I Women Forum:
Be Informed, Intelligent and Inspiring

Singapore, 9 March 2006 – More than two hundred women received free HIV, Candida and Carotenoid Antioxidants screening tests at the I Women health forum on 11 March 2006. Held in conjunction with the International Women’s Day 2006, the event was organised by the Association of Women Doctors Singapore.

Targeting at women of all ages, the three-hour forum (from 2pm to 5pm) held at the Meritus Mandarin Hotel, aims to heighten the awareness of all women-related health issues so as to allow members of the public to be more well-informed and intelligent and thus, be an inspiration to those around them. Inherently, the association hopes to empower women by providing the participants of the forum with more health information so they can make wiser and healthier choices in their lifestyles and thus, improving their quality of lives. Members of AWDS also manage to showcase their profession and talents to the public.

Chairperson of the forum and Vice President of the Association, Dr Ann Tan said, “The forum was enriching and thought-provoking as our speakers were knowledgeable, experienced and well-known professionals in the medical field. The topics which emphasised on real-life health problems which trouble most women, drew the crowd to the forum. Cancer and genetics is a controversial and sensitive topic but there is a need to increase awareness and educate women about cancer because it will have a direct impact on these women and their children and will prevent a lot of unwanted pain and suffering if they are more aware of this lethal disease”.

According to statistics from the Singapore Cancer Registry, Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in Singapore and the 3 major cancers of the female genital tract, specifically, cervical, ovarian and uterine cancer are among the most commonly occurring female cancers.

Besides cancer and genetics, the event also presented interesting topics including “Women’s Moods, Men & Menses”, “Aesthetics of the Face & Body” and “Women Sports & Wellness”.

The Association will like to thank all members, speakers and all who have rendered their assistance and support one way or another.