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The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Warmer climate could be making cancer among women more common, study says
Global warming could be making cancer in women more common and deadly, according to a study conducted in the Middle East and North Africa. The region is predicted to reach three to four degrees Celsius of warming about three decades earlier than the rest of the world. Summers in Middle Eastern nations, such as the United Arab Emirates, are characterised by extremely high temperatures - sometimes touching 50 degrees Celsius -- while North Africa sees temperatures in the range of 40-50 degrees Celsius. Study analysis Analysing prevalence and deaths due to cancer with temperatures between 1998 and 2019, researchers, including those from The American University in Cairo, Egypt, found a "small, but statistically significant" rise in prevalence and death rates of breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers. For an increase in temperature by a degree Celsius, prevalence of the cancers was found to rise by 173-280 cases per one lakh people -- cases of ovarian cancer rose the most, and those of breast cancer the least. Death rates increased by 171-332 per one lakh people for each degree of temperature rise, with the biggest rise in ovarian cancer cases and the smallest in cervical cancer. Findings, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, suggest that an increased ambient temperature is probably a risk factor for breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers. "As temperatures rise, cancer mortality among women also rises -- particularly for ovarian and breast cancers," first author Wafa Abuelkheir Mataria of The American University in Cairo, said. "Although the increases per degree of temperature rise are modest, their cumulative public health impact is substantial," Mataria said. Studies have shown that conditions driven by climate change - rising temperatures, compromised food and water security, and poor air quality - increase the risk of disease and death worldwide. In the context of cancer, people are potentially exposed more to risk factors like environmental toxins and are less likely to receive a prompt diagnosis and treatment -- and women are especially physiologically vulnerable, the researchers said. The health risks are "compounded by inequalities that limit access to healthcare. Marginalised women face a multiplied risk because they are more exposed to environmental hazards and less able to access early screening and treatment services," co-author Sungsoo Chun, of The American University in Cairo, said. The researchers added that the higher number of cancer cases observed in the study could also reflect improvements in cancer screening. However, an improved screening would be expected to result in fewer deaths, as early-stage cancer is easier to treat, they said. But both death rates and prevalence rose, suggesting that the driving factor is exposure to risk factors, the team said. "Our analysis indicates a significant correlation between prolonged exposure to high ambient temperatures and all four cancer types studied. Notably, the prevalence of breast, ovarian, and cervical cancers is markedly influenced by temperature increases," the authors wrote.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Warmer climate could be making cancer among women more common, study says
New Delhi: Global warming could be making cancer in women more common and deadly, according to a study conducted in the Middle East and North Africa. The region is predicted to reach three to four degrees Celsius of warming about three decades earlier than the rest of the world. Summers in Middle Eastern nations, such as the United Arab Emirates, are characterised by extremely high temperatures - sometimes touching 50 degrees Celsius -- while North Africa sees temperatures in the range of 40-50 degrees Celsius. Analysing prevalence and deaths due to cancer with temperatures between 1998 and 2019, researchers, including those from The American University in Cairo, Egypt, found a "small, but statistically significant" rise in prevalence and death rates of breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers. For an increase in temperature by a degree Celsius, prevalence of the cancers was found to rise by 173-280 cases per one lakh people -- cases of ovarian cancer rose the most, and those of breast cancer the least. Death rates increased by 171-332 per one lakh people for each degree of temperature rise , with the biggest rise in ovarian cancer cases and the smallest in cervical cancer. Findings, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health , suggest that an increased ambient temperature is probably a risk factor for breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers. "As temperatures rise, cancer mortality among women also rises -- particularly for ovarian and breast cancers," first author Wafa Abuelkheir Mataria of The American University in Cairo, said. "Although the increases per degree of temperature rise are modest, their cumulative public health impact is substantial," Mataria said. Studies have shown that conditions driven by climate change - rising temperatures, compromised food and water security, and poor air quality - increase the risk of disease and death worldwide. In the context of cancer, people are potentially exposed more to risk factors like environmental toxins and are less likely to receive a prompt diagnosis and treatment -- and women are especially physiologically vulnerable, the researchers said. The health risks are "compounded by inequalities that limit access to healthcare. Marginalised women face a multiplied risk because they are more exposed to environmental hazards and less able to access early screening and treatment services," co-author Sungsoo Chun, of The American University in Cairo, said. The researchers added that the higher number of cancer cases observed in the study could also reflect improvements in cancer screening. However, an improved screening would be expected to result in fewer deaths, as early-stage cancer is easier to treat, they said. But both death rates and prevalence rose, suggesting that the driving factor is exposure to risk factors, the team said. "Our analysis indicates a significant correlation between prolonged exposure to high ambient temperatures and all four cancer types studied. Notably, the prevalence of breast, ovarian, and cervical cancers is markedly influenced by temperature increases," the authors wrote.
