Under the patronage of King Khalid University Rector, His Excellency Prof. Falleh R. M. Al-Solamy, the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, in cooperation with the Student Club of the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences in Abha, has organized an awareness event to help raise awareness of cancer and encourage prevention in the community.

Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Head, Dr. Majid Saad Al-Faie, explained that the event will be held on the 4^th of February, which is World Cancer Day. The event will include an accompanying exhibition in partnership with a number of health entities from both government and private industry.

In addition, the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences in collaboration with the Deanship of Community Service and Continuing Education will hold a public event at Al-Rashid mall on Saturday the 4^th of Jumādá Al-Ākhirah 1440. It is worth noting that the female colleges will also be holding the same event on the medical female campus on Tuesday the 30^thof Jumādá Al-Ūlá.​