An information meeting on women’s health was held as part of the “Pink October” breast cancer awareness campaign. The meeting was attended by Fati Khalvashi, Chair of the Council on Women’s and Children’s Issues within the Adjara legislative body.
The Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara shared photographs of the meeting along with a brief on its official Facebook Page on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.Â
The main aim of the meeting was to raise awareness about the importance of early breast cancer diagnosis and to share information on key women’s health issues.
The participants were welcomed by Nino Nizharadze, Adjara’s Minister of Health and Social Protection, and Sofio Bakuridze, an expert on social programs. They discussed the importance of government support and raising awareness regarding women’s health.
Attendees heard stories from patients in recovery and received professional recommendations from the region’s leading oncologists.
Rusudan Shavishvili, Head of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health in Adjara, presented information on the free screening activities planned and currently underway in the region for “Pink October.”
The meeting was also attended by Nino Gugushvili, Head of the Adjara branch of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health; Natalia Zoidze, First Deputy Chair of the Batumi City Council; the Deputy Minister; and representatives from the municipalities.
The country operates a state cancer screening program that covers preventive screenings for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers. The program was mainly operated to promote the early detection of breast cancer.Â
The state also funds the treatment of malignant tumors, including surgical interventions, medication, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Around 2.43 million new cases of breast cancer are registered in the world every year. It is the most common oncological disease among women. In Georgia, breast cancer is the most common localization cancer among the cancers.