NDTV
27-05-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Global Warming Could Be Making Cancer In Women More Common And Deadly: Study
New Delhi: Global warming could be making cancer in women more common and deadly, according to a study conducted in the Middle East and North Africa. The region is predicted to reach three to four degrees Celsius of warming about three decades earlier than the rest of the world. Summers in Middle Eastern nations, such as the United Arab Emirates, are characterised by extremely high temperatures - sometimes touching 50 degrees Celsius -- while North Africa sees temperatures in the range of 40-50 degrees Celsius. Analysing prevalence and deaths due to cancer with temperatures between 1998 and 2019, researchers, including those from The American University in Cairo, Egypt, found a "small, but statistically significant" rise in prevalence and death rates of breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers. For an increase in temperature by a degree Celsius, prevalence of the cancers was found to rise by 173-280 cases per one lakh people -- cases of ovarian cancer rose the most, and those of breast cancer the least. Death rates increased by 171-332 per one lakh people for each degree of temperature rise, with the biggest rise in ovarian cancer cases and the smallest in cervical cancer. Findings, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, suggest that an increased ambient temperature is probably a risk factor for breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers. "As temperatures rise, cancer mortality among women also rises -- particularly for ovarian and breast cancers," first author Wafa Abuelkheir Mataria of The American University in Cairo, said. "Although the increases per degree of temperature rise are modest, their cumulative public health impact is substantial," Mataria said. Studies have shown that conditions driven by climate change - rising temperatures, compromised food and water security, and poor air quality - increase the risk of disease and death worldwide. In the context of cancer, people are potentially exposed more to risk factors like environmental toxins and are less likely to receive a prompt diagnosis and treatment -- and women are especially physiologically vulnerable, the researchers said. The health risks are "compounded by inequalities that limit access to healthcare. Marginalised women face a multiplied risk because they are more exposed to environmental hazards and less able to access early screening and treatment services," co-author Sungsoo Chun, of The American University in Cairo, said. The researchers added that the higher number of cancer cases observed in the study could also reflect improvements in cancer screening. However, an improved screening would be expected to result in fewer deaths, as early-stage cancer is easier to treat, they said. But both death rates and prevalence rose, suggesting that the driving factor is exposure to risk factors, the team said. "Our analysis indicates a significant correlation between prolonged exposure to high ambient temperatures and all four cancer types studied. Notably, the prevalence of breast, ovarian, and cervical cancers is markedly influenced by temperature increases," the authors wrote.
