Meet Our Symposium Chair
Fatimah S. Alhamlan
Founder and Vice Chair, Rofaida Women's Health Organization Consultant & Senior Scientist, Infectious Diseases Research, KFSH&RC
Welcome Message
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the first regional symposium dedicated exclusively to HPV-related cancers. This symposium reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to improving population health through HPV prevention, early detection, and multidisciplinary care. It also reflects Rofaida Women’s Health Organization’s commitment to advancing women’s health through advocacy, education, and supportive policies.
HPV causes six types of cancer affecting both women and men, requiring a multidisciplinary approach to prevention and care. The symposium therefore brings together gynecologists, oncologists, otolaryngologists, dermatologists, pathologists, laboratory specialists, public health professionals, researchers, and patient advocates to share the latest scientific and clinical updates, highlight local data, bring the patient voice into the discussion, and shape the roadmap for HPV prevention and care.
I look forward to welcoming you and to a meaningful and engaging symposium.
Target Audience
Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Oncologists and Surgeons
ENT Specialists and Dentists
Dermatologists
Family Medicine and Primary Care Physicians
Public Health and Policy Leaders
Researchers and Healthcare Professionals
Patient Advocacy Organizations
Meet The Scientific Committee
Fatimah S. Alhamlan
Founder and Vice Chair, Rofaida Women's Health Organization, Consultant & Senior Scientist, Infectious Diseases Research, KFSH&RC
Wael A. Althaqafi
General Directorate of Health Programs & Chronic Diseases Department, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ala'eddin Jebreel
Consultant Surgeon ORL-HNS, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed A. Shaheen
Preventive Medicine and Public Health Consultant
Meet The Organizing Committee
Fatimah Alrefaei
Chief Executive Officer, Rofaida Women's Health Organization
Asma Almufadda
Projects Officer, Rofaida Women's Health Organization
Symposium Speakers
Abrar Alasmari
Deputyship of Population Health, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Wael A. Althaqafi
General Directorate of Health Programs & Chronic Diseases Department, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Asmaa Alzahrani
Preventive Medicine Consultant, Program Lead; Childhood Immunization Coverage at Public Health Authority, Riyadh, KSA
Ahmed Kasem
Senior Marketing Manager for Middle East, Africa, Central and Eastern Europe at Hologic & General Manager for Regional Head Quarter of Hologic MENA in Saudi Arabia
Ala'eddin Jebreel
Consultant Surgeon ORL-HNS, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Majed Pharaon
Consultant, Head & Neck Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Abdulaziz Alhazmi
Director of Medical & Scientific Affairs, Middle East and Saudi Arabia, Cepheid
Majed Alrumayyan
Consultant Urologist, Uro-Oncology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Samar Alhomoud
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ismail A. Albadawi
Consultant Gynecologic Oncologist, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Sarah F. Alsukait
Assistant Professor of Dermatology, King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Consultant Dermatologist; Program Director, Advanced Medical Dermatology Fellowship, KSU.
Samira M. Al-Juhani
Medical Consultant & Director of Microbiology and Virology, Laboratory King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Lamia Alibrahim
Consultant Family Physician | Public Health, Healthcare Quality & Governance Specialist, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ibtihal Fadhil
Founding Chair, Eastern Mediterranean NCD Alliance & Chair, MENA Coalition for HPV Elimination, Eastern Mediterranean NCD Alliance
Symposium Chairpersons
Aljawharah Alosaimi
Director, Women's Health Fellowship Program, and Antenata Care Unit, Department of Family Medicine, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Meshari Alabdullatif
Microbiology and Immunology Consultant University of Ottawa, Canada.
Eyad F. Al-Saeed
Consultant, Radiation Oncology, University Cancer Center, KSUMC, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, Consultant, RAD Care Center, Consultant, Onco Clinic Center.
Khalid AL-Qahtani
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Consultant Head & Neck Surgeon, College of Medicine & King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Khalid Akkor
Associate Professor & Consultant, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology, King Saud University & Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Women's Health Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ahmed Alayoubi
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Al Yamama Hospital, Riyadh Second Health Cluster, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
About Rofaida
Rofaida is a Riyadh based non-for-profit organization established in 2016 to promote women’s health and well-being with a focus on sexual and reproductive health.
We design user-centered and impact-driven programs with measurable outcomes.
We strive to develop programs using accessible Arabic content and innovative delivery methods to engage our target audience.
Our vision is for women to have the knowledge, skills, and supportive policies that enable them to make sound health decisions.