{
  "id": 11841118,
  "title": "Najran University launches national oral health screening campaign",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/najran-university-launches-national-oral-health-screening-campaign",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-04T03:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/lifestyle/22by9lh6t"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Najran University has launched a nationwide campaign called Wiqaya to detect oral diseases early, with the goal of raising health awareness and promoting preventive habits. The initiative, organized by the Saudi Society of Oral Medicine, aims to instill prevention as a key aspect of quality of life. Participants have the opportunity to receive free clinical screenings and expert consultations, with a specific focus on identifying oral mucosal lesions and oral cancers at their earliest stages. Early detection of these issues greatly enhances the likelihood of complete recovery and prevents patients from enduring the extensive and expensive medical and psychological hardships associated with advanced disease.\n\nThe campaign also involves extensive awareness programs, designed to help citizens and residents recognize risk factors, understand the significance of regular self-examination, and minimize detrimental practices that impact oral and dental health. Najran University emphasizes that this national effort aligns with the goals of the health sector's transformation, which prioritizes preventive care as the foundation for cultivating a healthy and vibrant society. Additionally, the campaign has educational benefits, as it enhances the skills of medical interns and students at the university by engaging them in practical fieldwork to contribute to their local community's well-being.",
  "summary": "Najran University has launched the 'Wiqaya' campaign for early detection of oral diseases, aiming to boost health awareness and preventive culture.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}