efforts to ensure the welfare of its employees, as one of its main strategic pillars.
The workshop hosted Dr. Mohamed Abdel Mohsen Al-Ghanim, a Consultant Urologist and German Board-Certified Urologist and Infertility Specialist, who has over 8 years of experience in urology, stone surgery, prostate laser surgery, kidney surgery, diagnosis and treatment of kidney and bladder tumors.
During his talk, Dr. Mohamed Al-Ghanim provided valuable information and facts to the audience about prostate cancer. He explained its different types and methods of treatment depending on multiple medical diagnoses. He also answered questions posed by Burgan Bank employees, mainly focused on ways to prevent the disease and reduce the chances of developing this type of cancer.
Commenting on the workshop, Ms. Reema Al Asbahi, Senior Manager - Internal Communications Human
Resources and Development at Burgan, said: “We thank Dr. Mohamed Al-Ghanim for presenting this awareness workshop on prostate cancer, which provided very important information about what this disease is and how to be proactive in preventing and treating it.”
She added that: “At Burgan Bank, we are keen on prioritizing the health and well-being of all our employees. This stems from our absolute belief that the sound health of our team improves the work environment, raises productivity and positions us as apositive, nurturing workplace in Kuwait.”
Awareness
The bank continues to adhere to its comprehensive social responsibility strategy by constantly organizing events and supporting initiatives which target raising awareness about major health issues across society, and uphold a culture of wellness. In addition, Burgan continues to support Kuwait’s national healthcare sector and its health development program, aiming at solidifying its role as a leading institution that takes great interest in guiding society towards healthier lives for all.
Established in 1977, Burgan Bank is currently the third largest bank by assets in Kuwait. From its earliest days, the bank has significantly focused on the corporate and financial institution sectors, in addition to diversifying its offering to cater to its growing retail and private banking customer base.
Burgan Bank has majority-owned subsidiaries, collectively known as the “Burgan Bank Group”, in the MENAT region. This Group is supported by one of the largest branch networks across the region and includes: Gulf Bank Algeria – AGB (Algeria), Bank of Baghdad – BOB (Iraq & Lebanon), Tunis International Bank – TIB (Tunisia), and the fully owned Burgan Bank Turkey. Furthermore, Burgan Bank has a presence in the UAE through its corporate office, Burgan Financial Services Limited.
The bank has continuously improved its performance over the years, through an expanded revenue structure, diversified funding sources, and a strong capital base. The adoption of state-of-the-art services and technology has positioned it as a trendsetter in the domestic market and within the MENA region.
Moreover, Burgan Bank’s brand has been built on a foundation of real values – trust, commitment, excellence and progression – which serve as a reminder of the high standards to which the bank always aspires. In fact, the bank’s core philosophy of ‘Driven By You’ is the foundation on which its products and services are continuously developed.