CairoScene
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
The Ultimate CairoScene Guide to AUC Tahrir CultureFest 2025
The second edition brings live concerts, literary panels, food tours, art workshops, and global performances to Downtown Cairo. After its debut on The American University in Cairo's Tahrir Campus last year, AUC Tahrir CultureFest is back for a second editionโbigger, bolder, and more diverse than ever. Running from Thursday, April 10th to Saturday, April 12th, this year's festival invites the city to explore a packed programme of cross-cultural performances, interactive workshops, musical acts, children's activities, and literary conversations. With everything from face painting and origami to architectural panels and international cuisine, AUC Tahrir CultureFest 2025 captures the pulse of Cairo's evolving cultural identityโpast, present, and future. Here's everything you can experience over the three-day festivalโฆ Bazaar Buzz ๐ Main Garden ๐ April 10thโ12th | 12 PM โ 10 PM Explore handcrafted accessories, upcycled fashion, and eco-conscious designs at this bustling market hosted by the Entrepreneurs Society. Book Fair ๐ Main Garden ๐ April 10thโ12th | 12 PM โ 10 PM Browse Arabic titles spanning fiction, politics, children's literature and more, courtesy of AUC Bookstores and AUC Press. Flavors of the World ๐ Outdoors ๐ April 10thโ12th | 12 PM โ 10 PM Grab a bite from Butcher's Burger, Gracias EG, Mandarine Koueidar, Pizza Station, and moreโoffering global street eats in a Downtown setting. Exhibition: 'Heels Over Head' ๐ Margo Veillon & Future Galleries ๐ April 10th | 6 PM โ 6:30 PM A bold senior art show featuring AUC's graduating visual artists as they navigate personal and collective identities through mixed media. A CaPop: From Cairo with Harmony ๐ Ewart Memorial Hall ๐ April 10th | 6:30 PM โ 7:30 PM A semi-a capella fusion of pop hits and cultural sounds by AUC's own vocal ensemble. Marwan Pablo ๐ Outdoor Stage ๐ April 10th | 8 PM โ 9 PM Marwan Pablo delivers 'El Moftah'โhis debut performance at AUC Tahrir and one of the festival's most anticipated live acts. Urban Sports: Nile Kayaking Adventure ๐ Tahrir Square Meeting Point ๐ April 11th | 8 AM Paddle into day two with a guided morning kayak ride along the Nile. Reflections on the Nile ๐ Historic Palace, Room 215 ๐ April 11th | 11 AM โ 12 PM A conversation on water sustainability and innovation, featuring Badr Kotb, Noureldin Amrousi, and Farah Ghonaim. Echoes of Cairo: Print Your Story ๐ Main Garden ๐ April 11thโ12th | 12 PM โ 5 PM Customise your own T-shirt using local motifs at this hands-on screen printing workshop. Armenian Room Alphabet Reveal ๐ Armenian Room ๐ April 11th (12 PM โ 8 PM) & April 12th (12 PM โ 7:30 PM) Witness 38 redesigned letters of the Armenian alphabet in one of Cairo's most storied architectural spaces. Yoga with the Indian Embassy ๐ Hill House 603 ๐ April 11th | 1 PM โ 2 PM Stretch, centre, and reset at a calming yoga session led by an Indian Embassy instructor. Cairo on a Plate: A Global City Food Tour ๐ Armenian Room ๐ April 11th (1 PM โ 4 PM) & April 12th (12 PM โ 3 PM) Qahrawya's roaming culinary tour returns with dishes from Sudan, Greece, Armenia, France, Italy, and beyond. A Celebration of Global Dance & Culture ๐ Ewart Memorial Hall ๐ April 11th | 2 PM โ 2:30 PM Cairo American College's varsity dance team performs a celebration of heritage through movement. Family Activities & Workshops ๐ Main Garden ๐ April 11thโ12th | 2 PM โ 6 PM Includes Painting on Ola Pots, Pottery Making, Face Portraits by Banan Khalil, Face Painting by Nadine, Chris & Maria, Canvas Painting with Nadine, and the Origami Workshop by Jimmy Gami. Stir, Stir, Slurpโฆ ๐ Main Garden ๐ April 11th | 2:30 PM โ 3:30 PM Storyteller Lamya Tawfik whips up tales and soup in an interactive reading session for kids. The Best of Both Worlds ๐ Ewart Memorial Hall ๐ April 11th | 5 PM โ 6 PM Follow a Cairo kiosk owner in a musical-theatrical performance about home, belonging, and change. Indian Dance Showcase + Workshop ๐ Outdoor Stage ๐ April 11th | 5 PM โ 6:30 PM Classical Kathak meets Bollywood glamour in this cultural showcase and interactive dance session. Cairobi: Music Beyond Borders ๐ Outdoor Stage ๐ April 11th | 8 PM โ 9 PM Kenya's Fadhilee Itulya joins Cairo-based Nadya Shanab for a genre-bending night of global grooves. Bilhana: A Food & Photography Talk ๐ Outdoor Stage ๐ April 12th | 12 PM โ 1 PM Yasmine Elgharably and Yehia El-Alaily discuss food storytelling through the lens of their book, 'Bilhana'. Nostalgic Notes of Cairo ๐ Outdoor Stage ๐ April 12th | 1:30 PM โ 2:30 PM A collaborative performance by students from CASA and ALIN celebrating Cairo through music and memory. Foreign Egyptians & Egyptian Foreigners ๐ Ewart Memorial Hall ๐ April 12th | 2 PM โ 3:30 PM Mahmoud El-Tamimi leads a multimedia presentation on Cairo's multicultural legacy and diasporic threads. International Dance Performance ๐ Outdoor Stage ๐ April 12th | 3 PM โ 4 PM AUC students showcase regional dance styles, from Egyptian folk to global movement traditions. Japanese Culture Workshops ๐ Main Garden ๐ April 12th | 4 PM โ 8 PM Includes Shodo & Yukata Calligraphy, Dress-Up, as well as the Rhythms of Japan Dance Performance (4 PM โ 4:30 PM). Children's Picture Books as Cultural Mirrors ๐ Howard Room ๐ April 12th | 4:30 PM โ 5:30 PM Dr. Yasmine Motawy explores how Egyptian children's literature reflects two decades of social and economic change. Salute to Gaza: A Choir of Hope and Resilience ๐ Outdoor Stage ๐ April 12th | 6 PM โ 7 PM Voices from the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music honour Gaza with choral storytelling and solidarity. Cairo's Architecture: A Cosmopolitan Canvas ๐ Oriental Hall ๐ April 12th | 6 PM โ 8 PM A discussion on how history, empire, and policy shaped Cairo's architectural characterโmoderated by Momen El-Husseiny. Egyptian Startups Going Global ๐ Oriental Hall ๐ April 12th | 6 PM โ 7 PM Entrepreneurs and investors explore what it takes to scale tech from Egypt to the world, moderated by Ayman Ismail. Cairo Steps: Mystic Melodies of East & West ๐ Ewart Memorial Hall ๐ April 12th | 8 PM โ 10 PM Sufi jazz, classical elegance, and Eastern spirituality collide in Cairo Steps' closing concert.
Sharjah 24
12-03-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Police Ramadan Majlis: A platform for innovation
Inspiring experiences Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer stated in exclusive remarks to Sharjah 24 that the session showcased inspiring experiences in the fields of institutional excellence and sustainability, presented through three main themes by a group of experts, aimed at highlighting pioneering models and enhancing knowledge exchange among relevant parties. Experience of the Sharjah Agriculture and Livestock Production EST (Ektifa) The Commander-in-Chief mentioned that the first theme focused on the experience of the Sharjah Agriculture and Livestock Production EST (Ektifa) ," presented by His Excellency Dr. Eng. Khalifa Al Tunaiji, Chairman of Department of Agriculture and Livestock (SDAL). He reviewed the "Iktafa" model as one of the pioneering initiatives in sustainable agricultural production, contributing to food security and enhancing environmental sustainability. The American University's role in talent development He also pointed out that the second theme highlighted The American University and its role in enhancing talent, where Professor Abdul Latif Al-Shamsi, Academic Advisor in Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi's office, provided a comprehensive overview of the importance of academic education in skill development and building future competencies. He emphasised that universities play a crucial role in preparing the next generations through advanced educational programs that align with labor market needs. The Big Heart Foundation and leadership in humanitarian work Major General Abdullah bin Amer added that the third theme addressed "The Big Heart Foundation and Leadership in Humanitarian Work," presented by Her Excellency Aliya Obaid Al-Masebee, Director of the Big Heart Foundation. She highlighted the foundation's contributions to humanitarian work both locally and internationally, affirming that sustainability in charitable work is a fundamental pillar for enhancing community development and providing support to those in need worldwide. An annual platform for thought leaders and innovators He confirmed that the Ramadan Excellence Majliss have become an annual platform gathering thought leaders and innovators to enhance integration between sectors and exchange experiences, supporting Sharjah's vision for sustainable development and institutional leadership. He noted that the session witnessed extensive interaction from attendees, while the Sharjah Police reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and sustainability through events that support innovation and knowledge-sharing across various fields.
